Just started investing? Here are 4 truths to live by

AS WE step into 2025 and embrace the Year of the Snake, many of you may be gearing up to make your first move in the stock market.

Maybe you’ve received a generous bonus or saved up a nice chunk of money, ready to invest in stocks and start growing your wealth. The good news is you’ve taken the most important step in what could be a rewarding financial journey. Investing in shares is one of the most powerful ways to build wealth and create a source of passive income.

I made my first investment nearly 20 years ago, purchasing shares in the initial public offering of Suntec Reit. Looking back, I’ve learned a lot – and I want to share four key lessons that I wish I had known when I first started.