This video was recorded in 2024, but it remains highly relevant today. You can also read Dr Peng’s article on gold, which he wrote in 2025, for further insights here.
In managing in excess of S$1.7 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 the reasons why people still invest in gold, and if there are benefits as compared to investing in equities and bonds. They also discuss the downsides, and if gold has a place in your investment portfolio or if should you avoid it altogether, as a Singaporean-based investor.
This video series is now available as a podcast for those who prefer listening on the go:
Watch all five “Investment 101” videos here.
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 for sound advice tailored to your unique situation: https://providend.com/our-clients/service-enquiry-form/
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 episodes every Thursday at 8pm.
