Dagens industri: Investment Advice for Volatile Markets & Smeg's Oven Tech

*Dagens Industri* reports on strategies for navigating volatile markets and innovations in home cooking technology. Lars Söderfjell, Stock Manager at Ålandsbanken Fonder, advises investors to adhere to consistent investment strategies during periods of market uncertainty. He cautions that investors often make poor decisions during market swings driven by fear or exuberance. Söderfjell recommends determining individual risk tolerance and adhering to a long-term investment plan, rather than attempting to time the market. He suggests investors allocate a percentage of their portfolio to volatile assets, such as stocks, aligning with their personal comfort level, whether it be 30%, 50%, or even 100%. Söderfjell emphasizes that timing the market is "extremely difficult, even for professional investors," and a long-term, disciplined approach typically yields better results. He highlights historical data demonstrating the market's consistent recovery from significant downturns. In addition to financial strategies, *Dagens Industri* features innovations from Italian oven manufacturer Smeg. Now managed by the third generation of the Bertazzoni family, Smeg offers advanced ovens, including the OmniChef model, which prioritizes precision cooking. Oscar Beck-Larsen, Nordic Product Manager at Smeg, states that the company's products are designed to enhance the overall cooking and dining experience. A key Smeg innovation is steam cooking, a technique intended to preserve nutrients and minimize the need for added fats. The integration of 20% steam is designed to improve heat distribution for cooking potatoes, while 40% steam aids in retaining the texture of root vegetables and chicken. This technology also benefits baking, contributing to airy and crispy bread and other baked goods.