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EPISODE · May 8, 2025 · 13 MIN

Ep 17 | Investing for the Risk-Averse

from El podcast de Erika Martinez Bastida · host Erika Martinez Bastida

If you’ve ever thought, “I’m too risk-averse to invest,” this one’s for you. In this episode of The F. Word, Priya Malani breaks down one of the biggest myths in personal finance: that investing is inherently risky. Spoiler: it’s only risky if you’re doing it wrong. Priya explains the difference between investing and gambling, why long-term investing is actually perfect for the risk-averse, and how even Wall Street’s so-called experts get it wrong most of the time. With stories, stats, and a Warren Buffet mic drop, this episode makes the case that boring investing is the most powerful kind.Tune Into This Episode to Hear:Why “investing is risky” is one of the most misunderstood ideas in financeThe difference between gambling and true long-term investingWhat a Fidelity study and a Warren Buffet bet reveal about the best investment strategyHow to know when to save versus when to invest—based on your actual timelineFollow Priya Malani:LinkedIn | Instagram | Youtube | Stash WealthTHE STUFF OUR LAWYERS WANT US TO SAY: Stash Wealth is a Registered Investment Advisor. Content presented is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended to make an offer or solicitation for any specific securities product, service, or strategy. Consult with a qualified investment adviser (that's us) before implementing any strategy. Investing involves risk, including the loss of principal. Past performance does not guarantee future results. There…we said it.

If you’ve ever thought, “I’m too risk-averse to invest,” this one’s for you. In this episode of The F. Word, Priya Malani breaks down one of the biggest myths in personal finance: that investing is inherently risky. Spoiler: it’s only risky if you’re doing it wrong. Priya explains the difference between investing and gambling, why long-term investing is actually perfect for the risk-averse, and how even Wall Street’s so-called experts get it wrong most of the time. With stories, stats, and a Warren Buffet mic drop, this episode makes the case that boring investing is the most powerful kind.Tune Into This Episode to Hear:Why “investing is risky” is one of the most misunderstood ideas in financeThe difference between gambling and true long-term investingWhat a Fidelity study and a Warren Buffet bet reveal about the best investment strategyHow to know when to save versus when to invest—based on your actual timelineFollow Priya Malani:LinkedIn | Instagram | Youtube | Stash WealthTHE STUFF OUR LAWYERS WANT US TO SAY: Stash Wealth is a Registered Investment Advisor. Content presented is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended to make an offer or solicitation for any specific securities product, service, or strategy. Consult with a qualified investment adviser (that's us) before implementing any strategy. Investing involves risk, including the loss of principal. Past performance does not guarantee future results. There…we said it.

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