In Malaysia, there are several types of businesses. This is evident in the suffix that follows the firm name. A BHD (short for Berhad) is the symbol for a publicly traded firm. Limited is the BM term for it. A BHD at the end of a firm's name denotes that it is a public limited corporation. You'll notice that the majority of corporations (or enterprises) utilize Sdn Bhd, which stands for Sendirian Berhad and denotes that they are a private limited company with no public shares.
Blue Chip Companies
When it comes to stock investments, the general rule of thumb is to acquire blue chip stocks if at all possible, as they are said to be the most stable. This reputation holds true in any environment where equities are said to be resilient to market pressure and economic downturns. So, what exactly are they? The term "blue chip" refers to the highest value of all the chips in a poker game. Blue chip stocks, for the most part, come from well-known corporations that offer products and services that most people are familiar with.
Markets in Bursa Malaysia
Companies can be listed on three different markets at Bursa Malaysia. This includes the following:
Main Market - The most well-known and principal market, where most (if not all) companies aspire to be listed. This market is dominated by blue chip stocks.
ACE Market — Companies that specialize in a particular industry. This encompasses, for example, technology and biotechnology. It's similar to the former.
MESDAQ LEAP Market — A new market established particularly for SMEs and a platform to help them expand, which was launched in 2017.
Every market has its own set of criteria. The Main Market is by far the most popular of the three. Before a BHD company to be included here, it must meet specific criteria. A minimum number of shareholders and a specific financial turnover are required. Shares can be exchanged after it is listed on the Main Market, and this is where new cash can be introduced into the company
Best Performing Companies
Since its inception, Bursa Malaysia has listed a large number of firms, some of which have already been delisted while others are struggling to stay afloat. There is no way to have a publicly traded firm that has never had a slump, but one that is financially stable and balanced will continue to perform consistently. Take, for example, Malaysia Airlines. What was once a blue chip stock and one of the most well-invested firms no longer has that status. The best performing public listed firms in Malaysia, based on turnaround and consistency, are:
Telekom Malaysia
public Bank Berhad
DRB-Hicom Berhad
UMW Holdings
Bursa Malaysia
Genting Berhad
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