Permodalan Nasional Bhd (PNB) just launched a new Structured Investment Fund (SIF). This RM3 billion closed-end fund will invest in structured products and a property trust that owns PNB buildings. Some people may not know who are PNB. But I am sure you have heard of Amanah Saham Nasional (ASN). PNB is currently managing RM76 billion worth of funds from 8.8 million unitholders of ASN, ASW, ASG, etc. What's a structured investment fund? A structured investment product is generally a pre-packaged investment strategy which is based on derivatives (ie. options etc) but which ...

You want to trade in Bursa Malaysia. Your knowledge is limited. So you want to learn more. You can start with buying books on investment. There are not many choices of books written by Malaysians author in Malaysia context. But there are endless choices if you include those books written by foreign investment gurus. Don't feel like spending money on books? Hey, it is tax deductible up to RM1,000 every year. Ok! Books don't excite you. You want something free. Or you want something that's easily accessible, constantly updated and pops ...

There is a great discussion about gold investment at Personal Finance Money Tips forum, here.

I bought this book at Borders, Queensbay Mall Penang for RM52.95. I wonder why there are so many books' cover design or title use either "Starbucks" or coffee? Take a look yourself: [gallery] This is a review of the book that grab my attention for the past few weeks - Finding the Next Starbucks by Michael Moe. About the author Michael Moe,CFA, is the cofounder, chairmanm and CEO of ThinkEquity Partners L.L.C, and was formerly director of global growth stock research at Merrill Lynch. He has been named to Institutional Investor's All American research team ...

WLM asked about foreign currency investment in the forum: Is now a good time to invest in FCFD for short to medium term investments? Lets say for a tenure of around 6 mths to 1 yr in currencies like AUD or NZD? Just need an opinion from someone who knows better about finance compared to myself here. Thanks Alvin Soong and Edmund Tan for getting the conversation going. If you have anything to say about foreign currency investment, please head over to the forum.

Most people think that land investment is only for real estate developers, who buy big parcels of land for commercial, or residential development. But actually, investing in land is one of the sound investment strategies available for common investor, both large and small. Why Invest in Land? possibly higher profits less risk - imagine your land got hit by a bomb, it is still a land anyway. greater flexibility for maximizing value - you can plan your dream project on it. easier and simpler investment management land is real - it is tangible, can be visited, ...