Unit trust is the term used in Singapore and the region, and also in Britain.
In the United States, it's known as mutual funds. Read on to find out about the whys and hows of unit trusts, reasons to invest and take a look at last year's performers. Unit trusts could be the answer. As a small investor, your knowledge of stock market and the amount of money you have to invest is limited. With a unit trust, a professional fund manager handles your investments for you and pools your money with other people's.