Just about every single day, you’re bound to hear some chatter around Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies. As of September 2021, there are more than just a handful of companies that accept cryptocurrencies as payment methods. And recently, even the country El Salvador has adopted this new form of currency. It cannot be denied that this […]

Unless you haven’t turned on your phone for the past month, you must have seen or heard about the splash NFTs have been creating. From enthusiasts’ tweets to news headlines of yet another NFT being sold for millions of dollars, it has been taking over the Internet. While some are convinced they are the new […]

With the average starting salary for fresh graduates in Malaysia ranging between RM2,300 to RM2,500 combined with the rising cost of living, it comes as no surprise that there is a huge percentage of Gen Y who are now stuck in a rat race. Research studies by Malaysian Digest have shown that millennials are earning […]

Investments like purchasing a property are great! But what’s not so great is the process and the time it takes to make that investment yours. Fortunately, liquid investing can help counter this issue. It presents the opportunity to build your wealth while keeping your funds easily accessible.  What are liquid investments?  Liquid investments can be […]

Since the commencement of the stock markets, gold has gained quite the reputation to have a negative correlation to stocks while having a positive correlation to inflation. But what is the history of gold?  For as far back as 550 B.C., gold coins were minted and have been used as a currency and a symbol […]

Investing is important.  And you’ll probably lose it if you see another article talking about it.  But the thought of it scares you. After all, nothing is guaranteed when you invest except that you’ll be taking some losses. And you don’t even have an inkling of where to start learning about the flashing green and […]

If you haven’t already heard, credit reporting agency CTOS Digital Bhd made their debut on Bursa Malaysia’s Main Market earlier today. Although their initial offer price (IPO) was RM1.10, the stock had opened at RM1.50. However, as of 11am, it had surged to RM1.76—an increase of 60%. CTOS Digital’s IPO is said to be the […]

If you’ve been on the Internet for the past couple of months, it’s more than likely you’ve come across the rage of cryptocurrency. Headlines after headlines and Elon Musk’s involvement in it made everyone think that this technology is going to change the world. All the news and buzz certainly has to mean something, right? […]

Imagine you’ve just started your career in a local company after graduating with your bachelor’s degree a local university. You’re also originally from Kedah, and had to deal with many things when you first moved to Kuala Lumpur to earn a living. After six months of working in the city, you’ve finally settled down. However […]

Memiliki simpanan sebagai merupakan aspek penting dalam pengurusan kewangan peribadi. Tindakan ini ialah langkah pertama dan termudah untuk membina portfolio kewangan sebelum beralih ke komponen yang lebih kompleks, seperti pelaburan, pengurusan hartanah, dan memulakan perniagaan sendiri. Bagi generasi millennial yang bakal memasuki usia 30an,  dan masih tidak tahu bagaimana untuk mula menyimpan wang, panduan dibawah […]

A stock index fund is becoming increasingly popular as investors seek investments that are a little easier to manage.  An index fund is designed to match the investment results of a specific market index. That said, it can consist of either stocks or bonds in its portfolio. The difference when comparing index funds is the […]

Ever wonder how big brands like Chatime and Burger King manage to have stores wherever you go? It’s like they are everywhere. Brands such as these are able to expand their brand and business exponentially through a business concept called franchising. In a franchise agreement, local entrepreneurs, under certain conditions, are permitted to carry the […]

Have you always wanted to start investing but thought that you needed a large sum of money to start? Guess what, there’s actually no minimum amount needed for you to start investing! Learn how you can start investing and where you should invest! What is investing? Let’s begin with the fundamentals before we delve into […]

One of the biggest reasons that some people prefer to stay away from stocks and invest in other assets such as government bonds and fixed deposit accounts is that the stock market is nowhere near stable. Investing in it can almost be expounded as a roller coaster ride.  Formally, a stock market correction is described […]

Exchange Traded Funds (ETF) are a great way to diversify your investments. To get a better understanding of ETFs, CompareHero.my spoke to experts from Affin Hwang Asset Management. Though Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) are not new, they have grown to be highly favourable among investors, sustaining their growth over the past decade, in part due […]

Real estate investing is actually an investing method that covers a huge variety of strategies and products. Ranging from buying Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), to a more direct approach of trading the properties directly. Rental properties are hands down one of the best ways to generate some side income.  However, there have also been […]

A financially-secure retirement doesn’t just happen. It takes a whole lot of planning and commitment and, obviously, money. Regardless of your age, planning for retirement is a significant part of your financial journey. True enough, for most of us, retirement is the main reason why we start saving in the first place because when you […]

Though financial returns and social considerations have not always gone hand in hand, the trend seems to be diverting the other way in recent years towards Socially Responsible Investments (SRI)—businesses that produce measurable, positive social and environmental impact alongside a financial return.  Essentially, a socially responsible instrument is suitable for investors who want to produce […]

Having a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) in your portfolio is an attractive alternative investment option as it’s a great way to receive a steady stream of cash in the form of both capital gains and dividends. We’ve outlined this point in the first part of our two-part REIT series. What is REIT? REIT is […]

CompareHero.my spoke to Dr Zaemah Zainuddin, an associate professor from Universiti Utara Malaysia and a Malaysian Financial Planning Council certified trainer, to get a better understanding of the advantages and disadvantages of investing in REITs.  Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) is an investment vehicle that pools a group of investors’ money together in a collective […]