Emotion family
The Archivist
You form deep attachments, to investments and to the decisions behind them.
Core biasesLoss aversion · Anchoring
Anti-biasesOverconfidence · Herd mentality
In depth
The Archivist develops deep attachments—not only to investments, but also to the decisions behind them. They are patient by nature, but that patience can become emotional attachment.
In everyday life, The Archivist values loyalty and commitment. They dislike wasting resources and might often keep possessions, relationships, and routines longer than others. They may also notice their reluctance to let go of things that have clearly run their course.
As investors, The Archivist holds positions for years and rarely trades. They often know the companies they own extremely well and genuinely believe in their long-term potential.
Typical bias signature
Loss aversion
Core
Anchoring
Core
Confirmation
Ambiguity aversion
Recency
Herd mentality
Anti-bias
Overconfidence
Anti-bias
StrengthsPatience. Genuine knowledge of what you own. Very low turnover.
Blind spotsPatience turning into attachment, holding what has clearly run its course.
Nearby types
Closest typeThe Guardian
Furthest typeThe Trendsetter
Investor who scored similarlyWarren BuffettIllustrative only, assigned from public statements.
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