About INVEST

First published in July 2006, INVEST is a bi-monthly financial publication that boasts an impressive circulation figure of 15,000. The magazine reaches our subscribers who include retail investors and key players in the financial industry like Chief Executive Officers, bankers, analysts, fund managers, independent financial advisors, and product issuers. In addition to the circulation in Singapore, the magazine is also distributed in Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur) and Thailand (Bangkok).

There are 3 key sections in the magazine including Tactical Investments, Strategic Investments, and Lifestyle. In addition, there are also regular features like the CEO Signature Series and INVEST Feature.

INVEST is owned by ShareInvestor, a leading internet media and technology company. In 2006, INVEST was started as a business and finance magazine focused on equities trading for its online subscribers including senior management of public listed companies. Today, INVEST is a holistic investment magazine that covers financial planning, wealth management and trading. It is available at all major bookstores and news stands.

The magazine aims to provide one-stop financial information which addresses the investment and money management needs of investors. In today’s fast-moving world, we don’t necessarily have the time to gather all the necessary facts to make an informed decision. INVEST hopes to fill this gap with sound, comprehensive and straight to the point investment advice for its readers. The rationale behind our initiative is to provide our readers with integrated knowledge in trading stocks, managing their money, bringing in higher returns for investments, and ensuring adequate insurance coverage for individuals and their families.

Relevant sections in the magazine cover topics like trading, stock market, financial products, financial planning, retirement, insurance, money management, and alternative investments. In addition, the magazine will also cover topics like trusts, succession planning, financial planning and insurance, tax issues, legal issues, family matters, and retirement. The Lifestyle section will carry reviews in high-end fashion, cutting-edge consumer electronics and fine dining establishments. Our readers will also enjoy travel and vacation stories of exotic locations around the world.

INVEST is poised to become the publication of record for trading stocks, investments, and financial planning The magazine is also about family, leisure, and lifestyle. It is targeted at the mass affluent as well as aspiring executives on their way up the corporate ladder.

COVER STORY

This section features leading figures in the business/financial industry who will share their personal investment experience and advice with our readers. With each of these corporate figures having gained recognition in their respective industries, their advice will certainly be insightful. In seeking to keep our readers updated on the latest issues/trends in the financial industry, our Cover Story may also be a comprehensive piece that focuses on the breaking news of the moment and aims to empower our readers with a better understanding of how the issue will impact them.

TACTICAL INVESTMENTS

Tactical Investments will focus on the stock market and trading. This section brings together economists, stock analysts, technical experts, charting experts, and traders who impart some of their skills and advice about trading and investing in equities and derivatives. This section focuses on investment-related topics that are updated and relevant to readers in Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand. Besides a series of educational articles and technical analysis on the various trading instruments (such as Warrants, Contracts for Difference, Exchange Traded Funds, Forex Trading), this section also keeps a close tab on the economic developments in this region.

STRATEGIC INVESTMENTS

Relevant sections in the magazine such as Strategic Investments will cover topics like financial planning, retirement, insurance, money management, and alternative investments. In addition, it will also discuss the different types of investments available and the risks involved in each type of asset class. In addition, the magazine will also cover topics like trusts, succession planning, financial planning and insurance, tax issues, legal issues, family matters, and retirement. What better way to explore the various financial instruments that could help grow your investments than to have leading investment consultants, bankers, financial advisors, and stock market analysts share their formula for successful investments in this section? It also discusses topics and issues we deal with in our daily lives such as teaching kids how to save, medical insurance, financial planning, and taxes.

INVEST FEATURE

The magazine will present 6 INVEST Features every year. This section will introduce a different topic for discussion in every issue including investing in education, travel on a budget, best mutual funds to buy, and human resource (jobs). In addition, we will throw the spotlight on special events like award presentations.

LIFESTYLE

Whichever road you take in life, it always helps to know that you have several lifestyle choices. This section helps our readers to discover what life has to offer. Whether it is trekking the Himalayan Mountains or shopping in New York or Hong Kong, our writers will share their experiences. This section also provides reviews of the latest cutting-edge consumer electronics gadgets as well as fine dining establishments.