Why young investors should relook how they consume information online

Young investors will need to learn how to identify credible information by checking its source and authenticity. PHOTO: UNSPLASH
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SINGAPORE - Even though there is a vast amount of finance and investing information available online, young people may not be looking up the right kind of content.

This is because they may read only content that they are already interested in or that supports their views – known as confirmation bias.

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