FAQ

1- What is unit trust?
A Unit Trust Fund consists of a pool of funds collected from a group of investors with similar objectives. This collective investment fund is managed full time by professional fund managers. An investment portfolio typically includes equities, bonds and assets.

A unit trust is a three-way relationship among the manager, the trustee and the unit holder. The manager manages and operates the unit trust fund, the trustee holds all the assets and the unit holder is the investor.

2- Who can invest in Eastspring unit trust?

 Individuals and companies, Malaysians and foreigners.

3- What is so great about unit trust? Why invest in unit trust?
In brief, investors like unit trust because it is less risky than investing directly in the stock market, and the fact that it has the potential to generate handsome returns in the long run. Another reason is because they don't have the skill and time to invest on their own. In more specific, investors invest in unit trust due to the following: 

a- Professional management - by qualified and experienced, full time fund manager.

b- Diversification - invest in various class of instruments i.e. equities, sukuk etc.

c- Higher returns - may get to enjoy returns above 20% a year.

d- Ease of transaction - friendly agents/unit trust consultants, online account, nationwide offices.

 4- How to invest in Eastspring unit trust?

Investment can be made through agents/unit trust consultants. To invest, please call Rafieq 013-652 1777 (or whatsapp/telegram) or e-mail to frafieq@gmail.com.

5- What is the minimum investment required for initial and subsequent investment in Eastspring funds?

Minimum investment for both cash and EPF investments is RM1,000. For regular cash investment is RM100 - no upfront payment needed, just fill in some forms.

Minimum subsequent investments for cash and regular investment is RM100 only. For EPF, min additional investment is RM1000.