the reason we do it online (PMO) is bcoz sales charge is cheaper (3.75%) compare to agent (5.25%, i think)
whether u assign agent or not , PMO still charge u 3.75%.....that why i use my frien as my agent (better give my frien than just buta2 give PMO aje)
and i do my home work b4 purchase.....diversified ur fund is the key word.....
Unit Trust is for long term investment, dont assume profit in one year, unless u pro in timing market (buy low sell high)
b4 invest, make sure u oledi spare some emergency fund (about 3 to 6 months of ur expenses)
but why PMO?

still got others platform give u cheaper sales charge , like FSM, eunitrust, CIMB click, Allocate Plus by Affin Hwang, ..................
Bcoz get many award by lipper ?......but last year is the harvest year for PM......

Ah i see. Yes, i've saved up 6 months salary as my emergency fund before starting to invest.
And as to why PMO, mainly because I'm able to get some guidance from some friends, hence decided to start with this. But thanks for sharing the other platforms, will look into those as well