Gold and scarcity assets

Cash vs. investment strategies

The barbell approach

How to DIY the barbell approach

Markets are volatile, but smart strategies can deliver stable returns. What if you could balance explosive growth with steady income—all while protecting against inflation? DBS chief investment officer Hou Wey Fook reveals the "barbell approach" that's delivered 8.6 per cent annual returns through major downturns. From AI winners to gold's scarcity play, discover investment themes carrying portfolios through uncertainty. Real strategies, proven results, actionable insights.

Synopsis: Learn to protect and grow your wealth in this monthly Business Times podcast series for affluent individuals, hosted by BT wealth editor Genevieve Cua.

Highlights of the podcast:

04:08 Gold and scarcity assets

07:41 Cash vs. investment strategies

12:49 The barbell approach

14:31 How to DIY the barbell approach

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Written and hosted by: Genevieve Cua (gen@sph.com.sg)

With Hou Wey Fook, chief investment officer, DBS

Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro

Produced by: Genevieve Cua, Howie Lim & Chai Pei Chieh

A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media

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Markets are volatile, but smart strategies can deliver stable returns. What if you could balance explosive growth with steady income&mdash;all while protecting against inflation? DBS chief investment officer Hou Wey Fook reveals the "barbell approach" that's delivered 8.6 per cent annual returns through major downturns. From AI winners to gold's scarcity play, discover investment themes carrying portfolios through uncertainty. Real strategies, proven results, actionable insights.
Synopsis: Learn to protect and grow your wealth in this monthly Business Times podcast series for affluent individuals, hosted by BT wealth editor Genevieve Cua.
Highlights of the podcast:
04:08 Gold and scarcity assets
07:41 Cash vs. investment strategies
12:49 The barbell approach
14:31 How to DIY the barbell approach
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Send your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to <a href="mailto:btpodcasts@sph.com.sg">btpodcasts@sph.com.sg</a>.&nbsp;
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Written and hosted by: Genevieve Cua (gen@sph.com.sg)
With Hou Wey Fook, chief investment officer, DBS
Edited by: Howie Lim &amp; Claressa Monteiro
Produced by: Genevieve Cua, Howie Lim &amp; Chai Pei Chieh
A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media
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Available on all your favourite audio content apps and at www.businesstimes.com.sg/podcasts
Produced by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media.