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Why Following the Crowd Could Be Dangerous for Investors

Economic Update | Feb 05, 2026

Hosted by Andrew Toccaceli, RICP®, MRFC® and Coley Neel, CFA® | W.A. Smith Financial Group

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Why Following the Crowd Could Be Dangerous for Investors

When markets get loud, do you follow the crowd—or do you have a plan you trust? On this week’s Ascend360™ Insider, Bill Smith, RICP®, MRFC®, CEO and Founder of W.A. Smith Financial Group, explains how herd mentality shows up in investing and why it often leads people to buy high, sell low, and regret it later. Learn how long-term planning, independent thinking, and discipline can help protect your strategy when emotions run high.
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Why Following the Crowd Could Be Dangerous for Investors

Published on Feb 05, 2026

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