FOMO—the Fear of Missing Out—has permeated human behavior long before the term entered popular lexicon. It taps into a universal desire: to seize opportunities, avoid regret, and partake in collective excitement.
History offers no shortage of examples of its pull, even among the most disciplined and brilliant minds. Isaac Newton, one of history’s greatest scientists, succumbed to this primal urge during the infamous South Sea Bubble. His experience serves as a cautionary tale about the risks of letting emotions guide investment decisions.
This post originally appeared at Investors Alley.