S1E152: Investing during recession can be rewarding: BT Money Hacks (Ep 152)

Is investing during a recession a good idea? Can it be rewarding? How do we fight natural instincts to become more conservative because the best investments may not be what we expect? Howie Lim gets insights from Francis Tan, investment strategist at UOB Private Bank’s chief investment office. Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips. Highlights of the conversation: 01:02 Market developments to watch 03:36 What approach to take in uncertainty 05:10 The balance between risk and returns 06:58 Assets and products to consider 08:38 Passive or active investing? 11:10 Discretionary investing 13:33 Markets are always uncertain, what to do?  More about: UOB’s Risk-First Approach https://str.sg/iwaU UOB SimpleInvest https://str.sg/iwaw Rethink Your Wealth, UOB’s personal finance series https://str.sg/iwai Written and hosted by: Howie Lim ([email protected]) With Francis Tan, investment strategist at UOB Private Bank’s chief investment office. Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro Recording engineer: Joann Chai Pei Chieh Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media — Follow BT Money Hacks podcasts every first and third Monday of the month, and rate us on: Channel: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/oeXe  Spotify: bt.sg/oeGN  Google podcasts: bt.sg/oeGP  Website: bt.sg/moneyhacks Feedback to: [email protected] Do note: This podcast is meant to provide general information only. SPH Media accepts no liability for loss arising from any reliance on the podcast or use of third party’s products and services. Please consult professional advisors for independent advice.  --- Discover more BT podcast series: BT Mark To Market Podcast at: bt.sg/btmark2mkt  WealthBT at: bt.sg/btwealthbt PropertyBT at: bt.sg/btpropertybt BT Market Focus at: bt.sg/btmktfocus BT Podcasts at: bt.sg/pcOM BT Branded Podcasts at: bt.sg/brpod BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.