Foord Asset Management recently hosted a thought-provoking webinar that unpacked six critical themes set to shape the investment landscape in 2025 and beyond.
Since its inception in 2015, UsPlus continues to offer essential working capital solutions to businesses across the country, that have historically been unable to access traditional forms of financing.
"The news raises important questions for investors about the implications for the technology sector, given that the AI theme has powered stock markets in recent years," say Paddy Flood, Portfolio Manager and Global Sector Specialist, Technology,…
"Locally, 2023 had been a year of record load shedding, and many did not expect us to avoid the spectre of a grid collapse during this past winter. Yet, at the end of December 2024, we surpassed 250 days without load shedding," says Anet Ahern,…
"As part of defining your holistic retirement plan, you need to consider the role of a share portfolio in achieving your retirement outcomes, as shares continue to be the single asset class that beats inflation over the long term," says Wendy…
"Both TFSAs and RAs are open to all individuals. For TFSAs there are no age restrictions for making contributions and on RAs contributions may be made up to the maximum retirement age stipulated by the product provider," says Linda Kleynscheldt:…
One of the obvious challenges in the market is that the investment universe on the JSE has been shrinking and investors are seeking alternative ways to participate in the economic recovery in South Africa. This Fund offers access not only to…
"Donald Trump’s return to the US presidency marks a renewed focus on his distinct economic policies, with potentially significant implications for global trade, particularly in relation to China," says Patrick Mathabeni, Senior Research and…
“Electricity volumes are expected to rise by 2% annually, reversing decades of stagnation, while costs to consumers are projected to decrease, providing a strong and stable return profile for investors,” says Portfolio Manager Brian Arcese.
"Given the global interest rate environment, which is expected to remain elevated for a while longer, investors can take advantage of short-duration, low-risk global income instruments like our AMETF,” explains Henk Kotze Head of Cash and Income…
"Asian markets have also been remarkably dynamic, with fresh developments from China emerging almost weekly. Equally notable were the events in Japan this August, where turbulence in the carry trade sparked significant market shifts," says Adriaan…
"One of the standout benefits of AMETFs is accessibility. As exchange-traded products, they can be bought and sold as easily as any other listed security. This ease of access contrasts sharply with traditional unit trusts, which require investors…
"When market sentiment is low, asset prices tend to follow suit and creates a ripe environment for long-term investment. Using these downturns as buying opportunities, you can position for future growth when markets inevitably recover," says…
"Creating lasting wealth to pass down for generations to come can seem an overwhelming task. But taking a step-by-step approach to understand and planning for the various considerations holistically helps to make it achievable," says Haydn Johns,…
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