A long time ago I have share about “How I Started Saving Money” and I though is really important for all people and actually I was already move to next level for grown my Saving Plan since when I come back from travel and I excited to share a little bit.
Read: How to Start Investing in Malaysia: A Beginner’s Guide
Investing in the stock market can feel overwhelming, especially with so many platforms and stocks to choose from. Over the past year, I’ve explored different trading platforms and tracked stocks with strong potential. In this guide, I want to share the best investment platforms for 2025 or 2026 and a few stock ideas worth watching, both in Malaysia and globally.
Disclaimer
This is for informational purposes only and not financial advice. Always do your own research before investing.
Best Platforms to Start Investing
First choosing the right platform is the first step to making investing simpler and more efficient. Here are some I recommend:
| Platform | Pros | Cons | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moomoo | Low fees, great research tools, real-time data | May have limited local stock options | Beginners & active traders |
| Webull | Free trading, advanced charts, desktop & mobile | US-focused, less ideal for local investors (MY) | Intermediate investors |
| IBKR (Interactive Brokers) | Access to global markets, low fees, advanced tools | Can be overwhelming for beginners | Experienced investors & global traders |
Tips for choosing among these platforms:
- Moomoo: Ideal if you want an easy-to-use platform with strong research features.
- Webull: Great for tracking US stocks with advanced charting tools.
- IBKR: Perfect for global diversification, but start small if you’re new.
Stock Ideas to Consider
| Stock | Type | Potential | Dividend Yield | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tenaga Nasional (TNB) | Dividend | Stable | 4.0% | Defensive utility stock in Malaysia |
| Maybank (MAYBANK) | Dividend | Moderate growth | 5.0% | Reliable bank with steady dividends |
| CIMB Group (CIMB) | Dividend | Moderate | 4.5% | Banking sector, stable returns |
| Apple (AAPL) | Blue-chip | Steady growth | 0.6% | Global tech giant with strong cash flow |
| S&P 500 (SPY / VOO) | Growth & Diversification | Moderate growth | 1.5–2% | Broad exposure to US market, reduces stock-specific risk |
Tips for stock selection:
- Mix local dividend stocks (TNB, Maybank, CIMB) with global exposure (Apple, S&P 500 ETF) to balance stability and growth potential.
- Track earnings and market trends to adjust your portfolio.
- Consider reinvesting dividends from Malaysian stocks and ETFs for long-term growth.
Simple Investment Strategies
Even with great platforms and stocks, having a strategy is key:
- Diversify: Don’t put all your money into one stock or sector.
- Track your portfolio: Use spreadsheets or platform tools to monitor gains and losses.
- Start small: Test platforms and investments with smaller amounts.
- Stay updated: Follow market news and earnings reports.
- Reinvest dividends: If your goal is long-term growth, compounding works wonders.
if you are new for starting any investment I make a comparison list that about the platform so you can take as reference and check the info before to start an account.
| Feature | Moomoo | Webull | IBKR (Interactive Brokers) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Markets Available | US & some global stocks | US stocks mainly | Global markets (US, Europe, Asia, ETFs, options) |
| Fees / Commissions | Low / free for most trades | Free for US stocks | Low, competitive, varies by market |
| Ease of Use | Beginner-friendly | Moderate, advanced tools available | Advanced, steep learning curve |
| Mobile App | Yes, strong research & charts | Yes, strong charting tools | Yes, powerful but complex |
| Research Tools | Charts, news, stock screeners | Advanced charts, market data | Professional-level tools, reports, analytics |
| Best For | Beginners & active traders | Intermediate traders | Experienced investors & global traders |
| Dividend Tracking | Yes | Yes | Yes, detailed reporting available |
| Extra Notes | Real-time market data, US & MY stock access | Great for tracking US stocks, desktop & mobile | Ideal for global diversification, margin trading, fractional shares |
Conclusion
Finding the right platform and selecting stocks with potential can simplify your investment journey. Whether you’re just starting or looking to diversify your portfolio, platforms like Moomoo, Webull, and IBKR provide great options, and stocks like Apple, TNB, and Tesla are worth watching.
Also cause many platform are offer the best deals for now, Webull you can just deposit RM5000 for maintain at least 60 days at the account and you can get the free NVIDIA Shares or Moomoo they are offering the same things with different price as well:) Otherwise you can share your link to your friends or family for another promotions as well (last time I remember they free the apple stocks!)
What about you? Which platforms or stocks are you watching in 2025? I’d love to hear them!
🌸 For more Investment content, here’s my post on How to Start Investing in Malaysia: A Beginner’s Guide.
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Thanks so much for reading.
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— Jerserry 🌸
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