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#1: You can determine the right investments that are consistent with your financial goals and risk tolerance. |
| #2: You can ask the right people the right questions or seek the right information from the right and reliable sources. Subsequently, you will able to understand and capitalise on these answers or information. |
| #3: You can monitor your investments efficiently and effectively. |
| #4: You can maximise your investment returns by capitalising on the opportunities offered by an investment. You can also change your investment strategies if they no longer fulfil your investment objectives. |
| #5: You can safeguard yourself and even your family from investment scams. |
| #6: You will know about investment risks and their effects and will be able to manage them. |
| #7: You will know about your rights as investors and be able to exercise them if need be. |
| #8: You can teach your family to become smart investors. |
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How can you become a knowledgeable investor?
You are now aware of the importance of investing knowledge. Here are some suggested activities to help you get on the right road. |
- Read the financial press reports, articles on personal finance and books or magazines on investing.
- Seek help from licensed persons like investment advisers or financial planners.
- Attend educational seminars on subjects like investing or financial planning.
- Log on to a reliable investor education websites to learn more e.g. The Malaysian Investor www.min.com . But be careful of scams that use the Internet.
- Form a study group to compare notes and share investing experience. Remember, “Teamwork – half the work, double the success”. But don't trade tips and spread rumours or illegal information among the study group members!
- Call the Securities Industry Development Centre's (SIDC) - Investor Education Department at 03-6204 8000 for more investing information.
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