How the stock market can trip you up

WARREN Buffett often says that the stock market is here to serve you, and not instruct you. That’s great advice.

Yet, it’s rare to find an investor who will confess to being led by the nose in the stock market. No one wants to admit that they can be swayed by the day-to-day movements of share prices.

Instead, you’re more likely to find investors who believe the market is serving them, and not instructing them.