Myopic loss aversion helps explain why many people hesitate to invest in stocks despite positive long-run returns. Which of the following are correct?

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People who check their portfolios very frequently are exposed to many short-term losses, which trigger loss aversion and make stock investing feel painful.

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Stocks lose money on average in the long run, so avoiding them is rational.

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Evaluating the portfolio less frequently (e.g., annually instead of daily) makes stock investing feel more pleasant because at longer horizons positive returns dominate.

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Losses hurt psychologically more than equivalent gains feel good (loss aversion).

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