Saxo Bank, the online multi-asset trading and investment specialist, has released its annual set of ‘Outrageous Predictions’ for the year ahead. Although the probability of any one of the predictions coming true is low, they are deduced...
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How to start trading on the JSE
If you want to start trading shares on the Johanneburg Stock Exchange there are many great products to get you started. It is important to understand the risks of investing in shares and that this is not a get-rich-quick scheme. Identify what kind...
The case for boutique asset managers
Mark van der Walt, Business Development at Cannon Asset Managers, finds that size really does matter and looks at how investors can take advantage of this. With a rise in the number of boutique asset managers, globally and domestically, investors...
Investing in property as a club
Ewald Kellerman, Head of Sales at FNB Home Loans says that investing in property as a club brings with it certain challenges: Change in ownership/members of the rental club may be costly. The bank will hold the members liable for the loan, not the...
Why RECM has done a turnaround on mining companies
In 2009, value-based asset manager RECM was very vocal about the fact that mining companies – the market darlings of the time – were both overvalued and over-owned. In addition, it was of the opinion that these companies were poorly managed and...
All About Investment Trusts
David Leslie, MD of Belmont Asset Management in Cape Town, gives the lowdown on investment trusts. I am often asked to explain the allure of investment trusts (ITs). At Belmont, we view the advantages of investing in ITs as significant and have...
MTN Zakhele: Buy or Sell?
From 25 November 2013, shareholders will be able to trade their MTN Zakhele (MTNZ) shares. Craig Gradidge of Gradidge Mahura Investments looks at the factors to consider when deciding whether to buy or sell these shares. There are many MTNZ...
Is the time right to invest offshore?
Geoff Blount, CEO of Cannon Asset Managers, explains the different valuations of South Africa’s super sectors and presents a view on whether the time is right to invest offshore. With the JSE FTSE All Share Index hovering near record levels,...
Turn your stokvel into an investment club
If you have an existing savings club with a group of friends that you want to take to a new level, creating an investment club to build wealth is a great strategy. Twelve years ago the Ya Rona club transformed itself from an informal savings club,...
How to start a career in stockbroking
Embarking on a career in stockbroking obviously requires a certain level of aptitude and training, but more than that, you need to have bucketloads of passion and determination. We receive many letters from readers asking how they can start a...
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Four questions to ask when investing
“I have R100 000 I want to invest. The only debt I have is vehicles and school fees. Where should I invest my money?” writes Simon. Maya replies: Where to invest depends on your personal circumstances and it is always a good idea to get good financial advice. There...
Investing in residential property: is now the time?
Investing in residential property has fallen out of favour over the last few years. In 2003 around 25% of property purchases were for investment purposes; that figure has fallen to 8%, according to the FNB Property Barometer. These figures are hardly surprising when...
South African bonds not presenting value at current prices
Although South African government bonds are less expensive than they were a few months ago, they remain overpriced and continue to offer little value to investors. This is according to value-based asset manager, RECM, which says that despite the recent sell-off...
US government shutdown: what it means for South Africans
Santhiran Naidoo,investment analyst at Glacier by Sanlam, explains what the possible US government shutdown is all about, and takes a look at how the current uncertainty in the US may affect us here in South Africa. For the past few weeks we have seen an increasing...
Three cheers for an extended Gautrain
Geoff Blount, CEO of Cannon Asset Managers, takes an early look at investment opportunities that are likely to arise from the extension to the Gautrain network. Unlike the scepticism that met the announcement of the initial 80 kilometres of the Gautrain’s routes, the...
Opportunities for observant, adaptable investors
The South African market is in a "Perfect Break" situation at the moment, according to market analysts Craig Aitchison and Trevor Abromowitz. During the last 10 years, we have often heard the phrase, “the Perfect Storm” applied to periods when both equity markets and...
Select South African shares starting to look attractive
Wilhelm Hertzog, portfolio manager at asset management company RECM, looks at some South African shares that offer good value at the moment. For the first time in a few years, the South African market is offering up some exciting opportunities to buy high-quality...
What are the implications of China’s slowdown for South African investors?
David Leslie, MD of Belmont Asset Management in Cape Town, takes a look out how the slowdown of China's economy could affect investors in South Africa. China enjoyed average growth rates of in excess of 10% for the first eight years of the millennium, but growth rates...
Advice on the best three-year investment
“I have R20 000 that I plan to invest for a two- to three-year period. I am considering the Coronation Capital Plus fund and will add a monthly debit order of R700 into the fund. Is this an appropriate investment strategy considering the time period?” asks Dimitri....
Women and money
When it comes to investing and financial planning, women have a unique set of circumstances and issues, such as longevity and maternity leave, which they need to take into account. Living longer on less In May this year, Statistics SA revealed that despite one in 10...