Trusting the market and maintaining a consistent investment approach.
Investing can be a tumultuous journey, mainly when market volatility is high. With countless opinions and predictions swirling around, it’s tempting to try and outguess the market. However, the key to successful investing lies in trusting the market and maintaining a consistent investment approach aligned with long-term stock and bond market returns.
The Value of Consistent Investment
The past three years have underscored the importance of having an investment strategy that can withstand market ups and downs. Investors have weathered numerous storms, from the global pandemic and the rise and fall of meme stocks to geopolitical uncertainty and inflation spikes. Yet, those who remained disciplined and committed to their investment approach have reaped rewards.
Beyond Indexing: A Systematic Approach
Half a century ago, the concept of trusting the market was primarily associated with index funds. However, subsequent research has revealed strategies that enhance outcomes beyond indexing and traditional active management. These methods aim for higher expected returns and add value through daily implementation using a systematic yet flexible approach. This starkly contrasts the prevalent investment style in Asia, which often involves attempts to time the market and pick individual stocks. This strategy rarely yields consistent success.
Financial Advice Transformation in Singapore
The financial advice industry in Singapore is experiencing a seismic shift from sales-oriented to relationship-based advisory services. Over the past decade, we’ve observed a shift from transactional, commission-based product selling to a fee-based service grounded in goals-based investing advice that prioritises the consumer.
Empowering Investors: Three Notable Developments
Three significant developments are driving this transformation in Singapore. Firstly, investors are becoming more informed and demanding transparency and evidence-based investment solutions. Secondly, the industry is moving away from high-commission products towards a model that prioritises client interests and aligns advisers’ remuneration with the quality of their services. Lastly, investors increasingly distinguish between short-term speculation and disciplined, long-term investment, understanding the latter’s benefits.
The Power of a Sound Investment Philosophy
Amid this evolving landscape, it’s essential to establish an investment philosophy based on sound principles. Your investment plan should align with your life stage and be realistic enough to stick with during challenging times. A trusted financial adviser can prove invaluable in this process, helping you navigate your financial journey.
The right investment approach should mirror long-term stock and bond market returns rather than attempting to outsmart the market. This strategy involves capturing market returns and avoiding the pitfalls of trying to outguess market movements.
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