overconfidence
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When the market mob is too greedy, or too afraid—and that is the essence of a huge move, up or down—options-centric investors look to buy on fear and sell on overconfidence.
From Barron's ● Feb. 11, 2026
The report concluded: "There were deviations from policy and practice, overconfidence in the ability to recruit at scale and lack of resources in vetting increased risk."
From BBC ● Jan. 7, 2026
The episode taught him to take profits and avoid overconfidence.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2025
With Ramsey standing at just over 5 feet tall, Ellie uses her size as an asset — combining nimbleness and reckless overconfidence to subdue much larger foes, people and infected alike.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 13, 2025
Grandand Rice, the preeminent sports- writer in the country, accused him of gross overconfidence.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
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