Planning your investment

Smart investments are not a matter of luck, but a result of careful planning.

When you invest, you should not rely on hearsay. You must spend some time understanding the market, either through research or seeking out expert advice.

The next few Knowledge Base articles highlight some of the issues you should be aware.

Planning your investment: Step 1

• Know why you want to invest

Planning your investment: Step 2

• Know the key issues to consider when investing

Planning your investment: Step 3

• Know the concepts of investing: Diversification
• Know the concepts of investing: Time Value of Money
• Know the concepts of investing: Impact of Inflation and Taxes
• Know the concepts of investing: Maximising Returns
• Know the concepts of investing: Ringgit Cost Averaging
• Know the concepts of investing: Risk-Return Relationship
• Know the concepts of investing: Understanding Risk

Planning your investment: Step 4

• Know which investments are appropriate for you

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Reprinted with permission from BankingInfo (A Consumer Education Programme by Bank Negara Malaysia)

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