Investments / General

Proven investment principles for a new decade

The past five years have tested investors’ resolve, and 2019 did little to relieve the exasperation of the average investor. Unfortunately, predicting exactly when things will change is impossible despite many commentators’ ongoing efforts to do so. Given this, how should you approach investing in 2020? A few investment maxims from some of the world’s best investors may help.

Ashburton favours bonds, listed property for best returns in 2020

Ashburton Investments, the asset management arm of the FirstRand Group, is looking to government bonds and listed property to provide the best risk-adjusted returns on the local front for South African investors in 2020.

Outlook 2020: Why solar energy’s prospects look bright for 2020

How to get the most out of the Section 12J incentive this tax year

Financial advisors have been quick to recognise the attractiveness of Section 12J (12J) investments which include a 100% tax deduction, an uncorrelated underlying investment, attractive returns, the ability to stimulate the SA economy and create jobs according to Dino Zuccollo, Co-Head of Section 12J at Westbrooke Alternative Asset Management (SA’s largest S12J fund manager) and Chairman of the 12J Association of South Africa.