In the next instalment of our Holiday top 10, we bring you a playlist curated by Angel Zhong, RMIT University senior finance lecturer.
1. All I want for Christmas is You – Mariah Carey
“Well, who can miss this classic song for the holiday? This is on my holiday playlist every year, no matter what the investment environment is!”
2. Mistletoe – Justin Bieber
“This is my recent favourite holiday song. As the song states, the holiday season is the most beautiful season of the year for us to get together with family and friends. It also talks about a miracle, which may bring us good luck in our investment!”
3. River (It’s Coming On Christmas) – Ellie Goulding
“This is a really beautiful song. The melody makes me feel really peaceful. Somewhere in the lyrics, it says, ‘I wish I’m gonna make a lot of money. Then I’m going to quit this crazy scene’. Isn’t that just what investors want? Especially in this crazy market!”
4. Running up that hill – Kate Bush
“One of the hottest hits this year! It is my go-to song when I exercise and when I trade stocks! The pace of the song keeps my adrenaline levels high to do cardio and place trades in shares.”
5. Price tag – Jessie J
“It’s not about the money, money, money.”
“This is a perfect song to remind every investor that life is not all about the money! It is time to take a pause and stop thinking about the movement in financial markets, and spend more time bonding with family and friends.”
6. Lift me up – Rihanna
“The rhythm is steady and calm. It is such a wonderful song. I feel that it has the power to heal one’s heart. No matter how your year goes, in work, study or investment, you always have your family to lift you up when you go home.”
7. Santa, Can’t You Hear Me – Kelly Clarkson and Ariana Grande
“A song by two favourite female singers of mine. The song is full of power and festive mood.”
8. You deserve it all – John Legend
“A perfect song to wind up the year.”
“The upbeat and romantic vibe of the song is a good way to express gratitude to people in your life. It is also a good song to remind yourself that you also deserve a good break after a long year!”
9. Dance monkey – Tones and I
“There is no way that my holiday playlist does not contain a song by an Australian! Dance Monkey is one of my all-time favourites and [it keeps me] energetic!“
10. Like it’s Christmas – Jonas Brothers
“I love this song, as it tells us that we can be in a festive mood on any day other than Christmas. It is more about your state of mind.”
