QUOTE(chyaw @ May 22 2009, 11:33 AM)
I'm hoping that the new index consist of PBBank, Genting and Resort.
I feel not right they included both Genting and Resorts are in the index calculation, it just means double calculation/effect from Genting Highland's business.
As we know Genting is the major shareholder of Resorts so Resorts' revenue and earning is booked in Genting, so Genting Highland's business has double effect on the index.
Previously Resorts is not included in the 100 KLCI components as it is more fair and represent across various important business in Malaysia to avoid double calculation.
Index main purpose is to reflect more accurate the local economy and local bourse. But somehow, now they seems are more interested to set the index to higher value, my view only, as you see FBM30 index start with 6K+, why not set at 1000, or 100 easy to view? 6000+ higher give more confidence?
If our market is full of non-performing and junk goreng counters, then whatever index value also make no difference. What we want is quality listing company and sincere company governance to take care of shareholders benefit.
Just my 2 cents.