BT Money Hacks S1E261: Familiarity: portfolio's silent risk, hidden concentration builds
Is your portfolio trapped by comfort? Familiarity masks hidden risks, turning winners into dangerous concentrations. Discover the subtle signs of shared risk drivers—beyond sector labels—and learn measured, panic-free strategies to trim concentrated positions. Stop chasing the herd. Howie Lim gets true diversification tools from the experts.
Synopsis: Every Monday, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips.
Highlights:
01:06 Subtle indicators revealing correlations
04:50 Temporary rotation or fundamental shift?
08:23 Common, yet often overlooked, behavioural biases
11:54 How to reduce concentration safely
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Written and hosted by: Howie Lim (howielim@sph.com.sg)
With Daphne Tan, director of business development, CMC Markets Singapore and Ritesh Ganeriwal, head of investment advisory, Syfe
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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