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
o Setting investment objectives to reach your financial goals
o Understanding investment horizon & risk return trade-off
- Singapore Savings Bonds
- Investment Pitfalls
o Unregulated Investment Schemes
o Scams
Who should attend
Students from schools such as JCs/Millennia Institute/Polytechnics
Course details
Duration: 1 hour
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