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The myth of stock investing – it’s not gambling

I know a lot of people who are afraid to put their money into stocks. They’ve seen the ugly side of stock investing. Good for them I must say because to be fearful (and careful) is better than plunging into something you don’t know – especially when it comes to stock investing. Why? Because stock [...]

Is mutual fund becoming like stock market?

I still remember 20 years ago, mutual fund investing is relatively an unknown to most people in Malaysia. But ever since the introduction of Public Mutual, it has easily become THE preferred investment type in our country.
Why? Well, it’s because it’s more rewarding than our Fixed Deposit and less risky than investing in stocks. For [...]

Beware of empty vessels in stock market

Our stock market seems to be rather quiet these few days. Perhaps it’s due to Raya season. Perhaps it is finally settling down. Or perhaps it’s the calm before the storm. For me, it’s not important because I always try to stop myself from timing the market. Too risky to time the market anyway.
So the [...]

Should I go against the market?

Here’s an interesting article from The Star. It’s worth a read.
Should I go against the market?
Some investors who managed to catch stocks at cheaper prices may have been selling most of their holdings lately. Unfortunately, the market continues to trade higher than previous selling prices. In such situation, the worst mistake for some retail investors [...]

Speculator vs Investor

Are you a speculator or an investor? If you’re into the stock market, it is most likely that you are a speculator. Unfortunately (or fortunately?) you are not the only one because the majority of the people in our stock market can be considered as speculator – from the fund managers, to the billionaire investors, [...]