Halloween horrors: the 5 portfolio nightmares that haunt investors

Halloween Horrors: The 5 Portfolio Nightmares That Haunt Investors

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From FOMO to fear itself, these are the unseen threats eroding long-term wealth. Halloween evokes images of ghosts, ghouls, and eerie noises in the dark. For investors, however, the true dangers are not lurking in graveyards or foggy woods but within your own portfolio.

Rather than stalking through dark alleys, these terrors hide in red financial charts, urgent news alerts, and the persistent whisper,

“This time is different.”
The lesson from horror films is clear: the greatest risk often comes from within.

Author’s summary: True investment risks often arise internally, masked by fear and emotions, quietly threatening long-term financial stability.

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Saxo Saxo — 2025-11-01