S2E33: How to invest in 2026
The Straits Times Podcasts
Using volatility to your advantage
Guests argue volatility can reward disciplined investors who buy quality companies during dips.
Tech stocks still shine, but beware the bubble.
Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, get a headstart in your personal finance and career with The Straits Times.
2025 has been a turbulent year, and 2026 will also be marked by uncertainty.
So amid such global turmoil, what should we invest in?
In this episode, ST business correspondent Sue-Ann Tan looks at how to grow your money in 2026.
Her guests are Gen Z investor Kass Phai, who is also a family wealth consultant at Unicorn, and veteran market watcher Ven Sreenivasan.
Highlights (click/tap above):
1:26 Where are the markets going in 2026?
7:00 Should we still buy tech stocks?
10:37 Risk vs volatility
16:00 Other sectors to invest in
22:00 Should we invest in the SGX?
29:00 Other investment assets to hold
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Host: Sue-Ann Tan (suetan@sph.com.sg)
Produced & edited by: Amirul Karim
Executive producers: Ernest Luis, Lynda Hong & Joanna Seow
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