How bad are the tariffs?

Dealing with higher volatility

Lessons from the bond market

Is US exceptionalism dead?

Sell America, some said. Don’t buy the dip, others said. 

Thanks to US President Donald Trump’s tariff policies, investment advice have popped up left and right in the media.

But don’t panic just yet, according to Dr Wei Dai, head of research and vice president at Dimensional Fund Advisors.

In this episode, host Genevieve Cua sits down with Dr Dai to explain why you should avoid making knee-jerk reactions based on news and focus on long-term investment strategies instead.

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:

01:23 How bad are the tariffs?

04:27 Dealing with higher volatility

08:28 Lessons from the bond market

11:47 Is US exceptionalism dead?

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Sell America, some said. Don&rsquo;t buy the dip, others said.&nbsp;
Thanks to US President Donald Trump&rsquo;s tariff policies, investment advice have popped up left and right in the media.
But don&rsquo;t panic just yet, according to Dr Wei Dai, head of research and vice president at Dimensional Fund Advisors.
In this episode, host Genevieve Cua sits down with Dr Dai to explain why you should avoid making knee-jerk reactions based on news and focus on long-term investment strategies instead.
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:
01:23 How bad are the tariffs?
04:27 Dealing with higher volatility
08:28 Lessons from the bond market
11:47 Is US exceptionalism dead?
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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 Dr Wei Dai, head of research and vice president, Dimensional Fund Advisors
Edited by: Emily Liu &amp; Claressa Monteiro
Produced by: Genevieve Cua, Emily Liu &amp; Chai Pei Chieh
A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media
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