A SMART LOOK AT INVESTING

Journalling: Secret weapon of successful investors

A journal will help you monitor if your investment process is working, and provide insight on the areas to address 

    • Keeping a journal is an important tool in an investor's arsenal.
    • Keeping a journal is an important tool in an investor's arsenal. PHOTO: PIXABAY
    Published Tue, Aug 15, 2023 · 05:57 PM

    YOU can’t learn how to invest by just reading a book. But you can get started with a pen and paper.

    Journalling is one of the most underrated ways of becoming a successful investor. Documenting your investment moves sounds simple but it is far more important than you think.

    As humans, we tend to misremember our past experiences, especially when it involves major events. On this note, the past three years have been full of challenging episodes that can distort our memories and directly impact the lessons we learn.