Retail Investor Mistake Simulator

by 100X Solutions

What if you made the most common investing mistake?

See how it would have played out — historically. Learn the lesson without paying the tuition.

💡 Reality Check

Select parameters and run the simulation to see the impact.

Mistake Strategy

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Buy & Hold (Control)

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Why Investors Repeat Mistakes

Psychology drives markets. The "Fear of Missing Out" (FOMO) compels investors to buy when prices are high, while loss aversion causes panic selling when markets dip. This simulator uses historical data to show the mathematical cost of emotional decisions.

What History Teaches

Time in the market beats timing the market. While "Buy and Hold" feels boring, it historically outperforms strategies that react to short-term volatility.

Disclaimer: This tool is for educational purposes only. Past performance does not predict future results. Not financial advice.