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What 2015 means for the future

What 2015 means for the future

25 November 2015

• “Greece represents a tiny fraction of the global debt crisis.” • “Japan is living on borrowed time.” • “ISIS is intent on accelerating its campaign of terror.” • “SA equity funds failed to outperform their benchmarks.”

Small caps an exciting hunting ground

Small caps an exciting hunting ground

25 November 2015

Even though the small cap sector forms the bulk of the JSE in terms of number of shares, it comprises only 3.5% of our stock exchange’s market capitalisation. Top quality companies with exceptional business models reside in the small cap universe, but most established unit trust funds are too large to hold a meaningful stake in a small cap company without breaching unit trust regulations.

Are you ready for a whole new world?

Are you ready for a whole new world?

25 November 2015

In a world of anaemic interest rates and market volatility experienced across the globe, investors and fund managers are taking a long hard look at themselves in an effort to find that elusive alpha which is hard to come by.

Sanlam Investment Management (SIM) Moderate Equity outperforms

Sanlam Investment Management (SIM) Moderate Equity outperforms

24 November 2015

In the latest Alexander Forbes Large Manager Watch survey, the SIM Moderate Equity fund garnered top ranking against all other large managers over the past 7 years.

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Ashburton Indian fund manager rated in top five globally

Ashburton Indian fund manager rated in top five globally

23 November 2015
The great emerging markets deceleration

The great emerging markets deceleration

20 November 2015
Don't chop and change

Don't chop and change

19 November 2015
The fall of the Big Five

The fall of the Big Five

19 November 2015
The ‘next generation’ fund of funds

The ‘next generation’ fund of funds

18 November 2015
Investing across Africa: Debunking the myths

Investing across Africa: Debunking the myths

17 November 2015
Blending managers optimally through multi-management

Blending managers optimally through multi-management

17 November 2015
Nimble hedge funds amplify returns, minimise risk

Nimble hedge funds amplify returns, minimise risk

17 November 2015