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 Username, Password, Secure Word, and Image
v. Perform your risk assessment
*If you are an existing Principal customer, you do not need to perform the eKYC.
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.