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Why listed property is likely to deliver modest returns over the short to medium term

08 November 2017

Hence our tactical underweight to neutral stance.

All aboard the Bitcoin train? Know your investment goals first

07 November 2017

The price of Bitcoin once again took a dive early this week after rising to an all-time high of $7,598 this weekend. This follows the previous price rollercoaster taken by the cryptocurrency in September, which was fuelled largely by increased scrutiny from regulators. While it may be tempting, given the latest headlines, to buy into the evolving cryptocurrency hype, Elize Botha, Managing Director of Old Mutual Unit Trusts, questions whether some investors – particularly those who don’t have all the facts – may be getting ahead of themselves.

The return of real returns

06 November 2017

2017 is suddenly shaping up to be a very good year for investors. Global growth has picked up, and companies are reporting solid profit numbers as a result. At the same time, low global inflation suggests the world’s major economies are far from overheating, and therefore interest rates need to gradually rise to more normal levels. While the Bank of England hiked rates for the first time in a decade last week, it is unlikely to move much further given the uncertainty around Brexit. Jerome Powell’s appointment as successor to chair of the US Federal Reserve, Janet Yellen, also removes an element of monetary policy uncertainty. Powell is seen as pragmatic and likely to follow Yellen’s gradual and measured approach.

Humans vs robots: Who has the edge?

06 November 2017

Modern investing merges human insight with robo efficiency, causing some to argue that the role of the human advisor is dwindling. But human judgement still has a vital role to play in active and passive investment strategies.

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