Investing can be a valuable strategy for growing wealth, but with so many options and constant news about the stock market, even experienced investors might second-guess their decisions.
In a recent video on his Minority Mindset YouTube channel, financial influencer Jaspreet Singh explained what he sees as the biggest investing trap of 2026: Letting hype and short-term predictions dictate decisions.
There are plenty of economic changes happening this year, and while some might be good for the market, others might be bad. Either way, it’s going to create market volatility.
So what’s the answer when it comes to investing in a volatile market? One of the things Singh warned against is jumping on the latest investment fad.
“Stop trying to chase the next Bitcoin, the next Nvidia, the next hot thing,” he said. “And instead just try to be an investor.”
When people are talking about the next big investment, it’s probably because it’s already made them a lot of money. But by the time it’s being talked about and on the news, a lot of the real money has already been made.
Looking at some of the most successful investors, like Warren Buffett, shows how they built their wealth. Buffett has never boasted about averaging 100% returns a year. Instead, he slowly compounded his wealth over decades by focusing on steady, long-term growth.
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Long-term discipline matters more than timing the market, and Singh explained that investing should be seen as a long-term game — a marathon, not a sprint. He also stressed caution about risk. While a big part of investing is weighing up an individual’s personal preferences and risk tolerance, investing more than they’re willing to lose is always a bad idea. Understanding investments before putting money in them helps avoid impulsive decisions that can erode returns.
Investors should also plan for both market rises and declines, because they’re both going to happen. Singh explained that having money ready to invest during downturns, when prices are lower, is important.
“Because when markets go down, not if, but when,” he said. “You want to be able to come in and buy.”
At the same time, staying invested during market upswings ensures money has time to grow. He described this as a “two-framework system” — having funds working when markets rise while keeping extra ready for when they fall. This method helps investors take advantage of opportunities on both sides of the market and avoid reacting emotionally to short-term swings.
