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Could my pension lose money?

Yes, if your pension invests in global stock markets. Many UK pension funds hold shares in major Asian tech companies like Samsung and SK Hynix, as they are large parts of global indices. When these shares drop significantly, it can reduce the value of your pension pot, though usually only a small part of it.

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