What are unit trusts?
Unit trusts pool the resources of investors into one large fund, which is then divided into shares, or 'units'. Unit trusts are managed by professional fund managers and have varying levels of risk and return.
Whether you are making your first investment, or adding an investment to your portfolio, at HSBC you can choose from a range of funds to match your attitude to risk and investment goals.
Why invest in Unit Trusts?
- Diversifying riskYour investment is spread across a diverse portfolio.
- Professional managementFund managers whose expertise is working for you.
- Access to worldwide marketsYour money can be invested in financial markets globally.
- Invest at your own paceBegin with a lump sum investment or progressively build your portfolio with monthly contribution.
Why is diversification important
- Minimises the risk of lossTo your overall investment portfolio by reducing potential volatility.
- More opportunities for returnSpreads your investments to different asset classes.
- Protects against adverse market cyclesProtection from unexpected market crisis like the COVID-19 pandemic.
Check unit trust prices and top funds performance
Log on to HSBC Online Banking, select 'Unit Trust Browser' under 'Quick links' to access our full range of unit trust funds.
Existing HSBC customers can access our retail unit trust funds via EZInvest on our mobile banking app. Download it today.
Don't have an HSBC investment account?
How to create an HSBC Unit Trust Investment Account online
Create your HSBC Unit Trust Investment Account via Online Banking now for more ease and convenience.
Ways to invest in Unit Trusts
Unit trusts browser is a new platform within HSBC that enables investors to transact online. Find our full range of unit trusts by using keywords or filters and compare them in terms of performance, volatility, holdings, risk rating and other data to help find the right funds for your needs.
EZInvest is a new platform on the HSBC Malaysia Mobile Banking app that allows you to start investing in some of the unit trust funds at your fingertips. It enables you to have a daily updated view of your portfolio performance, with a quick shortcut to buy more or sell your existing funds.
Access our full range of unit trust funds with the HSBC unit trusts browser
With the HSBC unit trusts browser, you can now screen through a wide range of unit trust funds across asset classes, geographies and fund houses.
- Wide range of funds selection – It offers a selection of more than 80 funds across different asset classes, geographical exposure, risk levels. You can also access Shariah-compliant and ESG funds via this platform.
- Interactive and easy-to-use funds tool – It allows you to access useful fund information and tools to enhance your decision-making process. You will be able to utilise interactive performance charts, fund comparison and filter functions to identify funds that best suit your objective, strategy or risk profile. For the discerning investors, you can also access in-depth fund profiles, risk-return profile and other quantitative analysis provided by a global information provider – Morningstar.
- Dynamic and convenient – You can buy, sell, switch or set up monthly investment plans at the tip of your hands, across MYR and other major foreign currencies. Whether you are just starting out, or you are looking for new opportunities, unit trusts browser offers a full selection of retail and wholesale funds to choose from.
- Competitive sales charge – The unit trusts browser platform sales charge is priced competitively in the market, making growing wealth accessible and affordable to all.
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How to invest
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Things you should know
Only individuals registered with Federation of Investment Managers Malaysia (FiMM) as consultants are authorised to promote, market and distribute unit trust schemes. To better safeguard your interest during any discussion and investment related to unit trust schemes, you are advised to access https://www.fimm.com.my/search and key in the full name of the unit trust consultant to verify if they are authorised by FiMM.
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