Investors’ 10 most common mistakes

In Barry Ritholtz's most recent Washington Post column he addresses what he sees as Investors’ 10 most common mistakes.  


Full article here, top 10 mistakes per Ritholtz listed below.


1. High Fees Are A Drag on Returns
2. Reaching for Yield
3. You (and your Behavior) Are Your Own Worst Enemy
4. Asset Allocation Matters More than Stock Picking
5. Passive vs Active Management
6. Mutual Fund vs ETFs
7. Not Understanding the Long Cycle
8. Cognitive Errors
9. Confusing Past Performance With Future Potential
10. When Paying Fees, Get What You Pay For