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Between the ongoing war in Ukraine, increasing inflation, and an uptick in global COVID-19 cases, as well as talk about a possible worldwide recession, there are several factors that are making the world a very uncertain place for investors. How do you invest today when everything seems out of kilter? And, if another crisis comes along, can you invest now to be crisis ready?
The two phrases investors don’t want to hear are “bear markets” and “recessions”. Unfortunately, they’ve been hearing them a lot lately.
With the recent increase in the repo rate and further projected rate increases to come, cash as an asset class should be revisited by those investors who have not already done so. Investing in the stock market and sitting on cash might seem like mutually exclusive options, however cash instruments play a key role in the successful diversification of portfolios, especially through times of volatility, like global markets are experiencing.
If you have spent some time with a toddler, you probably know that they can often become very attached to a specific object. Whether it is a favourite soft toy or blanket, small children can often derive a sense of security from this familiar and well-loved object. Woe betides any parent if said object goes missing (or needs to be washed)!
How is your business leveraging the efficiencies and scale offered by technology without diluting your human edge?