A recent OCBC Bank survey found a surprising statistic: 56 per cent of those polled in their 20s have investment products. Of that number, 32 per cent of those excessively speculate for quick gains.
Many say they have financial regrets, which range from getting into forex trading before doing in-depth research, to experiencing as much as 60 per cent loss in capital. Many also report buying stocks without understanding the fundamentals of what it all entailed.
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