Portfolio investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less) in Malaysia
Malaysia: Portfolio investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less) was 18.40 billion in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Portfolio investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less) in Malaysia, 2005–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
Malaysia recorded 18.40 billion for portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less) in 2024.
The figure is up 126.6% on the previous year and up 54.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less) in Malaysia peaked at 23.96 billion in 2008 and was at its lowest, -20.68 billion, in 2012.
Malaysia ranks 18th of 193 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Portfolio investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less) in Malaysia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 3.70 billion | — |
| 2006 | -3.44 billion | -192.9% |
| 2007 | -5.39 billion | +56.8% |
| 2008 | 23.96 billion | -544.7% |
| 2009 | 291.40 million | -98.8% |
| 2010 | -14.99 billion | -5245.5% |
| 2011 | -8.68 billion | -42.1% |
| 2012 | -20.68 billion | +138.3% |
| 2013 | 813.58 million | -103.9% |
| 2014 | 11.88 billion | +1360.6% |
| 2015 | 7.23 billion | -39.2% |
| 2016 | 3.33 billion | -53.9% |
| 2017 | 3.30 billion | -1.0% |
| 2018 | 12.43 billion | +276.9% |
| 2019 | 7.76 billion | -37.6% |
| 2020 | 12.03 billion | +55.1% |
| 2021 | -4.56 billion | -137.9% |
| 2022 | 11.29 billion | -347.5% |
| 2023 | 8.12 billion | -28.0% |
| 2024 | 18.40 billion | +126.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.83 billion | -5.39 billion | 23.96 billion | 5 |
| 2010s | 238.99 million | -20.68 billion | 12.43 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 9.06 billion | -4.56 billion | 18.40 billion | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less) in Malaysia?
- Portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less) in Malaysia was 18.40 billion in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less) recorded in Malaysia?
- The highest recorded value was 23.96 billion in 2008.
- What is the lowest portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less) recorded in Malaysia?
- The lowest recorded value was -20.68 billion in 2012.
- How does Malaysia rank for portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less)?
- Malaysia ranks 18th out of 193 countries with data for 2024.
- Is portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less) rising or falling in Malaysia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 54.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malaysia data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Portfolio investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net incurrence of liabilities) (US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The World and Country Group Aggregates (historically called BOPSY) is an annual publication, released each November, of major balance of payments and international investment position components for countries, country groups, and the world.