The 20-somethings betting big on tech stocks
The BBC hears from people about the risks and rewards of investing in technology shares.
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Notable Quotes
"Times are so different and investing has become a necessity."
— Michelle Huynh , Other
"I could maybe count with my hands the number of people who aren't investing today."
— U Chan Lee , Other
"People often make bets on 'optimistic outcomes' or 'the most visible winners'."
— Lale Akoner , Executive
"I missed out on bigger gains by not investing more ahead of the Kospi's rally."
— Jacqueline Choi , Other
Key People
An advisor from the firm Providend discussing investor trends.
A South Korean investor reflecting on her market experiences.
An analyst from investment firm eToro commenting on the market risks.
A 26-year-old investor from Australia working in sales for a tech firm.
A 30-year-old South Korean investor who describes the current market situation.
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The BBC hears from people about the risks and rewards of investing in technology shares.
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