Performance of stocks from year 1925 to 2000

Some of the top reasons I’ve encountered by the people who don’t invest (or re-invest) is that it’s too risky, or it’s not a good time to buy in. There are another group of people who consistently see no “luck” in their investments, always losing the moment they go into that new fund/s.

These people usually have one thing in common - they usually see Unit Trust and its counterparts as a short term investment instrument.

Stretch it to a 10-years period or more and you’ll begin to see the opportunity right up there in the chart, almost regardless of when you come in. This is the most ideal period for accumulating funds for children education funds or retirement/old age funds.

Can’t manage your own investment? Working with a competent adviser with a cool head would be a good idea. Though the volatility nature of this investment can be a roller-coaster issue, one will eventually come out a winner with time on his/her side and sound investment fundamentals. I will discuss more about unit trust investing tactics and strategies in the near future.

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