Investing with soul - where profits meet purpose
Is there a way to incorporate our values into our wealth growing journey? Howie Lim finds out.
From TikTok tips to ESG buzzwords, younger investors are betting big on values-driven themes. Nearly 70 per cent now commit more than a fifth of their portfolios to such plays. But here’s the catch: Warren Buffett didn’t become Buffett by following hashtags — he stayed patient, disciplined, and focused on fundamentals.
In this week’s episode of Money Hacks, a podcast from The Business Times hosted by Howie Lim, the focus is on how to balance investing with your values, without letting hype or FOMO derail long-term goals. Howie is joined by Patrick Hong, managing partner at Bill Morrisons Capital, and Steward Thum, financial services associate director at Phillip Securities.
Why listen?
Because “values” don’t always equal value
ESG and thematic investing can make sense, but only if the companies behind them are solid, profitable and built to last.
Because patience still pays
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As Buffett himself shows, chasing hype rarely beats buying well and holding long.
Because FOMO is expensive
The temptation to pile into the next AI stock or “green” crypto is real but behavioural traps can undo even the savviest investor.
The episode tackles practical strategies to balance personal values with disciplined portfolio construction, how to manage behavioural biases, and why diversification is still the only “free lunch” in investing.
Money Hacks is the flagship personal finance podcast from The Business Times. Listen to past episodes on timing markets, gold and property at bt.sg/podcasts. Got feedback or ideas for the show? Drop the team a note at btpodcasts@sph.com.sg.
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Written and hosted by: Howie Lim (howielim@sph.com.sg)
With Patrick Hong, managing partner, Bill Morrisons Capital; and Steward Thum, financial services associate director, Phillip Securities
Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro
Produced by: Howie Lim & Chai Pei Chieh
A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media
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Money Hacks is a crisp, weekly podcast hosted by Howie Lim. Every Monday, it unpacks personal finance strategies and investing insights through conversations with expert guests. Whether it’s navigating employee perks, finding resilient sectors, or exploring value-based investing, listeners get actionable financial wisdom without the waffle.
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