Forget what you think you know about investing. Even the CEO of an online brokerage embraces "basic" strategies. Howie Lim discovers from Ian Leong of Tiger Brokers Singapore why dollar-cost averaging (DCA) isn't just for beginners, how emotions sabotage your portfolio, and what's truly in a seasoned expert's investment mix. Uncover the secret sauce that separates speculation from sound strategy.

Synopsis: Every Monday, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips.

Highlights:

00:40 From a Hong Kong drama to the trading pit

02:55 How greed and fear sabotage portfolios

06:03 Sambal chili for business

08:28 When boring works and when it doesn't

10:30 How DCA helps mitigate recent market dips

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Written and hosted by: Howie Lim (howielim@sph.com.sg)

With Ian Leong, CEO, Tiger Brokers Singapore

Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro

Produced by: Howie Lim & Chai Pei Chieh

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

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