What is House Flipping?

Flipping is a property investing strategy that involves buying a property and then selling it for a profit within a short period of time. The profit can come from appreciation of the housing market, but it is more common for flipper to improve the property and then try to sell it for higher price. Sam [...]

Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri 2011

Horlic.com would like to wish everyone Selamat Hari Raya! Watch out your speed when driving to avoid summon from Ops Sikap! Most importantly, please drives save for your family and loved ones at home! Enjoy your holidays! Selamat balik kampong!

What is Real Estate Investment?

Investment real estate refers to properties that generate income for a buyer or are purchased with profit in mind, rather than as places for the buyer to live. In most cases, the investor collects lease or rental income from the tenant who lives in the property. The investor can also benefit when the property value [...]

Malaysia Gold Price: 999 & 916 Latest Gold Rate For Jewellery Shops (26 August 2011)

Recommended Retail Gold Price Today (26 August 2011): 999 Gold: RM201.00 per gram 916 Gold: RM190.00 per gram 835 Gold: RM175.00 per gram 750 Gold: RM157.00 per gram 375 Gold: RM85.00 per gram Recommended Retail Gold Price (20 August 2011): 999 Gold: RM212.00 per gram 916 Gold: RM200.00 per gram 835 Gold: RM184.00 per gram [...]

What is Mutual Fund? Unit Trust Basics for the New Investor

A mutual fund is an investment scheme that pools the capital (money) of many individual investors and invests it in a set portfolio. In Malaysia, mutual fund is better known as Unit Trust Fund. Steve decides that he would like to start invest. He wants a balance and diversify investment portfolio broken down into 50% [...]

Top 10 Defensive Stocks Picks in Malaysia Stock Market 2011 – OSK Research

Which stock to buy today in Malaysia stock market? Go for defensive sectors like media, healthcare, consumer and telecommunication, Chris Eng, head of research of OSK Research advised. Top 10 Defensive Stocks Picks Axiata Group Berhad Supermax Berhad KPJ Healthcare Berhad AirAsia Berhad QL Resources Berhad Petronas Gas Berhad Telekom Malaysia Berhad Guinness Anchor Berhad [...]

What is Monetary Inflation?

Monetary inflation is the increase in the price of goods and services caused by increases in the supply of money. Let’s look at the tiny nation of Pandora, tidying up all the building, cars, cows, and commodities, Pandora as a nation is worth 1,000 dollars and has 1,000 1-dollar bills in circulation. In Pandora, you [...]

What is inflation?

Inflation is the increase in prices of goods or services over time. Dan just got paid and needs to buy groceries. Dan heads to grocery store and load up his car with items that he needs. These items cost Dan a total of 100 dollars. A year later, Dan returns to the groceries store with [...]

Malaysia Gold Price: 999 & 916 Latest Gold Rate For Jewellery Shops (20 August 2011)

Recommended Retail Gold Price Today (20 August 2011): 999 Gold: RM212.00 per gram 916 Gold: RM200.00 per gram 835 Gold: RM184.00 per gram 750 Gold: RM165.00 per gram 375 Gold: RM90.00 per gram Recommended Retail Gold Price (9 August 2011): 999 Gold: RM201.00 per gram 916 Gold: RM190.00 per gram 835 Gold: RM175.00 per gram [...]

Amanah Saham Wawasan 2020 (ASW 2020) Declares Dividend 6.5 sen for FY 2011

UPDATE: Amanah Saham Wawasan 2020 (ASW2020) unit holders will be entitled for dividend payout of 6.50 sen per unit for the financial year ending 31 August 2011, announced by Amanah Saham Nasional (ASNB). For the dividend payments, it will be automatically credited into unitholders’ investment account from 1 September 2011. ASW 2020 Historical Dividend Rates [...]