In managing in excess of S$1 billion worth of our clients’ assets, we know what works and what will not work when it comes to the reliability and sufficiency of investment returns.

To share our insights, we are pleased to introduce our "Investment 101" video series featuring Dr Peng Chen, Senior Advisor & Director at Providend. In this series, Isaac Ong, our Client Adviser, discusses essential investing concepts with Dr Peng to provide you with a better understanding of the financial markets as you embark on or continue your investment journey.

In this episode, Dr. Peng and Isaac discuss what it means to invest in equities and why it is one of the most common ways to accumulate wealth. They cover common mistakes people make when investing in equities and highlight the importance of having a globally diversified portfolio.

Watch all five "Investment 101" videos here.

When investing for non-negotiable life events such as retirement, we need to use an approach that offers the highest probability of success. Read this article to find out why simply investing in a single index like the S&P 500 index is not the silver bullet.

Learn more by reading our investment eBook titled "A More Reliable Way to Get Enough Investment Returns: Even During Times of Market Uncertainty".

With a minefield of financial misinformation out there, we promise to be a safe pair of hands and a second pair of eyes to help you avoid costly financial mistakes. You can reach out to us here for sound advice tailored to your unique situation.

Music courtesy of ItsWatR.

The host of this episode, Isaac Ong, is a Client Adviser at Providend, the first fee-only wealth advisory firm in Southeast Asia and a leading wealth advisory firm in Asia.

Did you know that our Providend’s Money Wisdom podcast is now available in video format on YouTube? Follow us on our YouTube channel for new episode on Thursday at 8pm.

Avoid These Mistakes in Equity Investing (Bonus)