HOT TOPIC | The power of patience - Understanding market cycles and staying invested
As investors, we often face a barrage of economic news and market statistics that can cause concern about the performance of our...
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Marilize van Zyl
- Nov 15
- 3 min
HOT TOPIC | Pedaling to Prosperity: Why Staying Invested Is the Way to Go
As historical data reveals, the best days in the market often happen amid chaos and heightened volatility. Missing out on these days puts...
Lusu Mpafa
- Nov 8
- 1 min
HOT TOPIC | Timing the Market
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Patrick Cairns - CityWire
- Nov 1
- 2 min
HOT TOPIC | Optimum appoints former Sanlam Investments chief as chairman
Robert Roux brings a wealth of experience to the boutique. Boutique firm Optimum Investment Group (OIG) has appointed former Sanlam...
Marilize van Zyl
- Oct 26
- 2 min
HOT TOPIC | Why patience pays off in long-term investing
In the investment world, timing equates to solving a puzzle, and questions often arise: Is it the right moment to invest, or should one...
Dr. Roelof Botha
- Oct 6
- 2 min
HOT TOPIC | Rampant US dollar takes its toll on global currencies
The renewed surge of the US dollar has taken its toll on virtually every global currency of note, including the South African rand. ...
Rotondwa Rambauli
- Oct 5
- 2 min
HOT TOPIC | The Power of Patience: Understanding the true value of your investments
In the world of finance, there's a frequently quoted saying: "It's not about timing the market, but time in the market." When investing,...
Lusu Mpafa
- Sep 20
- 2 min
HOT TOPIC | Hedge Funds Defy August Downturn, Providing a Safe Haven for Investors
During August, the South African market faced a significant downturn, influenced by numerous global economic challenges. The health of...
Christelle van Niekerk
- Aug 31
- 2 min
HOT TOPIC | Two-Pot System
With the introduction of the Two Pot System by the Government, it provides for compulsory preservation of the two thirds of a member’s...
Dr. Roelof Botha
- Aug 29
- 3 min
HOT TOPIC | Brics expands – what now?
After much speculation over the possible expansion of the Brics grouping, it has now admitted six new members. Three are from the Middle...
Gordon Loubser-Hattingh
- Aug 17
- 2 min
Unveiling the Driving Force behind S&P 500's Performance: The Dominance of “The Magnificent Seven”
The S&P 500, a bellwether of the US stock market, has been experiencing an unprecedented trend in 2023, driven by the remarkable...
Rotondwa Rambauli
- Aug 10
- 1 min
HOT TOPIC | Investing in women
Investing in women is a strategic move that can unlock economic potential and make wallets a bit happier too. Women are underrepresented...
Dr. Roelof Botha
- Jul 21
- 2 min
HOT TOPIC | Reserve Bank not to raise interest rates again
The pronounced decline in the rate of inflation is most welcome news for millions of indebted South Africans, as is the decision by the...
Marilize van Zyl
- Jul 19
- 2 min
HOT TOPIC | The Sizzling Reality of Braaivleis Prices
The unmistakable aroma of shisa nyama, a South African traditional braai, fills the air every weekend across the country. However, the...
Marilize van Zyl
- Jul 14
- 2 min
HOT TOPIC | Threads: Unravelling the Competition - Surpassing 100 million users in just days
On the 5th of July, Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, launched Threads, an application described as a "text-based...
Marilize van Zyl
- Jun 28
- 3 min
HOT TOPIC: Navigating Global Interest Rate Hikes
Interest rate hikes are making headlines across the globe, from Turkey's surprising reversal of unorthodox policies to the US Federal...
Gordon Loubser-Hattingh
- Jun 9
- 2 min
HOT TOPIC | Why Hedge Funds should be used in conjunction with traditional asset classes
Hedge Funds are regulated by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA). The FSCA is the regulatory body in South Africa responsible...
Marilize van Zyl
- May 25
- 2 min
HOT TOPIC | Why are interest rates increasing although the South-African economy is struggling?
The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) was established in 1921 and is the oldest central bank in Africa. The primary role of the SARB is...
Gordon Loubser-Hattingh
- May 12
- 2 min
HOT TOPIC | ZAR Under Pressure
The South African rand has been under severe pressure in recent days due to a combination of domestic and global factors. It's difficult...
Marilize van Zyl
- Mar 16
- 3 min
HOT TOPIC | Silicon Valley Bank
Silicon Valley Bank went under with astounding speed on Friday. Established in 1983, by the end of 2022, Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) had a...
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