diversification to reduce investment risks
usually, each fund will be invested into over dozens of securities or more, and will diversify the money in different markets and industries. so, even if one of the securities is affected by political, economic or investment factors and resulting in losses, other securities will gain to offset the risks by diversifying the investment portfolio.
grasp global investment opportunities
many investors hope that they can grasp the global market investment opportunities, but very often because of the high cost involved with lack of time, market information as well as the way to access into the market, they cannot participate in investment. the minimum amount needed to invest in funds is relatively low, so that investors can take the opportunity to participate in global investment, and thus they can benefit from an increase in the value of the assets in long-term.
professional management
a fund is managed by a professional fund manager with ample investment experience and information networks. through following a macro and micro economic analysis by a professional team, they can better control risk and adjust the portfolio accordingly to make wise investment decisions.
independent custody
investors' funds are managed by the fund manager and the fund's transactions are overseen by an independent trustee. sfc-authorized funds have to comply with requirements of the code on unit trusts and mutual funds. these include a proper structure (appoint a fund manager, trustee / custodian acceptable to the sfc), well-defined investment guidelines and restrictions, ongoing disclosure requirements and other requirements related to the fund's daily administration. however, sfc authorization is not an official recommendation of a fund nor does it guarantee a good return.