Key Investing Lessons by Nick Coles from Datatruck

Introduction

Nick Coles from Datatruck announces a new video channel to share insights.
Videos aim to provide context on how he and Jessica view the market and current issues.
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Simple yet often ignored principle: never sell at a new high or buy at a new low.
Learned this working for Steve Cohen; crucial in understanding market behavior.
Importance: Price momentum is a critical factor in capital markets, especially in growth stocks.
Example: NASDAQ 100 (big tech stocks) making new 52-week highs.
Actionable Tip: Wait for prices to stabilize before shorting or lightening up a stock on a new high.

Idea from behavioral finance, first to win a Nobel Prize (Daniel Kahneman and Amos Tversky).
Core Concept: Losses hurt us psychologically about twice as much as equivalent-sized gains.
Illustration: Coin toss game – people prefer a sure $100 rather than a 50/50 chance to win $300.
Application: Investors need a two-to-one payoff ratio for stock picks to compensate for loss aversion.
Investor Tip: Ensure your investment ideas have greater potential gains than potential losses to maintain conviction.

Markets are never wrong but also always wrong due to price changes.
Concept: No reliable way to determine which stocks are incorrectly priced.
Implication: High conviction ideas are pivotal, supported by thorough research and unique insights.
Example: S&P 500 has outperformed other global indices, showing U.S. companies are better capital allocators.
Action: Overweight U.S. stocks, ensuring overseas investments are in highly competent companies.
Summary: Understand what the market is indicating and find your investment edge.

Respect price momentum: wait for pullbacks before countering trends.
Understand prospect theory: losses weigh heavier than gains, manage emotionally and strategically.
Efficient markets: U.S. companies are stronger, focus on those with strong capital allocation.
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