Why Investing in Hopes of a Single Outcome Can Be a Huge Mistake

When picking stocks to invest in, it can be easy to gravitate toward a particular narrative. But if that positive narrative hinges on a singular binary outcome (a certain event happens, or it doesn't happen), it can lead in disastrous mistakes. In this Motley Fool Live segment from "The 5" recorded on Oct. 1, Fool.com contributors Jason Hall and Jon Quast discuss the issue with trading a stock based on a binary outcome.

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