Special Campaign for Public China Ittikal Fund (PCIF) - 16 June 2009 to 31 July 2009

Just in case u missed the ad on the newspaper, Good News! Public Mutual will be running a special campaign for Public China Ittikal Fund (PCIF) from 16 June 2009 to 31 July 2009.

During this period, investors will enjoy a special promotional service charge as low as 5.00%! The normal charge rate is at 5.50%

For investment of RM10,000 & above, the service charge will be at 5.00%

As for investment from RM5,000 to RM9,999-99, the service charge will be at 5.25%

Besides, you will be contributing to charity, while investing!

For every successful transaction above RM500 into PCIF during the promotional period, RM1 will be donated by Public Mutual to Baitulmal, an authorized body to accept and manage funds for the benefits of the society.

Will PCIF perform? They have been dissapoiting thus far..

In the current economic crisis, if there is any country who can lead the rest of the world out of this crisis, it has to be China. The Chinese economy is expected to lead emerging markets in a period of economic recovery throughout 2009 and 2010. The Chinese economy is projected to grow by 6.5% in 2009 and 7.5% in 2010 supported by the government’s US$586 billion stimulus package and accommodative monetary policy.

Based on the quarterly report (as at 31 March 2009) by Public Mutual, PCIF invest 44.64% of their money in China, 25.54% in Taiwan, 17.81% in Malaysia and 12.01% in Hong Kong.

Within the stock markets of Greater China, there is a wide range of listed companies which may provide good opportunities for investors to participate in the future growth of the region. PCIF is positioned to tap into the long-term growth opportunities of the Greater China region of China, Hong Kong and Taiwan.

Special Service Charge of 5% on All Equity Fund

Public Mutual is offering a Special Service Charge of 5% when you invest in their equity funds for a limited period. The offer period is from 3 November to 3 December, 2008.

As in my earlier post titled "Unit Trust is still the way to go", investing in unit trust is still the better choice despite the global financial crisis. In fact, this is best time to invest in unit trust. With this Special Service Charge offer, they will be bring in more funds to continue investing in value counter that had been battered down, counters that are still fundamentally strong and profitable. Investment at the current lower price will surely increase your potential earnings in the future.

Besides, this special service charge will be extended to all cash transactions (including standing instructions, Ringgit Cost Averaging instructions and switching of low-load units) into the equity funds during the said period.

This is indeed an opportune time for long term investors to take advantage of this attractive offer of lower service charge to increase their investment into the equity funds to meet their long term investment goals.

The world's most renowned investor Warren Buffett had in his recent article titled
'Buy American. I Am" published on 16 October 2008 in the New York Times, quoted the following in explaining why he began to invest heavily in stocks: -

“I can't predict the short-term movements of the stock market. I haven't the faintest idea as to whether stocks will be higher or lower in a month - or a year – from now. What is likely, however, is that the market will move higher, perhaps substantially so, well before either sentiment or the economy turns up. So if you wait for the robins, spring will be over.”