This video is part of our "Motley Fool Conversations" series, in which analyst Rex Moore discusses topics across the investing world.

Over the next several days, Rex and analyst Buck Hartzell will take a look at the psychology of investing. It's a fascinating subject, and understanding it can mean hundreds of thousands of dollars to you as an investor.

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