"The US population is ageing, but strong immigration and a large millennial cohort, which is approaching peak household formation and goods demand, have scope to boost aggregate demand. These combined forces are already generating stronger inflationary…
"Once you have an idea of what you can afford to invest each month, you should try and invest this amount regularly to ensure you achieve your investment goals. Many young investors start their investment journeys by making regular investments…
"Being a listed entity also comes with various obligations that exert short-term pressure on board members and businesses to perform well consistently. Equities are generally a long-term investment and this short-term pressure can disincentivise…
"In assessing opportunities, we look to construct portfolios that are well poised to unlock value for investors. Importantly, the earnings forecasts for many of our investee companies are not significantly lower than those of the Magnificent…
“FNB currently holds over R1 billion worth of coins in its portfolio on behalf of its clients. This milestone underscores the trust that clients have placed in FNB as their preferred financial and investment partner. This further demonstrates…
"Many people start their savings journey by using banking products. While this is a good place to start, banking products typically offer a lower risk and return profile which can quickly become unsuitable for investors’ needs," says Haydn Johns,…
"As one of the competitive participants in the index tracking space, we are confident that the up take for index tracking will rise as other investment houses see its benefits and adopt the philosophy behind it," says Kgotso Thipa, Manager of…
"If we look into the future, we believe that there is significant disruption coming in the South African asset management industry. It will no longer be a case where advisors will simply look at the top 5 biggest funds across asset classes and…
Andrew Williams, Investment Director in the Value Team at Schroders notes that at some point after the global financial crisis of 2008/09, a similar realisation must have hit the managers of countless businesses as quantitative easing brought…
“Over time, we’ve seen investors move between periods of being risk-on, where they are optimistic and gravitate to equities, and risk-off, where they are more fearful and flock to income and interest-bearing assets like cash and bonds. But switching…
"Stock markets have risen to new highs and some of the largest growth companies have powered equity markets while other markets outside the United States are trading at a significant discount to the US and below 15-year medians on most measures.…
"A savvy investor understands the important role of cash when investing, and a cash solution that offers timely access to cash is essential. While you are invested in cash, you also want comfort that your funds are earning returns to contribute…
"Having attracted over a trillion dollars of investment, this article is less about the merits of investing in Bitcoin and more about how to avoid the clear behavioural pitfalls that lie in waiting should you decide to allocate a portion of…
“The investment opportunity set in private markets is growing, and at present is significantly larger than public markets the world over. Institutional investors who have traditionally been allocating capital to only the listed market will need…
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