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EPISODE 9 - Never Too Young – Young Investors
 

 

Youths are traditionally stereotyped to be brash, impetuous and lacking in foresight. But it is no longer the case in this day and age. With the increase in spending power and a thirst for knowledge, many young people are holding fast to their purse strings, wanting to make their money work more for them. This internet savvy generation is also making use of their IT skills to find out more on stocks and investments, all in the hope of someday retiring earlier than their parents. .

 
 

 

In recent years, close to 10 investment clubs have formed in Singapore alone. Instead of having working adults, the members consist of tertiary students who are increasingly gaining interest in investment. We speak with Terence Lim, President of the Nanyang Technological Investment Interactive Club and also Wong Siu Jau, General Manager of Fundsupermart.com to find out what these students are looking for when they join the clubs. In this episode, we also speak with Associate Professor Annie Koh from the Singapore Management University and ask for her views on this new generation of investors.

 
 
 
 

Lir Huijing, a 23 year old financial planner, sees the merits of starting young in not only investing your money, but also planning for your financial future. She gives Lin some tips on how you can start saving for your nest egg on your first job.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

BUY SELL HOLD SEGMENT

2007 has been an eventful year for some of us. With the subprime crisis and property market booming, how will 2008 be all of us?

 
 

We tap on his expertise and knowledge to look at stocks we should Buy, Sell or Hold.

In line with this week's episode, we found ourselves a financial expert who not only knows his stuff but is also just 22 years old! Meet Jason Low, an undergraduate and freelance financial writer.