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Active Vs. Passive Investment: Which Should You Choose?

Adviser shows active investing vs passive investing pros and cons.

Investing is the conscious management of your money that demands careful consideration of risk and return. In the financial world, two primary approaches dominate the landscape: active and passive investing. Choosing between them depends on an investor’s goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon. In this blog, we’ll explore the key distinctions between active and passive investment, drawing insights from both traditional wisdom and contemporary research.

Active investment is a hands-on approach where investors directly engage with individual stocks, either through personal decision-making or by entrusting fund managers or financial advisors with the task.

The Rise of Islamic Banking: What It Means for Investors

Islamic banking, also known as Sharia-compliant banking, has been gaining momentum in Pakistan. With the assets of the Islamic Banking Industry (IBI) reaching Rs 6,902 billion in September 2022, it’s essential to understand what Islamic banking is and its implications for investors. 

Islamic banking operates in accordance with Islamic principles and prohibits the charging or paying of interest (riba). Instead, it promotes profit-sharing arrangements, risk-sharing partnerships, and ethical investment practices. This system aims to align financial activities with Islamic values and promote social justice and economic stability.

What’s the Deal with IMF and Pakistan?

Back in 2019, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Pakistan reached an agreement to provide financial assistance to help the country address its economic challenges. So far the country has received $4.0 billion out of the total amount of $6.5 billion. For the next tranche of around $1.0 billion, the country has to meet various conditions causing the delay in staff level agreement. As a result, investor sentiment has been negatively impacted, and the market has remained range bound. However, all is not dark! There are ways to navigate these economic uncertainties, and you can do so with KTrade. In this blog post, we’ll take a closer look at the IMF and Pakistan agreement, the reasons behind the delays, and the potential impact on investors and the market.

Firstly, the IMF deal will provide much-needed financial assistance to Pakistan, which has been struggling with a mounting debt crisis. The country’s external debt currently stands at around $105 billion, with the government struggling to meet its repayment obligations. The IMF has agreed to provide a loan of $6 billion to Pakistan over the next three years, which will help to alleviate some of the pressure on the country’s finances. However, as of March 2023, the talks between the government and the IMF appear to be at an impasse amidst an expanding list of conditions, including lending guarantees from friendly countries. Mixed signals from government officials, including planned petroleum and flour subsidies, have fueled speculations of further delays in the program’s revival. Despite this, through the materialization of additional bilateral, multilateral, and IMF’s funding, the government is targeting a reserve balance of around USD 8-9bn by June 30th, 2023. (For those looking for regular updates on Pakistan’s economic climate, follow our LinkedIn and Facebook). 

Top 5 KSE100 Stocks to Invest in 2023: A Guide to Navigating Pakistan’s Volatile Market

As 2023 approaches, it’s crucial to stay informed about potential investment opportunities in the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX). Despite the volatility of the market, savvy investors can still find profitable options. In this blog post, we’ll be discussing the top KSE100 stocks to invest in 2023 and how to navigate the market.

Our projection for the KSE 100 index target in 2023 is at 47,640 points. This projection is based on an earnings growth rate of 12% and a dividend yield of 8%. Given the economic and political volatility in the market, we do not anticipate a re-rating of the index.