Investment
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Middle-class Voters May Punish ANC
In 2016, the ruling party lost its grip on key metros in the municipal elections. If the current landslide that is economic inequality continues, they stand to lose a lot more in the 2019 general election.
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16 August 2018
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This Whole Thing Is, I Think, Procedurally Unfair
Former Transnet and Eskom CEO Brian Molefe claims that Treasury’s investigations team probing potential irregularities at the two state-owned enterprises is not following correct procedures, reports Business Day.
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16 August 2018
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In The Interest Of Shareholders
DRDGold CEO explains why the company decided to sell a stake to Sibanye-Stillwater for R1.3bn – an amount (and deal) some analysts are concerned about.
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16 August 2018
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Best-Kept Secret: Direct Shares In Your Retirement Annuity
There are tax benefits if you structure your retirement annuity in a certain way.
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16 February 2017
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No Better Time To Be Alive
Local politicians would do well to recognise that improvements in South Africans’ standard of living will require increased investment in innovation, science and technology.
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12 April 2018
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Don't Follow The Herd Into Low-Quality Earnings
Avoid cyclical businesses, such as construction, for long-term investments, decide on the price that you’re prepared to pay – and don’t spend a cent more.
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12 April 2018
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What Are My Options If I Want A Direct Offshore Non-Rand-Denominated Investment?
If you want to physically take your rands offshore in a foreign-denominated currency investment, you first have to decide if you want to invest directly in shares or exchange-traded funds (ETFs), or if you want to invest in foreign unit trusts, says Magnus de Wet, director of Vista Wealth Management.
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12 April 2018
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A Business With A Conscience
Spier Wine Farm is one of only a few wineries in the country to have grown despite the tough economic conditions of the past few years. We caught up with Spier CEO Andrew Milne to find out more about its business strategy.
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12 April 2018
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How Investors Should Use Stop-Losses
Stop-losses are not only tools for traders to protect their capital. Investors should also design their own stop-losses to help them decide when to exit positions.
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27 July 2017
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Dealing With 'Professional Bears'
There are many pessimists in the investment world – those who are constantly expecting global markets to collapse. What can we learn from them?
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27 July 2017
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101 Ways To Save Money
The vast majority of South Africans don’t save, even if it is in their best interest – and that of the economy – to do so. We’ve put together dozens of practical tips to help you put more change into your piggy bank – or your investment portfolio.
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27 July 2017
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Technology And Justice
Camera and cellphone footage have provided solid evidence of various police shootings in the US which resulted in black members of the public being killed. But can technology really help bring the guilty to book?
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27 July 2017
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A Machine Meant To Be Driven
Like all highly-strung thoroughbreds, the Maserati Ghibli GranSport can be demure one moment and excitable the next.
5 min |
8 November 2018
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How To React To A Bear
Experiencing your first bear market? Panicking? That won’t help you much. Investment expert Simon Brown has experienced falling markets before and provides tips to guide you through a bear.
2 min |
8 November 2018
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An Economy Holds Its Breath
As the nation prepares to go to the polls, an ANC victory is expected. But what will the post-election environment look like, for investors in particular?
7 min |
24 January 2019
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4½ Threats To South Africa's Economy
Now that we are finally past the 8 May election, all eyes are firmly on the path forward. But a number of local and global threats could hinder our economic recovery.
10+ min |
20 June 2019
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Driving Further … And Faster In The BMW I3s
New-generation battery brings increased range and power to this electric vehicle.
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20 June 2019
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It Pays To Find Solutions
An economy in tatters. But executive vice president of Sage Africa and the Middle East says his company has been enjoying healthy growth locally as they help companies reach better efficiencies.
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20 June 2019
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Can We Ever Get You To Change Your Mind?
Despite all the warnings against using past performance as a measure when selecting a manager or fund, investors still do it. Perhaps a different tack is needed to help change this habit.
8 min |
25 October 2018
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Is Investment Management Mired In Myth?
This edition of Collective Insight seeks to address and debunk many of the myths that investors tend to cling to.
4 min |
25 October 2018
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US Investors Call For Policy Certainty
US investors seem less concerned about land reform and more concerned about policy direction, and how South Africa plans to weather the expected imminent correction in the global economy.
6 min |
25 October 2018
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The Myth Of The Rational Investor
There are many biases that affect investment both from a fund manager and investor perspective. So, what does that mean when it comes to formulating investment strategies?
4 min |
25 October 2018
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When Even The Market Darlings Continue To Disappoint
While preference shares do not come without risk, they do offer potential in a lacklustre investment environment.
3 min |
25 October 2018
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Impressive Management Strategy
The fund seeks to maximise returns from a diverse range of primarily South African bonds.
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13 July 2017
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Is Retirement Natural And Inevitable?
The concept of stopping to work at a certain age is a fairly recent invention. Yet it’s time for the concept to be re-invented to better suit today’s circumstances.
5 min |
13 July 2017
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Generation X And Retirement
Will this be the generation to redefine retirement?
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13 July 2017
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The Path To Non-Retirement
The human lifespan is getting longer and longer. What does this mean for those who are putting money away for retirement? And can you imagine doing the same job for over 70 years?
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13 July 2017
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Designing Pension Products Better Suited For Our Society
Most retirement savings products are aimed at people with a consistent income and who work in the formal economy, thereby excluding the vast majority of South Africans. By addressing this, the burden on the state can be decreased and the wellbeing of the country’s growing number of pensioners improved.
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13 July 2017
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Steering A Crucial Job Driver
The South African automotive industry supports just under 1m jobs. While the industry is stable thanks to considerable support from government, it is imperative that it stays that way.
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6 April 2017
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The Toyota C-HR: A Cracker Of A Crossover
Toyota’s funky urban crossover, the C-HR compact high-rider, is a marriage of quirky, eye-catching design and new engine technology.
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