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Lessons from 20 years of investing

It is a marathon, not a sprint – each smart decision becomes part of the foundation for something greater

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    • Investment performance shouldn't be measured in weeks or months. A five-year period is often long enough to smooth out short-term noise caused by economy cycles or shifting investor sentiment.
    • Investment performance shouldn't be measured in weeks or months. A five-year period is often long enough to smooth out short-term noise caused by economy cycles or shifting investor sentiment. PHOTO: PIXABAY

    Royston Yang

    Published Tue, Aug 26, 2025 · 06:31 PM

    [SINGAPORE] By the end of this year, I would have been investing in the stock market for 21 years – and the journey is still going strong.

    It’s been an incredible ride, filled with both highs and lows. Along the way, I’ve learned not only about investing, but also a great deal about myself.

    Investing, after all, is a marathon, not a sprint. The moment you put your first dollar into the market, you begin a long-term journey of learning, growth, and wealth-building.

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