Asian economic strategy vs. countries in the West

Concrete steps retail investors can take to act on this outlook

Wait for the market to cool or avoid timing the market and risk missing out on a recovery year?

3 key investment considerations for retail investors in Covid-19 era

Beware of false diversification

BT Money Hacks Ep 89: Key investment themes to act on in 2021

10:36 min

Synopsis: Updated fortnightly on Mondays, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips.

This week's episode looks at investment themes retail investors can act on in 2021 and beyond. It is brought to you by Fidelity International: https://www.fidelity.com.sg/

BT's digital editor Chris Lim hosts Paras Anand, Fidelity’s Asia-Pacific chief investment officer, who explains the following:

1. Differences in Asian economic strategy when compared with countries in the West (1:00)

2. What concrete steps can retail investors take to act on this outlook? (1:51)

3. With relatively low yields, and arguably overpriced equities especially in the US, should retail investors wait for the market to cool or avoid timing the market and risk missing out on a recovery year? (5:23) 

4. What are three key investment considerations for retail investors in this 'new normal' Covid-19 era? (7:30)

5. Beware of false diversification (8:59)

Find out more about:

Fidelity International: https://www.fidelity.com.sg/beginners/learn-about-investing

Fidelity's Global Market Outlook 2021: https://www.fidelity.com.sg/news-and-insights/outlook

Fidelity's Learn About Investing: https://www.fidelity.com.sg/beginners/learn-about-investing

Listen to Ep 91 - Investing in China's market - the case for retail investors: https://omny.fm/shows/money-hacks-1/investing-in-chinas-market-the-case-for-retail-inv

Ep 92 - Asia's ESG investing outlook in 2021 and beyond: https://omny.fm/shows/money-hacks-1/trends-for-asias-esg-investing-outlook-in-2021-and

Produced by: Chris Lim and Ernest Luis

Edited by: Adam Azlee

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Do note: Any financial or investment information in this podcast is for use in Singapore only and is intended to be for your general information. Any particular investment or decision should only be made after consulting with a fully qualified financial adviser.

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BT Money Hacks Ep 89: Key investment themes to act on in 2021
10:36 min
Synopsis: Updated fortnightly on Mondays, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips.
This week's episode looks at investment themes retail investors can act on in 2021 and beyond. It is brought to you by Fidelity International: <a href="https://www.fidelity.com.sg/">https://www.fidelity.com.sg/</a>
BT's digital editor Chris Lim hosts Paras Anand, Fidelity&rsquo;s Asia-Pacific chief investment officer, who explains the following:
1. Differences in Asian economic strategy when compared with countries in the West (1:00)
2. What concrete steps can retail investors take to act on this outlook? (1:51)
3. With relatively low yields, and arguably overpriced equities especially in the US, should retail investors wait for the market to cool or avoid timing the market and risk missing out on a recovery year? (5:23)&nbsp;
4. What are three key investment considerations for retail investors in this 'new normal' Covid-19 era? (7:30)
5. Beware of false diversification (8:59)
Find out more about:
Fidelity International: <a href="https://www.fidelity.com.sg/beginners/learn-about-investing">https://www.fidelity.com.sg/beginners/learn-about-investing</a>
Fidelity's Global Market Outlook 2021: <a href="https://www.fidelity.com.sg/news-and-insights/outlook">https://www.fidelity.com.sg/news-and-insights/outlook</a>
Fidelity's Learn About Investing: <a href="https://www.fidelity.com.sg/beginners/learn-about-investing">https://www.fidelity.com.sg/beginners/learn-about-investing</a>
Listen to Ep 91 - Investing in China's market - the case for retail investors: <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/money-hacks-1/investing-in-chinas-market-the-case-for-retail-inv">https://omny.fm/shows/money-hacks-1/investing-in-chinas-market-the-case-for-retail-inv</a>
Ep 92 - Asia's ESG investing outlook in 2021 and beyond: <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/money-hacks-1/trends-for-asias-esg-investing-outlook-in-2021-and">https://omny.fm/shows/money-hacks-1/trends-for-asias-esg-investing-outlook-in-2021-and</a>
Produced by: Chris Lim and Ernest Luis
Edited by: Adam Azlee
Follow BT Money Hacks podcasts fortnightly on Mondays and rate us on:
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Feedback to:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:podcast@sph.com.sg">podcast@sph.com.sg</a>
Do note: Any financial or investment information in this podcast is for use in Singapore only and is intended to be for your general information. Any particular investment or decision should only be made after consulting with a fully qualified financial adviser.
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Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Business Times breaks down useful personal financial tips with expert guests.

Podcaster: Howie Lim

Produced by The Business Times, SPH Media Trust.

Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Business Times breaks down useful personal financial tips with expert guests.
Podcaster: Howie Lim
Produced by The Business Times, SPH Media Trust.

BT Money Hacks

Every first and third Monday of the month, The Business Times breaks down useful personal financial tips with expert guests.

Podcaster: Howie Lim

Produced by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media.

Every first and third Monday of the month, The Business Times breaks down useful personal financial tips with expert guests.
Podcaster: Howie Lim
Produced by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media.

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