UOB's Risk-First Approach

Investors may face uncertainties in their investment journey, as financial markets will likely stay volatile with heightened recession risks in 2023.

Our proprietary Risk-First Approach ensures that investors understand their risk appetite as the starting point in their wealth journey, before considering the returns they would like to achieve. This way, investors avoid taking excessive risks in their journey towards their financial goals.

Protect the wealth you have worked hard to accumulate, then Build and Enhance your wealth with the appropriate asset allocation.

First approach

Optimal portfolios are recommended according to your Client Risk Profile (CRP). A maximum of 45% is allocated to higher risk Tactical investing while the rest is anchored in Core investing.

Allocation

Core allocations are relatively lower risk in nature, yet able to generate reasonable returns. They tend to be less volatile than the broader market to help investors meet longer-term financial goals. By nature, they are less dependent on market cycles and can provide regular income. They tend to be diversified across asset classes, sectors and regions.

An allocation to Core solutions helps to lower downside volatility which is much needed during challenging markets.

Tactical allocations are higher-risk in nature and focus on capturing targeted, short-term opportunities. These aim for capital growth but can also incorporate income.

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Credits

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Managing Editor
  • Winston Lim, CFA
    Singapore and Regional Head,
    Deposits and Wealth Management
    Personal Financial Services
Editorial Team
  • Abel Lim
    Singapore Head,
    Wealth Management
    Advisory and Strategy
  • Michele Fong
    Head, Wealth Advisory and Communications
  • Tan Jian Hui
    Investment Strategist,
    Investment Strategy and Communications
  • Low Xian Li
    Investment Strategist,
    Investment Strategy and Communications
  • Zack Tang
    Investment Strategist,
    Investment Strategy and Communications
UOB Personal Financial Services Investment Committee
  • Singapore
    • Abel Lim
    • Ernest Low
    • Michele Fong
    • Tan Jian Hui
    • Low Xian Li
    • Zack Tang
    • Jonathan Conley
    • Alexandre Thoniel, CAIA
    • Chen Xuan Wei, CFA
    • Christine Ku
    • Daphne Chan
    • Jaime Liew
    • Shawn Tan
    • Marcus Lee, CFTe, CMT
    • Ivan Hu
  • Malaysia
    • Joel Tan
  • Thailand
    • Suwiwan Hoysakul
  • China
    • Huang Li Li
  • Indonesia
    • Diendy

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