Surge in F4GBM Trading Volume Sparks Investor Interest

This year, the FTSE4Good Bursa Malaysia (F4GBM) Index experienced a surge in trading activity as monthly trading volume hit a record high of 15.08 bil shares in January 2024. The index recorded a new peak after beating its previous high of 14.43 billion shares in December 2020.

The increase in F4GBM’s trading volume signals rising investor interest in companies with good Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices. Demand for ESG investment products is gaining momentum as more investors are incorporating ESG factors into their investment decisions alongside financial and fundamental evaluations. Investors believe that ESG practices could improve a company’s corporate image, trading liquidity and sustainability.