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BT Money Hacks: Investing during a recession can be rewarding (Ep 152)

    • Find out what rewards are in store as you invest during a recession from Francis Tan of UOB.
    • Find out what rewards are in store as you invest during a recession from Francis Tan of UOB. PHOTO: UOB
    Published Mon, Oct 2, 2023 · 05:00 AM

    Is investing during a recession a good idea? Can it be rewarding? How do we fight natural instincts to become more conservative because the best investments may not be what we expect?

    Howie Lim gets insights from Francis Tan, investment strategist at UOB Private Bank’s chief investment office.

    Synopsis: Every first, third and fifth Monday of the month, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips.

    Highlights of the conversation:

    01:02 Market developments to watch

    03:36 What approach to take in uncertainty

    05:10 The balance between risk and returns

    06:58 Assets and products to consider

    08:38 Passive or active investing?

    11:10 Discretionary investing

    13:33 Markets are always uncertain, what to do? 

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    UOB’s Risk-First Approach

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    Rethink Your Wealth, UOB’s personal finance series

    Written and hosted by: Howie Lim (howielim@sph.com.sg)

    With Francis Tan, investment strategist at UOB Private Bank’s chief investment office.

    Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro

    Recording engineer: Joann Chai Pei Chieh

    Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media

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