I am trying to create more awareness of the advantages of investing in an index fund or an exchange traded fund such as the STI ETF. STI ETF is an exchange traded fund which tracks the Straits Times Index but is also traded on the stock exchange. It is suitable for those who wish to play a passive management role in the stock market and have the ability to hold equities for the long run. Over time, it is likely that it will generate positive returns. I have blogged a series of posts that discusses about the STI ETF in detail such as an explanation on it, likely returns, how to buy it etc. You can see it here if you are interested. I hope it helps.