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Jul 7, 2026 12 min

Episode 83: The five investing traps to avoid

from Bridge Talks Business with Milford Hosted by Milford

What should first-time investors steer clear of? In this episode of Bridge talks Business, Milford Wealth Management Adviser Jess Travers goes back to investing basics to highlight five common pitfalls that can undermine long-term success: waiting for the “perfect” moment, following hype, overlooking diversification, reacting emotionally and chasing quick returns. She also explains how investors can take a more disciplined approach. This podcast is intended to provide general information only. It does not take into account your investment needs or personal circumstances. It is not intended to be viewed as investment or financial advice. Should you require financial advice you should always speak to a Financial Adviser. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. Milford is an active fund manager with views and portfolio positions subject to change. Milford Funds Limited is the issuer of the Milford KiwiSaver Plan and the Milford Investment Funds. Please read the relevant Milford Product Disclosure Statement at milfordasset.com. Before investing, you may wish to seek financial advice. The disclosure statements of all Milford Financial Advisers contain more information and are available for free on request. For more information and to see our Financial Advice Provider Disclosure statement, please visit milfordasset.com/getting-advice

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