Year of the Wood Snake, a symbol of wisdom and transformation, offers unique insights into your financial journey. Explore how your zodiac's traits, combined with the energy of resilience and foresight, empower you to seize exclusive opportunities and navigate challenges.
What Does the Year of The Wood Snake Hold for You?
The year holds financial promise for the Rat, Dragon, and Snake, with growth opportunities, but it requires prudence and a rational approach to avoid impulsive or risky decisions. The Ox and Horse can expect steady progress and exciting earning opportunities, provided they remain diligent and cautious. Meanwhile, the Rabbit and Monkey may experience unexpected opportunities and expenses, emphasising the need for financial responsibility and vigilance against scams. Tigers and Sheep will succeed by being adaptable, resilient and balancing ambition with smart planning.
The Rooster, another ally of the Snake, can expect recognition for its efforts and dedication but may need to step outside its comfort zone to embrace new opportunities. The Dog, after a challenging year in 2024, can anticipate a year of promising growth through a positive outlook and sound investment decisions. Finally, the Pig, though less in sync with the Snake, can find financial stability by being prudent and sticking to healthy financial habits.
Channel the Energy of the Wood Snake to Invest in Your Future
No matter what the Year of the Wood Snake holds for you, one thing holds true regardless of your zodiac sign: wealth accumulation needs to start somewhere. Investing in unit trusts might be a smart way to diversify your portfolio and harness compounding returns.
Whether you're a newcomer testing the waters of investing or a seasoned pro, 2025 presents exciting possibilities.
Despite the anticipated market volatility this year, Principal’s investment team believes that economic conditions will remain resilient, supported by strong fundamentals, favorable economic trends, rising corporate profits, and robust financial stability. These key factors make the outlook for global stocks particularly promising.
While the US has led recent market gains, Asian equities remain promising. Supported by technological advancements and supply chain shifts, Southeast Asia is poised to benefit.
Closer to home, Malaysia offers opportunities for secular growth, backed by key economic initiatives such as the New Industrial Master Plan, the National Energy Transition Roadmap, and the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone.
Meanwhile, experts note that the tech sector continues to make waves with artificial intelligence and healthcare breakthroughs. Innovations like personalised medicine and cutting-edge weight-loss advancements are poised to deliver significant returns.
If you're looking to grow your wealth, Principal Asset Management offers a range of funds designed to match your market exposure preferences and help you navigate the investment landscape in 2025.
Funds in Focus
| Market Exposure | Fund | Since Inception Performance* | Highlights |
| Malaysia | Principal Malaysia Titans Fund | 15.26% |
Top holdings include: • CIMB • Malayan Banking • Public Bank |
| Regional | Principal Asia Pacific Dynamic Mixed Asset Fund | 6.52% |
Top holdings include: • Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing • Hitachi • Tencent Holdings |
| Global | Principal Global Titans Fund | 23.88% |
Top holdings include: • Apple • Nvidia • Microsoft |
| Principal DALI Global Equity Fund | 13.28% |
Top holdings include: • Microsoft • Tesla • Exxon Mobil |
*Performance as of 30 November 2024. Past performance is not an indication of future performance.
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