4. When is the best time to invest in unit trusts?

You can invest at any time.

However, it is very difficult for an investor to predict market conditions i.e. to buy units at the lowest price and sell them at the highest price. Our knowledge and insight into the workings of the financial markets enables us to provide the investor with expertise which takes into account market fluctuations. and applies an effective investment strategy.

 

One of the most common mistakes made by investors is to switch in and out of unit trusts based on short-term performance figures. Periodic switching between funds can lead to increase in the cost of transactions, which can reduce the return on your investment.

 

It is important to note that portfolio managers do not manage funds on a short- term basis. Most portfolios, particularly equity funds, are managed to generate consistently good returns over a period of five years and above.

 

A good strategy is to buy unit trusts on a regular basis - termed shilling cost averaging. This method allows you to avoid the risk of poor timing, which may result in buying when the market is high and selling when the market is low.

 

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