S1E261: Familiarity: portfolio's silent risk, hidden concentration builds

Published on 23 Mar 2026
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Is your portfolio trapped by comfort? Familiarity masks hidden risks, turning winners into dangerous concentrations. Discover the subtle signs of shared risk drivers—beyond sector labels—and learn measured, panic-free strategies to trim concentrated positions. Stop chasing the herd. Howie Lim gets true diversification tools from the experts.

Synopsis: Every Monday, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips.

Highlights:

01:06 Subtle indicators revealing correlations

04:50 Temporary rotation or fundamental shift?

08:23 Common, yet often overlooked, behavioural biases

11:54 How to reduce concentration safely

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Written and hosted by: Howie Lim (howielim@sph.com.sg)

With Daphne Tan, director of business development, CMC Markets Singapore and Ritesh Ganeriwal, head of investment advisory, Syfe

Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro

Produced by: Howie Lim & Chai Pei Chieh

A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media

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