Crowd family
The Influencer
You thrive on connection and shared ideas, and rarely find opportunities in isolation.
Core biasesHerd mentality · Recency
Anti-biasesConfirmation · Ambiguity aversion
In depth
The Influencer thrives on connection, collaboration, and shared ideas. They rarely discover investment opportunities in isolation; instead, they are inspired by conversations, financial media, online communities, and the enthusiasm of other investors. They believe collective attention often points toward genuine opportunity, making them naturally drawn to companies and sectors generating excitement.
Outside investing, The Influencer is charismatic, outgoing, and highly social. They enjoy networking, sharing ideas, and staying informed about what is happening around them. Friends might often see them as optimistic, approachable, and enthusiastic.
Typical bias signature
Herd mentality
Core
Recency
Core
Loss aversion
Overconfidence
Anchoring
Ambiguity aversion
Anti-bias
Confirmation
Anti-bias
StrengthsEarly awareness. Wide network. Openness to new evidence.
Blind spotsMistaking collective attention for genuine opportunity.
Nearby types
Closest typeThe Trendsetter
Furthest typeThe Scholar
Investor who scored similarlyBill AckmanIllustrative only, assigned from public statements.
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