15.01.2021
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Notable stock market trends for 2021
Considering that 2020 had been a tumultuous year economically, financially, socially and politically to many citizens of the world, the FBM KLCI had fared reasonably well to end the year 2.42% higher at 1,627.21 points (2019: 1,588.76 points).
As to how 2021 will pan out for investors – in particular, minority shareholders – below are eight trends to expect and to take cognisance of in the year of the “metal Ox”:
More diversifications into healthcare, glove and personal protective equipment (PPE) sector
Judging from the previous year’s experience, all the wannabes (majority of which are penny stocks) into these three areas did experience a sharp run-up in their share prices after their announcements.