About this episode

The episode discusses the dangers of panic selling during market downturns and introduces a framework for better investment decision-making.

Markets crash. Portfolios bleed red. And your gut screams "sell everything." But what if the scariest moment in investing is also the most dangerous time to trust your instincts? Howie Lim sits down with Grace Tay from finexis advisory to find out why panic selling turns temporary losses permanent, why "get-evenitis" wrecks recoveries, and how one simple framework — reframe, reset, reenter — can turn your worst market moment into your smartest move yet. Synopsis: Every Monday, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips. Highlights: 00:57 Sharp crashes vs. slow grinds 04:04 How often do markets actually crash? 07:34 ‘Get-evenitis’ 10:31 The framework for beating fear --- Send us your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to btpodcasts@sph.com.sg. --- Written and hosted by: Howie Lim (howielim@sph.com.sg) With Grace Tay, associate director, finexis advisory Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro Produced by: Howie Lim & Chai Pei Chieh A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times , SPH Media --- Follow BT Money Hacks podcasts every Monday: Channel: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks Amazon: bt.sg/mham Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/oeXe   Spotify…

People in this episode

Host: Howie Lim

Guest: Grace Tay

Topics covered

• panic selling
• investing strategies
• market crashes
• financial advice
• portfolio management
• emotional investing

Keywords

• revenge investing
• panic selling
• market downturn
• get-evenitis
• investment strategies
• financial tips

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: finexis advisory, BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media

More episodes of BT Money Hacks

• S1E278: Loss of income, not identity: navigating the psychology of retrenchment · July 19, 2026 · 21 min
• S1E277: From windfall to wealth: making fortune last · July 12, 2026 · 20 min
• S1E275: The six-month breaking point: are you actually prepared for the unforeseen? · June 28, 2026 · 19 min
• S1E274: Stop waiting for the 'right time': why micro-investing is the new wealth superpower · June 21, 2026 · 16 min
• S1E273: Mid-year reality check: the "ETF and chill" era is over · June 14, 2026 · 16 min

Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the BT Money Hacks podcast page.