Overconfidence bias is a prevalent cognitive bias that influences investment decision making, leading to suboptimal financial outcomes. This study aims to unveil the extent and characteristics of research on overconfidence bias in investment decision making through a bibliometric analysis. A systematic review of academic literature was conducted, and relevant articles were retrieved from various scholarly databases. The bibliometric analysis involved examining publication trends, authorship patterns, citation networks, and thematic clusters of research on overconfidence bias in investment decision making. The analysis provides insights into the growth of research in this area, identifies influential authors and articles, and highlights the key themes and subtopics explored. The findings contribute to a better understanding of the existing knowledge landscape on overconfidence bias in investment decision making, informing future research directions and facilitating evidence-based interventions to mitigate the negative impact of overconfidence bias.

Overconfidence bias, Investment decision making, Cognitive biases

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