The hidden danger of chasing high returns

By Rienzie Biolena

Jun 07, 2026 12:00 am

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The problem is that high returns often come with high risks even when those risks are not immediately visible.

This becomes especially true during periods of economic uncertainty. When inflation remains elevated, living costs continue rising and traditional savings products generate relatively modest yields, investors start searching for alternatives that promise higher income. That search can sometimes lead people toward investments whose risks they do not fully understand.

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