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The risks of binary thinking when investing

The risks of binary thinking when investing

15 August 2017

The odds are stacked against accurate market predictions.

Quality myths of investing

Quality myths of investing

10 August 2017

Debunking three major misconceptions about what makes a company ‘quality’.

What’s the buzz about Smart Beta?

What’s the buzz about Smart Beta?

08 August 2017

Every fund manager has a style – it’s how they position themselves along with their people, process and philosophy, says Guy Fletcher, Head of Research & Client Solutions at Sanlam Investments.

A new high

A new high

08 August 2017

The FTSE/JSE All Share Index (Alsi) finally hit a new all-time high closing price above 55 400 points, surpassing a record set in April 2015. This is a relief for most South African investors as local equities would constitute the bulk of their portfolios (and will likely continue to do so as long as the Pension Funds Act limits offshore exposure to 25%).

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Investing in tough times

Investing in tough times

07 August 2017
New Climate Progress Dashboard gives investors unique insight into global climate progress

New Climate Progress Dashboard gives investors unique insight into global climate progress

04 August 2017
Avoiding permanent investment losses starts with the price you pay

Avoiding permanent investment losses starts with the price you pay

01 August 2017
Brexit, elections and Trump: Global equity mid-year review and outlook

Brexit, elections and Trump: Global equity mid-year review and outlook

01 August 2017
South Africa: One of the best opportunities globally

South Africa: One of the best opportunities globally

01 August 2017
Transforming Stokvels into investment opportunities

Transforming Stokvels into investment opportunities

01 August 2017
July’s silver linings

July’s silver linings

01 August 2017
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What does the "rise of the robots" mean for asset prices?

27 July 2017