Compare FBM-KLCI vs S&P 500 Index Monthly Changes

Compare FBM-KLCI vs S&P 500 Index Monthly Changes

Let Us Compare FBM-KLCI vs S&P 500 Index Percentage Changes on Monthly basis.

Have you ever wondered what is the relationship between Malaysia stock market and the USA stock market?

Interesting to view the effect in a graphical and a table. 

 

Table below is on the FBM-KLCI and S&P 500 index closing at the end of the months since Mar 2017.

With a quick observation, FBM-KLCI goes sharply lower in May and Jun 2018.  While the S&P 500 came down from the high in Jan 2018.

Below is the performance comparison between KLCI and SP500 from 1 Mar 2017 to 29 Jun 2018. The blue line is SP500, while the black line is KLCI.

Source: https://quotes.wsj.com/index/MY/XKLS/FBMKLCI/advanced-chart

What else can you notice on the numbers and percentage changes?

Do they look like they have a quite a negative correlation with each other? 

If  you are looking to diversify your investment, can these 2 markets be your choices for diversification?
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