Wealth Tracker: Why DIY investors often undervalue what really drives their returns

Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong · Feb 3, 2026 · 20m

Investing has never been more accessible. Across Asia, digital platforms and zero-commission trading have put the markets in the hands of millions of DIY investors. But greater access doesn’t always translate into better returns. Studies show that many DIY investors underperform the benchmarks, even with a wealth of tools and information at their fingertips. So what’s really behind the gap? Are common mistakes, behavioral biases, or social media trends holding investors back? And how can you shift from reactive, transactional trading to building long-term wealth? On Wealth…