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Accreditation:
10 SIDC CPE Points

ICF Competency Type / Title / Level:
Foundational Competency - Product/ Capital Market Fundamentals/Level 3
Functional Competency - Technical/Market Analysis/ Level 3

Course Synopsis:
This course equips you with practical strategies to protect your wealth and stay resilient when markets turn volatile. Participants will explore proven defensive investment approaches, effective risk management techniques, and the value of maintaining a well-balanced portfolio during challenging economic conditions.

Learning Objectives:
1. Analyze market trends and economic indicators to identify potential risks during a bear market.
2. Evaluate various defensive investment strategies to mitigate losses and maintain portfolio stability.
3. Apply risk management techniques to protect and diversify assets during market downturns.
4. Construct a well-balanced investment plan that is resilient to prolonged market volatility.

Trainer’s Profile: Dr. Theang Kok Foo

Dr Theang is an HRDF accredited trainer who conducts investment seminars for Malaysia’s leading financial institutions on a regular basis. His areas of expertise include portfolio management, fundamental analysis, technical analysis and market forecasting. He is also a Certified Public Accountant in California, U.S.A, with over 30 years of experience in the financial sector. He began his career as an auditor with Ernst & Young in Washington, D.C. and is currently working as a licensed equity dealer with a major stockbroker in Malaysia. Dr Theang obtained his PhD in Finance from Monash University Malaysia. He also has a Master of Science in Accounting from the University of Delaware as well as a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.