Top Performing Unit Trust Funds in Malaysia 2023!

*This article was first written by Irwin Umban. The content and information on this article might be changed or updated periodically by Team Loanstreet without notice.

In trying times like these - an unstable economy, COVID-19 and all, more people have realised the importance of diversifying their incomes.

So, other than your usual source of income, where else you can park your money and get a higher return? Unit trust fund lah!

If you don’t know what it is, a unit trust fund is simply a collection of company stocks or bonds that is managed by a professional fund manager. Here, read this unit trust article to understand it better.

But as history has taught us, not all funds perform well. According to Investopedia, even the funds that were performing well in the short term, say 3 months to 5 years may underperform other funds over the long term (10 years or more).

Therefore, it’s important to set a clear objective as to whether you want to make money in the short term or long term. Below, depending on your objective, you will find the best performing unit trust funds to invest and grow your money.

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Top 5 Performing Funds For Short Term Investment (1 month - 5 Years)

If you’re investing for short term gain, typically within 1 month to 5 years, you must make sure that the fund you’re investing can give a higher return than fixed deposit rate, which averages around 3%.

You also have to understand also that the fund is very volatile, meaning it can go up and down easily, just like your heartbeat while running. This situation will put you at a higher risk of losing your money. If you’re caught in a bad situation, then better discuss with your financial advisor as to whether to continue investing or shift your money towards other funds.

Once you understand the risks involved, then go ahead and invest in these funds, which gives a very good return over a short term period.

Top 5 Performing Unit Trust Funds (1 Month)

Rank	Fund Name	Return
1	AHAM PRS Conservative fund	69.59%
2	Pan European Property Equities	13.86%
3	European Equity Alpha	9.36%
4	Precious Metals Securities	9.08%
5	Affin Hwang World Series - Global Equity - MYR	7.87%

Source: eUnittrust.com.my

Top 5 Performing Unit Trust Funds (3 Months)

Rank	Fund Name	Return
1	Principal Islamic Global Technology Fund - MYR Hedged	15.93%
2	abrdn Islamic World Equity Fund (Class A)	11.63%
3	Nomura Global Shariah Sustainable Equity Fund - MYR Class A	11.54%
4	Manulife Investment Indonesia Equity	10.64%
5	Nomura Global High Conviction Fund - MYR	10.40%

Source: eUnittrust.com.my

Top 5 Performing Unit Trust Funds (6 Months)

Rank	Fund Name	Return
1	Hong Kong Tech Index Fund - RM-Hedged	35.50%
2	Hong Kong Tech Index Fund - RM	29.64%
3	RHB Asian High Yield Fund - RM	26.20%
4	Manulife Investment Greater China	25.17%
5	Principal Greater China Equity - MYR Hedged	25.13%

Source: eUnittrust.com.my

Top 5 Performing Unit Trust Funds (1 Year)

Rank	Fund Name	Return
1	Eastspring Investments Japan Dynamic MY - MYR Hedged	21.34%
2	PMB Dana Bestari	20.85%
3	RHB European Select Fund	15.94%
4	PMB Dana Al-Aiman	15.20%
5	Principal China Direct Opportunities Fund - MYR	14.58%

Source: eUnittrust.com.my

Top 5 Performing Unit Trust Funds (2 Years)

Rank	Fund Name	Return
1	RHB Energy Fund	53.51%
2	RHB Kidsave Trust Fund	34.22%
3	Eastspring Investments Japan Dynamic MY - MYR Hedged	32.98%
4	RHB Growth And Income Focus Trust Fund	30.96%
5	RHB Dana Hazeem	30.71%

Source: eUnittrust.com.my

Top 5 Performing Unit Trust Funds (3 Years)

Rank	Fund Name	Return
1	KAF Core Income Fund	202.76%
2	United Malaysia Fund - MYR Class A	113.83%
3	KAF Vision Fund	100.38%
4	Eastspring Investments Japan Dynamic MY - MYR Hedged	100.00%
5	Manulife Investment Indonesia Equity	90.95%

Source: eUnittrust.com.my

Top 5 Performing Unit Trust Funds (5 Years)

Rank	Fund Name	Return
1	KAF Core Income Fund	133.37%
2	KAF Vision Fund	80.00%
3	RHB Gold And General Fund	75.85%
4	Manulife Investment U.S Equity	75.53%
5	TA Global Technology Fund	72.85%

Source: eUnittrust.com.my

What about long term investment (10 Years)? Here’s the top 5 Performing Unit Trust Funds for that

If you invested 10 years ago into these funds, you would’ve doubled your money already, or even more! And if you invest even longer, you just might end up just like Warren Buffet.

Just see his net worth over time from when he started early and as he keeps reinvesting in companies stocks and shares. Lesson? It pays to invest long term!

Rank	Fund Name	Return
1	TA Global Technology Fund	302.65%
2	AmChina A-Shares - MYR	280.57%
3	Manulife Investment U.S Equity	240.70%
4	Manulife India Equity Fund - MYR	226.86%
5	KAF Vision Fund	205.05%

Source: eUnittrust.com.my

Of course, do note that any type of investment carries a certain risk with it so doing your due diligence is very important! When we say do due diligence, it means doing your research properly lah. But, if you’re someone who likes to be on the safer side of things and still want to grow your money, then better take advantage of these Fixed Deposit Promos!

Stay safe & happy investing!

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