KUALA LUMPUR, AmInvest, in collaboration with Bursa Malaysia Bhd, has launched the FTSE4Good Bursa Malaysia Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) — the country’s first Sustainable and Responsible Investment (SRI)-qualified ETF — aimed at providing investors with access to companies demonstrating strong environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance.
The ETF mirrors the FTSE4Good Bursa Malaysia Index, which assesses listed companies based on transparent ESG criteria. The initiative is designed to promote responsible investing, enhance corporate visibility among ESG leaders, and support Malaysia’s shift toward a low-carbon and sustainable economy.
AmFunds Management Bhd chief executive officer Kevin Wong said that improving investor education is key to building awareness and participation in the local ETF market, as many Malaysian investors still prefer selecting individual stocks.
“Malaysian investors often believe they can outperform the market by picking stocks they’re familiar with,” Wong said during a press conference on Wednesday. “It will take time and education to show investors that ETFs provide low-cost diversification, market access, and exposure to sustainable, ethical businesses.”
Wong highlighted that ETFs with an SRI focus can offer competitive long-term returns, noting that the FTSE4Good Bursa Malaysia Index gained 36.01% over the past five years, outperforming both the FBM KLCI (25.97%) and the FTSE Bursa Malaysia Top 100 Index (26.39%). 
The ETF offers exposure to more than 100 Malaysian companies across multiple sectors, including finance, utilities, healthcare, and industrials. With a low minimum investment of about RM200 (100 units) and no entry fees, the fund provides investors an affordable gateway into sustainable investing.
Currently, 15 ETFs are listed on Bursa Malaysia, comprising seven shariah-compliant and eight conventional ETFs.
AmInvest remains the largest ETF provider in Malaysia, managing RM1.8 billion in ETF assets — equivalent to 75.4% of the local market share. It is also a leader in the SRI fund segment, overseeing RM4.3 billion in SRI-qualified assets, or 28.2% of the market, across nine SRI-qualified funds covering diverse asset classes.
