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Regret Theory

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Theory that fear of regret can motivate investment decisions. according to this theory, some individuals may avoid making an investment because they fear they will regret their decision if the value of their investment declines. Other individuals may make an investment because they fear they will regret missing an opportunity if the value of the investment increases.

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