If You're Up, Take a Bit Off the Table, Says UOB's Heng

The video discusses market corrections and risk management strategies, advising investors on whether to take profits or stay invested. It highlights the importance of hedging against volatility, especially in emerging markets. The discussion also covers the flattening yield curve, the strengthening US dollar, and the implications of Fed rate hikes. The video concludes with an analysis of the term premium and its impact on the yield curve.

What is a recommended strategy when the equity market is experiencing a correction?

• Increase exposure to emerging markets

• Invest more in equities

• Take some profits to preserve gains

• Ignore market fluctuations

Why is it important to hedge investments in the current market scenario?

• To follow market trends

• To protect against rising volatility

• To increase potential returns

• To avoid paying taxes

What is the significance of the Federal Reserve's actions on the yield curve?

• They have no impact

• They only affect the stock market

• They cause the yield curve to steepen

• They influence the front end of the yield curve

What has been the trend of the US dollar in recent months?

• Weakening

• Strengthening

• Stable

• Unpredictable

What is the forecast for the yield curve's behavior in the near future?

• It will continue to flatten gradually

• It will steepen rapidly

• It will invert soon

• It will remain unchanged