Artificial intelligence (AI) promises market nirvana, but is it a silver bullet or just another risk factor? Does AI really democratise knowledge and accelerate trading? How come it fails to conquer the ultimate portfolio killer: human indiscipline? Join Howie Lim and OANDA's Philip Waters as they attempt to cut through the hallucinations.

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

Highlights:

01:10 The 'silver bullet' fallacy of AI

07:19 The alpha vanishing act

11:38 The Q4 2025 AI surge

14:22 The 2026 checklist: how and where to invest?

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

With Philip Waters, head of Asia-Pacific and emerging markets, OANDA

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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S1E255: Investing discipline in the age of algorithms