Investment portfolio is important sector in property investment. Over the years, real estate has proven time and again its stability, attractive returns and ability to hedge against inflation. Thus, it is not surprising that most of the rich invest substantially in property investment.
It is an expert opinion that most people’s Asset Allocation Model and Investment Portfolio should look something like this (give or take 5%): Assuming you have RM100,000 set aside for investment purposes, at least RM60,000 should be invested in properties. Less than RM30,000 go directly into the stock market and the balance (less than RM5,000) into high risks, highly leveraged, volatile investments such as Options, Futures or Foreign Exchange (Forex).
Many people make the mistake of concentrating too much of their time and money into the upper levels of the pyramid, as their investment portfolio returns are highly volatile and unpredictable.
First, it’s extremely important to build up a solid investment base using real estate before venturing into other investments to give your investment portfolio regular and predictable rental income and to enjoy capital appreciation.
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