The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) posted a sharp decline since 10 October 2018 and is still heading downward. DJIA is one of the major indexes in United States and its decline spells trouble. Bursa Malaysia is also affected and KLCI dropped significantly in this week. So, does this signal the beginning of a bear …
(Updated: 3 January 2020) I first opened a trading account with Rakuten Trade (Link) in August 2018. After using it for a while, I feel it is a good platform to share with others. Main Benefit The main selling point for this brokerage is its low brokerage fee. If the transaction involves less than …
How do we determine if a stock is worth to be included in our portfolio? This is a question that you yourself must find your own answer. Nonetheless, I will share my opinion here for your reference. After passing the preliminary screening (e.g. good profitability, consistent profit margin, regular dividend, etc.), I will use the …
Exchange traded fund (ETF) has been touted by some parties as an alternative to mutual fund. What exactly is ETF? According to Investopedia, “An ETF, or exchange-traded fund, is a marketable security that tracks an index, a commodity, bonds, or a basket of assets like an index fund. Unlike mutual funds, an ETF trades like a common …
First of all, what is P/E? P/E stands for price-earnings. A P/E ratio is used to judge the value of a stock. It is calculated by dividing the share price with earnings per share. In its simplest and crudest interpretation, a low P/E ratio means that the stock is cheap and vice versa. The following …
How do we select which stock to invest in Bursa Malaysia? This is a question that has not a single answer. In the end, it is all up to you. You need to develop your own criteria for stock selection. What I can do is to show you how I select my stock. Here I …
(Updated: 31 January 2020) In Malaysia, every share transaction of listed companies takes place in Bursa Malaysia. Since it is a regulated transaction, there are fees and charges involved as well. That is the reason why the amount payable is always more than the share price. This is the cost of stock investing. What are …
To invest in Bursa Malaysia, we need the service of brokerage firms. What exactly is a brokerage firm? Quoting Investopedia: “A brokerage company’s main duty is to be a middleman that connects buyers and sellers to facilitate a transaction. Brokerage companies receive compensation by means of commission once the transaction has successfully completed. For example, when a trade order …
To participate directly in Malaysian stock market, you definitely need to know a thing or two about Bursa Malaysia. At the very least, you should know that this place is where all the public companies are listed and where their shares are offered to public. So what exactly is Bursa Malaysia? It is a public-listed …
The 6 Rules of Investing are: Avoid significant loss at all cost Dividend is king Diversify Control your emotion Review regularly Have some cash available Let’s elaborate a bit. 1. Avoid significant loss at all cost What does this mean? Aren’t we in the market to earn money? Why is there loss? Okay, the …
