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Gold and other precious metals, certain currencies and some defensive stocks are often considered safe haven assets. But are they really zero risk? Vasu Menon, managing director of investment strategy at OCBC, explains why these assets are a popular choice during an economic downturn. 

Gold and other precious metals, certain currencies and some defensive stocks are often considered safe haven assets. But are they really zero risk? Vasu Menon, managing director of investment strategy at OCBC, explains why these assets are a popular choice during an economic downturn.

Your weekly dose of personal finance with Andrea Heng. Here’s everything you need to know on how you can manage your money better. 

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Your weekly dose of personal finance with Andrea Heng. Here&rsquo;s everything you need to know on how you can manage your money better.&nbsp;
The views and opinions shared during this podcast series are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Mediacorp Pte. Ltd. or its group of companies.

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Your weekly dose of personal finance with Andrea Heng. Here’s everything you need to know on how you can manage your money better.  

Your weekly dose of personal finance with Andrea Heng. Here’s everything you need to know on how you can manage your money better. &nbsp;

Invest 101: Are safe haven assets really safe?

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