Investment
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When Things Just Don't Fit
Finding yourself in a new job that just doesn’t feel right? It is important to read the signs of a job mismatch – and to learn how to respond to them.
4 min |
23 May 2019
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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 min |
15 August 2019
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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 min |
15 August 2019
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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 min |
15 August 2019
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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 min |
15 August 2019
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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 min |
15 August 2019
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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 min |
15 August 2019
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The Great Minerals Amendment
New legislation is a ‘priority’, says the government, but no one knows what changes have been made to it during its three years in limbo.
4 min |
12 April 2018
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How To Take Your Money Abroad
There’s a huge variety of investment options beyond South Africa’s borders. In this comprehensive guide, finweek provides an overview of the vehicles you can use to do just that. We also consider which asset classes you should look at and what the risks are, as well as which countries and regions look promising.
5 min |
12 April 2018
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ETFs: Get Offshore Easily With Diverse Options
Exchange-traded funds are a cheap and simple way to get money offshore. They track a variety of indices, and you can invest in them according to which countries, regions or sectors appeal to you.
3 min |
12 April 2018
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On Margin
This issue’s Zulu word is habe. Pronounced ha-beh, it is an expression of shock and surprise.
1 min |
12 April 2018
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Banks Are Indispensable, But Beware The Charges
Widely seen as a grudge purchase, it is nearly impossible to imagine a world without the convenience and security offered by modern-day banks.
4 min |
26 April 2018
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Calculating An Investment's Internal Rate Of Return
Computing your return on investment is not necessarily the best way to keep track of how your portfolio is performing. By using the internal rate of return, you can stay on top of cash flows in and out of your portfolio.
3 min |
15 June 2017
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Proposed Anti-Corruptional Bill Could Give Treasury More Clout
Currently Treasury can only advise that contracts it deems irregular be cancelled. But the Public Procurement Bill, if passed into law, would allow it to nullify such contracts.
5 min |
15 June 2017
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As Trump Smacks The Climate, World Must Do Better To Save Planet
Increased Consumption is what has driven economies for decades, but this is not sustainable. We need to rethink the way economies are structured if we want to ensure that future generations can thrive.
5 min |
15 June 2017
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Imagining A Richer Art Experience
Google has developed tools that will enormously enhance the user’s experience of visual art.
3 min |
15 June 2017
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How Can We Cope Better Within A Fractured Society?
South Africa is not a cohesive society – many of its citizens, scarred by crime and violence, are mistrustful of their compatriots. What can be done to address this issue?
4 min |
15 June 2017
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The Price Of Equity Risks
Don't Try To Call The Peak Of The Market-If You Do, You Might Miss Out On Some Good Months
3 min |
13 April 2017
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Invest In Africa's Future, Not Its Past
Companies involved in the development of the continent are not necessarily listed on African stock exchanges. But investors do have options to put their money into one of the highest growth regions on the globe.
6 min |
13 April 2017
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Infrastructure Funding Gap Creates Opportunities In Africa
While infrastructure projects are mushrooming across the continent – brought to life by public-private partnerships in many cases – certain issues need to be addressed so more funds become available.
5 min |
13 April 2017
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Looking Inwards To Plug Africa's Infrastructure Funding Gap
Africa’s financial sector has hitherto been reluctant to invest in infrastructure largely due to the long project timeframes involved. But with such investments offering reliable returns, what’s it going to take to properly unlock this asset class?
5 min |
13 April 2017
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Plugging Africa's SME Funding Gap
Is Africa different in terms of our financial and funding needs?
3 min |
13 April 2017
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The Alternative To A State Bank
The call for state-owned banks in South Africa is not new, but this concept will only benefit a small minority. There is, however, an alternative that will boost investment in new business ventures, resulting in job creation and prosperity.
4 min |
24 May 2018
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To Privatise SAA Will Require The Wisdom Of Solomon
Air India’s weak turnaround attempt is an example of how difficult it could be.
3 min |
24 May 2018
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Bulking Up The Balance Sheet
Redefine Properties’ latest results indicate that it expanded its assets by R1.9bn and has grown its Polish footprint, while scaling back in Australia.
4 min |
24 May 2018
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How To Trade Like An Expert
There is no such thing as easy money when it comes to trading. You won’t make a quick buck when you first start out, but with the right amount of work, practice and discipline, you’ll be well on your way.
10+ min |
24 May 2018
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How To Print A House
Technology is disrupting just about every industry imaginable. Looking for a house? Soon you might be able to 3D print it.
3 min |
24 May 2018
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Time For A Lekgotla
When Roman historian Suetonius described Emperor Nero as “fiddling while Rome burns” he could well have been referring to minister of mineral resources Mosebenzi Zwane, whose recent actions smack of political tinkering.
5 min |
10 August 2017
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How Misinformation Is Used To Influence Markets
We know that fake news played a role in the election of US President Donald Trump and the outcome of the Brexit referendum. But it is also being used to influence stock markets.
3 min |
24 August 2017
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The Essential Of Shares
While technical terms might sound overwhelming, they are often simple to understand – and very important.
3 min |