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How to invest?
4 easy steps to begin investing.
Register
Click ‘Sign Up’ button on our online investment portal to register.
Verify
You will need to perform eKYC* identity verification. You are required to take a photo of your front/back NRIC and take a selfie.
*If you have an existing i-Invest account with us, you can proceed to login with the same username and password. For existing Principal investors, you do not need to perform the eKYC.
Create
Complete your registration by creating your username and password. Choose your security image and word. Lastly, you will need to complete your risk assessment.
Invest
You can now begin investing.
Login
Log in to your EPF i-Akaun
Select
Select 'Investment' on the menu bar.
Buy
On the buy screen, select 'Principal', then choose your fund(s)*.
Select 'Principal' as your preferred Fund Management Institution (FMI) and complete your transaction.
*You can start investing with RM1,000
Create
You will be re-directed to our online investment portal to create your account with us.
Referral
Refer your family and friends to get rewards of up to RM120 Touch 'n Go eWallet credit.
Ends 31 December 2024.
New Investor
Get up to RM50 Touch 'n Go eWallet credit for your first investment with us online.
Ends 31 December 2024.
Rise To Fortune
Invest using Cash Investments or EPF savings via our online investment portal to get an auspicious reward of up to 1.88% p.a.*
End 28 March 2024.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Principal Online Investment portal?
Principal Online Investment Portal is an online portal by Principal Asset Management Berhad (“Principal”) which allows you to invest using cash or your Employee Provident Fund (“EPF”) funds via i-Invest online platform (“i-Invest"), switch and redeem at your convenience. It also provides ease of access to your investment account (to enquire or view account balances, current value and transaction history, to name a few).
Who is eligible to invest via Principal Online Investment portal?
Individual applicants must be 18 years old and above as at the date of the application to invest via the Principal Online Investment Portal (“Application”).
How do I register?
To register and create a new account, you will need to visit this link and following these steps:
i. Click 'Sign Up'
ii. Key in your NRIC number
iii. Perform the eKYC i.e., take a picture of your front and back NRIC and take a selfie*
iv. Create your
*If you are an existing Principal customer, you do not need to perform the eKYC.
Username, Password, Secure Word, and Image
v. Perform your risk assessment
What do I need to take into consideration before investing?
All investments are subject to risks. Investors are encouraged to fully understand the content of the relevant Principal funds’ offering documents published by Principal (“Fund”) prior to making any investment decision.
What payment method is supported for cash investment?
You can make cash investments by online transfer via FPX. Please note that any payment received by Principal from third party account will be refunded and the transaction will be rejected.
What is the cut off time for transactions and how many days will it appear on my dashboard?
Your buy order will be submitted for processing on the same business day should you have successfully submitted the investment transaction and received by Principal before 4pm. If you have successfully submitted the investment transaction and received by Principal after 4pm or on a non-business day, orders will be submitted for processing on the next business day. Transaction will take up to three (3) business days to appear on dashboard.