The quest for yield

By RISEN JAYASEELAN

IT is one of the oldest topics in finance, this quest for yield.

As far back as the 1600s, Dutch investors were drawn the shares of Dutch East India Company (VOC) due to its dividend yield.

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.73/month

Billed as RM 9.73 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

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Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.63/month

Billed as RM 103.60 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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