Fascinating Findings

“Understanding Compounding”

by Alexander Smith (WPI)

I use survey data to examine the extent to which people underestimate investment portfolio growth through compounded returns.

“Recognizing the Potential for Losses When Investing“

by Aedan Bingham (WPI Student) and Alexander Smith (WPI Faculty)

We study the accuracy of people’s assessments of the frequency and severity of stock market losses (S&P 500).