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EPISODE · Jul 2, 2025 · 22 MIN

Bruce Chats Catchphrases Replace Common Sense

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In today’s financial landscape, it’s easy for investors to get caught up in popular catchphrases like “They're not making any more land” or “Buy the dip”. Bruce Jenks, our Financial Adviser from our Hastings office, warns that when these phrases replace critical thinking, investors may make decisions based on hype instead of fundamental market truths. Catchphrases can be appealing, but they often oversimplify complex decisions and overlook individual circumstances. Successful investing requires discipline that goes beyond catchy phrases. Check out the article by our CEO, Nick Stewart, that was published in Hawke’s Bay Today and NZ Herald Online: When Catchphrases Replace Common Sense: The Dangerous Allure of Investment Folklore ⏰ Important time-stamps (1:53) Introduction (3:26) Catchphrase: "Don't put all your eggs in one basket" (4:15) Diversification explained (6:00) Marketing & promotion of investments (7:51) Investing in bricks and mortar (8:41) Catchphrase: "They're not making any more land" (9:37) Catchphrase: "Time in the market beats timing the market" (10:57) Why you should talk to your financial adviser instead of reacting to headlines (15:16) Financial advice isn’t one-size-fits-all (16:22) Catchphrase: "Buy the dip" (18:07) Role of Stewart Group (19:49) Does Stewart Group take a long-term view in financial planning? (20:38) What it means to be fiduciary advisers at Stewart Group The Adviser talk is also available on Spotify and Apple Podcast. Bruce Jenks (AIF, J.P.) is a Financial Adviser at Stewart Group and the Director of Stewart Group Trustee Companies, a Hawke's Bay and Wellington-based CEFEX-certified financial planning and advisory firm. Stewart Group provides personal fiduciary services, Wealth Management, Risk Insurance & KiwiSaver solutions. The information provided, or any opinions expressed in this article, are of a general nature only and should not be construed or relied on as a recommendation to invest in a financial product or class of financial products. You should seek financial advice specific to your circumstances from an Authorised Financial Adviser before making any financial decisions. A disclosure statement can be obtained free of charge by calling 0800 878 961 or visit our website, www.stewartgroup.co.nz Canny View Podcast is available on all major streaming platforms, including Spotify and Apple Music. The information provided, or any opinions expressed in this show, are of a general nature only and should not be construed or relied on as a recommendation to invest in a financial product or class of financial products. You should seek financial advice specific to your circumstances from an Authorised Financial Adviser before making any financial decisions. A disclosure statement can be obtained free of charge by calling 0800 878 961 or visiting our website, www.stewartgroup.co.nz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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