Previously I have mentioned about the transformation of Fundsupermart (FSM) platform. After the transformation, its mutual fund screener, the Fund Selector (Link), has also changed since I last discussed about it. What are the changes? New FSMOne Fund Selector First, the available criteria are reduced from 14 to 12. These criteria are Fund Managers, Risk …
When I logged in to Fundsupermart (FSM) recently, I noticed that the platform has undergone a transformation. It is now known as FSMOne. As confirmed with the FSMOne team, the platform is upgraded on 21 December 2018. So, what are the changes? In this update, I will just write about the Funds segment of the …
If you have been reading investment books, you must have come across index fund in at least one of these books. What exactly is an index fund? Quoting Investopedia, “An index fund is a type of mutual fund with a portfolio constructed to match or track the components of a market index, such as the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index (S&P 500). An index …
How do we select a mutual fund to invest in? By drawing lot? Pinning the list of funds on a board and throw darts to choose? Depending on which school of thought you subscribe to, the aforementioned methods might be the correct things to do. Nonetheless, I personally do not select my fund this way. …
Have you bought mutual funds before? Did you pay any fee or charge? I believe you noticed the sales charge. Some of you might say you did not even pay for this as your fund waives it. So, is sales charge the only fee? Or, if it is waived, are you really buying it for …
Have you ever heard of private retirement scheme (PRS)? No? But if you are working, the chances are that you already know Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) or in Malay, “Kumpulan Wang Simpanan Pekerja” (KWSP). Or if you are a government servant, you may know the Retirement Fund (Incorporated) aka “Kumpulan Wang Persaraan (Diperbadankan)” (KWAP). Both …
Let’s say if I want to invest in the financial market but I feel that I lack the time and confidence to do it directly. Does that mean that I could not participate in the market at all? No, I still can. That’s the reason for the birth of mutual funds. What exactly is a …
A fund house is also known as a fund company or unit trust management company in Malaysia. They own and operate mutual funds. From Investopedia, “Fund company is a commonly used term to describe an investment company, which is a corporation or trust engaged in the business of investing the pooled capital of investors in …
If you have been reading my posts about mutual fund, you must have known about Fundsupermart Malaysia. You also know that I highly recommend it. What is so great about this platform? If you have not read any of my articles regarding mutual fund, I shall let you know what is Fundsupermart now. It is …
