Talk (1 hour)
Objective
This talk gives students a clear introduction to investing—what it is, how it helps us achieve our financial goals and the key factors to consider before getting started. It highlights Singapore Savings Bonds as a safe first step for those turning 18, and cautions against common pitfalls such as high-risk unregulated products (e.g. cryptocurrencies) and investment scams. The talk will have videos and quizzes to engage students.
Course Outline
- Understanding Investing
- Setting investment objectives to reach your financial goals
- Understanding investment horizon & risk return trade-off
- Singapore Savings Bonds
- Investment Pitfalls
- Unregulated Investment Schemes
- Scams
Who Should Attend
Students from schools such as JCs/Millennia Institute/Polytechnics
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