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When the market crashes, what do you do? What can you do? The iFAST Research Team offers their insights in these trying times.
Funds Returns / Volume Last updated: Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Funds Returns
(1 year)
 
Fund Name %
Affin Capital Fund 2.21
RHB Islamic Bond Fund 1.66
Prudential Dana Wafi 0.89
Alliance Global Bond Fund 0.35
AmBon Islam 0.06
Funds Returns
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Fund Name %
AmPrecious Metals 18.09
Alliance Global Equities Fund 7.08
OSK-UOB Big Cap China Enterprise Fund 6.05
Alliance Global Bond Fund 5.16
OSK-UOB Golden Dragon Fund 1.97
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When the market crashes, what do you do? What can you do? iFAST Research Team offers their insights in these trying times.  (76 views)

Many might ponder why we are optimistic on the Malaysian market despite being continuously flooded by bad news. Allow us to explain why we have upgra... (210 views)

Stock markets capitulated in October, resulting in a flurry of changes in our Star Ratings. Read on to find out why we have retained our 4 Star “Very... (157 views)

Most investors know little about bonds and therefore investors typically alternate between investing in equities and cash (savings or fixed depos... (283 views)

We believe that the Chinese equity market has hit bottom in October. Hence, we have upgraded China to 5 stars – Very Attractive.  (331 views)

The Jakarta Composite Index has been one of the worst performing markets in year 2008 but Indonesia’s rating has been upgraded from a 3 star to a 3.5... (173 views)

In a mere ten months Asian equities lost 55% (in USD terms). Is it time to give up on markets after they have gone down so much? We think... (464 views)

Despite all the pessimism and the recent downward earnings revision, we have still upgraded the US equity market to 4 Stars! iFAST Research Team expl... (290 views)

Chinese equities, as represented by the Hang Seng Mainland Composite Index have experienced stronger volatility than other markets in the past few we... (204 views)

We delve deeper into the realm of carry trades and examine how they impact global markets and your investment portfolios during times of market volat... (156 views)

The S&P 500 companies' earnings are out for the third quarter of this year, sending mixed signals to the investors. (157 views)

Given that the Chinese yuan has scaled new heights since its peg against the USD was removed, some investors may have been worrying about the impact ... (134 views)

In the event of a sharp slowdown in the US, how well will the Chinese economic giant hold up? Read on to find out.  (191 views)

With spending and borrowing capacities of the average American constrained and the current account deficit unlikely to improve significantly in the s... (230 views)

What do persistently high oil prices mean for investors?  (329 views)

What a difference two months can make! (146 views)

China, India and South Korea have posted stellar returns so far this year. Find out the full list of the best and worst performing markets, as well a... (118 views)

Having bond funds in your portfolio would save you some heartache during times of market volatility.  (210 views)

Find out which markets outpaced the rest for the first-half of the year.  (132 views)

Various Southeast Asian currencies have hit their respective all-time highs in April this year, does this spell a predicament for the Southeast Asian... (217 views)

The recent relaxation of investment laws by the Malaysian government has set the country's investment climate right for investors. As the top perform... (296 views)

In the first quarter of 2007, the Malaysian and Singapore markets were the best-performing equity markets, while China and India (94 views)

Markets have shown so much volatility that investors are starting to wonder how long this correction will last.  (156 views)

Chinese equities have enjoyed a spectacular year in 2006. In the near term, however, volatility and correction for some sectors within the Chinese ec... (279 views)

In the past one month, we have seen some Asian markets close at either their historical or multi-year highs. This article examines some of the key dr... (191 views)

For the first three quarters of the year, only two out of the 15 markets covered had negative returns, with the Indonesian market turning out to be t... (97 views)

Markets did not do as well in the second quarter, but a number of them still posted strong returns for the first half of 2006.  (96 views)

There were no changes in the underlying economic fundamentals of markets. So what triggered the drop? (107 views)

The worst hit markets include India and GEMs, but we explain why we remain positive on equities.  (124 views)

Find out which markets performed the best in 1Q06, and why markets like South Korea and Taiwan underperformed.  (105 views)

Will the main drivers for the Indian market continue to drive the bull run in the medium term?  (136 views)

Find out which markets topped the chart in 2005 and our outlook for 2006.  (112 views)

We examine the reasons behind the interest rate hike, and its impact on the market. (138 views)

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The nerves of many local investors have been badly rattled of late. The bankruptcy of Lehman Brothers, and the mini bonds saga that followed, gave in... (370 views)

It seems that a severe recession could be here next year. There are three logical moves that investors can do: hold cash, position a portfolio to ris... (505 views)

iFAST Corporation co-founder and executive director Moh Hon Meng says it’s time to go back into equity markets. (869 views)

There is a saying, widely attributed to Winston Churchill, which “Americans can always be counted on to do the right thing ..... after they have exha... (175 views)

Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, the Finance Minister recently announced a slew of initiatives to strengthen the economy and maintain its growth. Read on ... (276 views)

Religious preferences aside, are Shariah-compliant funds better than conventional unit trusts? We examine what an Islamic fund is and how you can b... (388 views)

Depending on the national pension scheme to finance your retirement is a huge mistake. Here’s why.  (694 views)

Spin-doctoring creates a biased portrayal of an event. Sadly, it is not uncommon in the investing world. But why is independent research so important... (236 views)


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