In this issue

How to avoid the next financial scam. Why share prices tank. Why is South Africa still waiting for cheaper data?

The Search For True Value

Using Benjamin Graham’s original concept of value investing, Simon Brown searches for value stocks on the JSE. Turns out they are hard to come by on our local bourse.

3 mins

Why You Always Need To Stick To Your Strategy

Investors are humans, too – which means emotions can influence one’s trade decisions. Maintaining discipline is key in helping you to avoid making those emotionally driven mistakes.

3 mins

Saying No To A Free Lunch

As technology advances, so does the sophistication and prevalence of financial scams, with many unsuspecting investors becoming victims. Why are so many still falling prey and how do we protect ourselves?

4 mins

Viewing The Hidden Dimensions

Investment scams have been on the rise in South Africa, often catching unsuspecting investors off-guard. But there are easily identifiable warning signs that will clearly expose ill-intentioned schemes.

5 mins

Whither Bitcoin?

We all know bitcoin. Well, sort of. What about other cryptocurrencies like ether, litecoin, EOS, or Facebook’s libra?

4 mins

Avoid Getting Caught Up In Investment

A more sceptical approach to investing needs to be adopted to avoid or reduce the loss of capital for investors.

4 mins

Fly On The Wall At The Meeting Of The Empyre Of Evill (sic)

Beware financial fraud, we always hear. Yet, people still get conned. This cautionary tale goes ‘behind-the-scenes’ to take a closer look at the methods fraudsters use to fool so many, and the new ways in which these villains plan to scam you.

6 mins

Why Share Prices Tank

When a share price suddenly goes into freefall, investors scramble to get out of their holdings. But the question that’s top-of-mind is always the same: Why did it happen? Factors range from a company’s underlying fundamental indicators, to over-arching market sentiment. How can investors spot a bad stock before it’s too late?

9 mins

Why Is South Africa Still Waiting For Cheaper Data?

Mobile data prices in South Africa are higher than in many other countries in Africa and elsewhere. The quick release of spectrum could change that – but continued indecision by policymakers leaves consumers with costly data bills and hinders economic growth.

6 mins

Nissan's Beefed-Up Bakkie

Nissan’s edgy looking Navara Stealth – soon to be manufactured locally – blends toughness with luxury.

3 mins

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