ALLAN GRAY - How to overcome the fear of losing money.

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GUEST - Gladness Rupare, investment specialist at Allan Gray



The recent ups and downs in global stock markets have rekindled investor anxieties reminiscent of past crises, such as the global financial crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic. During times of uncertainty and volatility, our brains are hardwired to avoid loss and this behavioural bias can often drive us to make irrational decisions that erode our long-term wealth.



Gladness Rupare, investment specialist at Allan Gray, joins Kaya Biz to discuss how to overcome the fear of losing money.
10 Jun 2025 5PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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