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.

Chasing Trends

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…