FBM KLCI - closed higher for the seventh consecutive session above 1,600

Stocks on Bursa Malaysia ended higher yesterday with the benchmark FBMKLCI finished higher for the seventh consecutive day to close above the 1,600 psychological level, accumulating gains of 5% during its seven-day rally. Read more >>

How Do Beginners Trade Stocks in Malaysian Market?

 Entering the financial world is not difficult at all. You need to have basic knowledge of investment, when the market is bullish and when it is bearish, market sentiments and you are good to go. Also, the returns on investment are calculated on the basis of risk. Higher the risk, the higher the returns.

So if you are new to trading, you must be wondering how to trade stocks in Malaysia. So here are some of the basic things that you must know before making any investment in the stock market. Also, we have answered a few common queries that beginners might have in the stock market.

What is the minimum amount to start trading stocks?

There is no minimum amount to start trading stocks. You can start with any amount. Although all this will depend on your strategy of stock trading and the broker that you want to use. So you can start trading with any amount but a sound trading strategy will help you to generate good returns in the market.

Also if you want to start trading in the Malaysia market you need to hire an investment advisor and also a market signal provider. They can guide you and give you proper recommendations about the stock market. They can also give you daily trading tips that will be beneficial to generate good returns in the market.

How much do I need to invest to make a profit in a month?

The key to making money in the stock market is to stay invested in the stock market. Your time in the market is the best indicator of profits generated in the market. The average return provided by the stock market is 10-12% annually. But there are many investors who fail to generate a return of even 10%.

The only reason for this is that they don’t stay for a long period of time. So if you are a beginner to the market, it is important to understand the market trend. It is also important to understand the time of investment and exit strategy for a particular stock.

With all this information you will be able to enter the market successfully, invest a good amount, and generate good returns in the course of time.

The timing of entering and exiting the market is very crucial. A stockbroker or a market signal provider is the best source to get this information. They are experts in this field and with their detailed research, they will help you to find a suitable time for investment. They will also train you about when to hold an investment and when to sell it off.

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Bursa ends morning session in positive territory

KUALA LUMPUR (April 8): Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session in positive territory on persistent buying support for heavyweight stocks, led by the healthcare counters.

At the lunch break, the FBM KLCI was 1.69 points better at 1,602.28 from yesterday’s close at 1,600.59.

The index opened 0.78 of a point easier at 1,599.81, and moved between 1,599.51 and 1,609.39 throughout the morning session.

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However, on the broader market, losers led gainers 519 versus 486, while 419 counters were unchanged, 732 untraded and 25 others suspended.

Total volume stood at 4.54 billion shares worth RM2.61 billion.

“The FBM KLCI is able to sustain above the 1,600 today, but sentiments remain tepid on the absence of any clear buying catalysts.

Singapore’s Straits Times Index edged up 0.05 per cent to 3,197.49, Japan’s Nikkei was 0.25 per cent easier at 29,747.46, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng was up by 0.83 per cent to 28,913.50, and South Korea’s Kospi fell 0.04 per cent to 3,136.49

Back home, heavyweights Maybank fell 18 sen to RM8.30, Public Bank shed two sen to RM4.20, Petronas Chemicals slipped 10 sen to RM7.85, Tenaga reduced four sen to RM10.22 and IHH Healthcare was down eight sen to RM5.32.

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Bursa opens easier but rebounds thereafter

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KUALA LUMPUR (April 8): Bursa Malaysia opened easier but rebounded thereafter today, attempting to extend yesterday’s gains, despite the flat overnight performance on Wall Street.

The US stock markets staged a modest recovery after the US Federal Reserve signals no changes to the current bond-buying program.

At 9.10am, the benchmark FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) gained 2.02 points to 1,602.61 from Wednesday’s close of 1,600.59.

The index opened 0.78 of-a-point easier at 1,599.81.

“We believe the foreign buying support yesterday may continue to lift FBM KLCI members in the near term. Given the higher oil prices resulting from the recovery of global economy, coupled with the smooth ongoing COVID-19 vaccination, it should bring some optimism to the market.

“The key index may have a positive bias moves over the near term with the resistance envisaged along 1,615 to 1,635, while the support level is set at 1,565 to 1,575.

It added that sector-focus traders will still look out for the recovery-theme sector such as consumer, aviation, tourism, construction and property on the back of the ongoing vaccination plan on the local front.

Of the heavyweights, Public Bank gained three sen to RM4.25,  Petronas Chemicals added four sen to RM7.99,  while Maybank fell eight sen to RM8.40, Tenaga shed two sen to RM10.24, and IHH Healthcare was flat at RM5.31.

Among the active counters, Luster Industries and its warrant added one sen each to 24.5 sen and 14.5 sen, respectively, DGB Asia and Pasukhas Group edged up half- a-sen each to 6.5 sen and three sen, respectively, while Permaju was flat at 22 sen.

Sector-wise, the Industrial Products and Services Index edged up 0.24 of-a-point to 195.12, the Financial Services Index slipped 15.5 points to 15,363.71, while the Plantation Index went down 17.48 points to 7,060.43.

+ Check out the news of the past 24 hours

  

1️⃣ The House of Representatives plans to vote on the $ 1.9 trillion stimulus package at the weekend

 The US House of Representatives will vote on Friday on the US $ 1.9 trillion bailout bill proposed by Mr. Biden, said Representative Steny Hoyer, the House's No. 2 Democrat.

 - The American people strongly support this bill and we are moving quickly to make it into law, "Hoyer said on Twitter Tuesday.

 The House Budget Committee approved the measure on Monday.  Adopting new bailout packages to reduce the economic damage caused by the pandemic is a top priority for Democratic President Joe Biden.

 Although polls show that Americans want more economic support, Democrats - which control Congress closely - and Republicans have been very different in their views about whether it has  how can be given.

 The number of coronavirus deaths of the United States this week surpassed half a million, along with millions of others are infected and unemployed.

 2️⃣ Fed Chairman - J. Powell's statements during Monday's hearing to House Financial Services Committee:

 - Inflation may take more than 3 years to reach the Fed's inflation target.

 - Fed will continue to keep interest rates low.

 - Repeat commitment to continue buying bonds to support the economy.

 => The Chairman's comments are a sign that the Fed plans to keep interest rates unchanged for a long time, at least 3 years.  Fed will be ready to keep the stimulus to support the economy in the next 3 years.  This allayed concerns about the possibility that the Fed would soon raise interest rates when the economy began to recover.  Gold has the potential to increase in the near future.

 3️⃣ Notable facts and data for today

  - At tonight, the United States will announce the adjusted value of the annual real GDP ratio for the fourth quarter, which is expected to be adjusted up to 4.2%.  Also announced is the monthly rate of US durable orders in January, is expected to hit a record 1.1%.

 At tonight, Bostic, the 2021 FOMC voting committee and Atlanta Fed president, delivered the opening speech at the 2021 virtual banking outlook hosted by the Atlanta Fed.  In the early hours of Friday morning, the 2021 FOMC voting committee, the Atlanta Fed President, Bostic, and the FOMC permanent voting committee, New York Fed President, Williams will also make speeches.