Why Your Investing Journey Works Better With A Buddy

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There are many things in life that we can do on our own, but would be much more enjoyable when it’s done with a buddy. Take golf for an example. We could hit the course solo, but its always more fun with a bunch of friends. The same goes for watching or exploring a new travel destination. While we can enjoy these experiences alone, having someone along makes them all the more memorable.

Investing is no different. While we make our own decisions about where to put our money, having an investing buddy gives us someone to exchange ideas, ask questions and learn alongside with. Whether we are just getting started or have been investing for years, the investment journey is less lonely when we are not on our own.

Having Someone To Learn About Investing With

When we first start investing, there can be a lot to learn. What is the difference between a stock, a bond and an exchange-traded fund (ETF)? Why does a company’s share price sometimes fall even after it reports higher profits? And why does everyone say diversification is a “free lunch”?

An investing buddy gives us someone to work through these questions with. Our buddies do not need to be an expert. Sometimes, all we need is someone who is equally curious and willing to learn alongside us. Similar to going to the gym for the first time, having a buddy can make getting started in our investment journey feel less intimidating.

Beyond companionship, an investing buddy can also offer a fresh perspective and challenge the way we think.

It’s easy to get carried away when an investment opportunity looks promising. Having someone ask the questions we might have overlooked can help us recognise potential blindspots and make more informed decisions.

For example, we might be attracted to a stock because of its high dividend yield. Our buddy, who may be less caught up in the excitement, might ask whether the company can sustain its payouts or whether the yield is high because its share price has fallen. While we may still ultimately decide to invest, the conversation gives us more to consider before committing our money.

Of course, sharing ideas does not mean investing alike. Someone investing for retirement in 25 years has different priorities from someone saving for a home in three years. The value of an investing buddy is not always about agreeing on every decision but exchanging perspectives while making choices that suit our own goals, financial circumstances and risk appetites.

Take Your Investing Conversations Offline at Tiger Trade Experience 2026

Many of our investing conversations today happen through messaging groups, social media or links we send each other. These make it easy to share information, but sometimes the best conversations happen face-to-face There’s more room to ask questions, challenge perspectives and learn together.

Returning for its fifth edition, Tiger Trade Experience 2026 (TTX 2026) will take place on 28 and 29 November 2026 at Suntec City Convention Centre Atrium.

The event brings the Tiger Trade experience offline, allowing visitors to physically explore the platform’s tools, products and features offered by Tiger Brokers.

Whether we are just starting out or have been investing for years, the event offers different areas to explore with our investing buddy.

At Beginner Boulevard, newer investors and investors looking for steady growth can discover tools and resources to build their investing foundation. Those with more investing experience can head to Advanced Avenue to explore products like Futures and Options and explore platform features that can help them sharpen their skills and invest smarter. And if Singapore investments interest you and your buddy, Singapore Spotlight offers a chance to discover more ways to invest in the local market.

There is also the Tiger Trade Hub, where visitors can get support directly from the Tiger team on their accounts, the app and check out exclusive onsite promotions.

Meet Team DollarsAndSense @ TTX2026!

Bring your buddy along on Saturday, 28 November, because we have a question for both of you: “Are You Financially Independent If Your Parents Still Pay For Your Life?”

Our DollarsAndSense Growing Up cast, Duncan, Feng Yi and Jaime, will be there alongside our DollarsAndSense team as we will not only be the emcees for this event, but will also be filming a Growing Up episode, live, at 2pm at TTX2026!

Meet the Growing Up team!

Goodies, Rewards and More Reasons to Bring a Buddy

There are also extra reasons for you and your buddies to register early and save the date. You get an exclusive Tiger swag bag and stock cash vouchers worth S$30 and S$10, along with vouchers from Boulder Planet, The Ice Bath Club, GOMO by Singtel, HaveFun and many more!

Time to take “we should go” out of the WhatsApp group and put it into your calendars. Send your buddy your personal TTX invite link before they register so you can earn referral rewards too. They must complete early bird registration through your link by 27 November, 11.59pm, then check in at TTX 2026 on 28 or 29 November for your reward to be activated.

Come for the Experience. Stay for the Prizes.

You could also head home with more than investing ideas. The grand lucky draws take place at 1pm, 4pm and 8pm on both 28 and 29 November, with prizes including an iPhone 18 Pro, iPad Pro and a three-day, two-night cruise for two.

So, what are you waiting for? Jio your investing buddy, save the date and take your next step together by registering at TTX 2026!

For more details on Tiger Trade Experience’s full T&Cs please visit here.