A complete guide to exchange traded funds | How to buy ETFs Malaysia

Exchange traded funds (ETFs) are relatively new investments in Malaysia - but they are fast becoming one of the most popular investment tools in the world, and with good reason! ETFs are low cost, highly diversified and many have strong track records of consistently high returns - best of all, its beginner friendly, and you can start with any amount, even just RM10!

If it sounds too good to be true, don't take my word for it - legendary investor Warren Buffet recommends low cost index funds (which are basically what an ETFs are) to the average investor. This is because you don't need to do much research into it to make it work; and on top of that, most, if not all professional fund managers will not be able to beat the index over the long term! So really, its a good investment for both beginners and seasoned investors alike.

Topics covered:
0:00 Introduction
00:36 What are ETFs?
01:59 Advantages of ETFs
04:58 Disadvantages of ETFs
06:37 How to buy Malaysian ETFs
07:04 Leveraged and inverse ETFs
09:33 How to buy US ETFs
10:39 How to buy international ETFs

Excited to get started?
The local brokerage I use is Rakuten, it's easy to sign up and easy to use:
Referral link: (free Rakuten points for both of us!)

For overseas brokerages, TD Ameritrade SG/ Trade Station Global/Interactive brokers are great picks!

But if you're lazy (like me), Stashaway is my go to roboadvisor for an easy, automated monthly investment into international ETFs.

Happy investing! :D
FYI I am not a licensed financial planner, please do your research before investing - all that jazz.

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[gobi_ik]

The greatest video on ETFs of all time. So freaking easy to understand... jeez thank you so much.

[marcustgz]

very informative video. i love how the dog was just chilling at the back the whole time

[dreamedcar]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge. May God Allah bless you.... aameen

[tiendungkhocool]

I'm an expat and on my way to grow my money in Malaysia. I watched several of your video and I love it. Easy to understand and very informative. Hope to get more content from you for all beginner investor like me. BTW, your dog got my attention <3. HAHA!!!

[jacquelinekoh]

I am new to ETF, came accoss your video by the keyword 'malaysia'. I must say is straight-to-the point explanation.

Now I know which type of tools are more convenience for me to manage my investment.

Thank you so much ❤️❤️ happy Chinese news year.

[mjxshlm]

Thanks for the video! It’s very clear and concise

[vijay-wzqu]

Hi swan I'm new to investing
How do I open account under spdsp 500 to buy etf stock
Tq swan

[astonsoh]

Buying ETF according to IOPV or bidding price ..

[iwanqf]

How they charge the fee? They deducted from our existing stock? Thanks

[amiblack]

Hi Swan thanks for the wonderful detail. Its very informative and beneficial too. I would like to know about the tax structure for these ETF. Since the budget 2021 stated that start from Jan 2022 all the foreign income tax exemption will be repeal. May I know do the ETF that we bought from Bursa Malaysia will be traced? Thanks in advance.

[vennessakuek]

Hi Swan, would love your view on this. If you're young and just starting off investing in Malaysia, would unit trusts be better than etfs?

[BalrajSingh-ggqm]

Hi this was a good video. Well structured and the information was clear.
I use roboadvisors to invest, mainly for the overall lower cost(unfortunetly with lower returns too).
Recently i bought the myetfus 50 titans, a malaysian based etf. But i am really having doubts on the long term potential(say 10 years). My concern is that the NAV will not increase as much. Do you have any experience with this etf?

[dilyaTebya]

That was so informative! direct to the point and easy to understand..thank you!

[harivendrannathan]

Heyy. Amazing video! Quick question, can I invest in ETFs on ETORO?

[anthonyyang]

Thank you so much for your explaination XD

[allentham]

Thank you for the informative and easy to understand video!

[lionelcuan]

Annual fee, which mean when we bought it we *must reserve money in our share trading account for the invest firm to charge us?
(Example, buy 1000myr reserve 300myr?)

[natassha-qp]

New subscriber here :) may i know where can i invest for index fund in malaysia?

[chinlk]

Love how ur dog sleep for the whole video. Nice video btw =)

[faithisking]

During the buying session wht does it mean by expired date like today. Does it if i dont sell it by today i will lost everything?