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With cash earning more than 8%, why risk money on the stock market?

With cash earning more than 8%, why risk money on the stock market?

04 September 2023

Increased savings rates mean savers globally can earn upwards of 5% on deposits. So doesn’t it make sense to cut risk and stick to the safety of cash?

What our female clients are invested in on the JSE

What our female clients are invested in on the JSE

31 August 2023

We had a look at what our female Share Invest clients are invested in right now. While not completely different to what our male clients are invested in – there were some interesting surprises waiting for us in the thousands of data points (and subsequent pivot tables) that we combed through.

Scratching below the surface of tobacco companies

Scratching below the surface of tobacco companies

30 August 2023

Consumers’ first thoughts on tobacco companies are generally “unhealthy; addictive; money machines”.

Why gender equality in investing needs to be a priority

Why gender equality in investing needs to be a priority

30 August 2023

This South African Women’s Month - and always - we should shine a brighter spotlight on gender, inclusion, and diversity in the asset management industry. Multiple studies show that changes in parity will not only lead to a more equitable society but also to an enhanced financial performance.

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Reasons to ignore near-term challenges for energy transition market

Reasons to ignore near-term challenges for energy transition market

29 August 2023
Stash focuses on women's finances this August

Stash focuses on women's finances this August

29 August 2023
Westbrooke's UK private debt fund achieves R400m record raise from South African investors

Westbrooke's UK private debt fund achieves R400m record raise from South African investors

29 August 2023
On bonds and bananas

On bonds and bananas

28 August 2023
The role mutuals should play when the state can’t step up

The role mutuals should play when the state can’t step up

28 August 2023
Keep it simple – 99% of long-term investing is doing nothing

Keep it simple – 99% of long-term investing is doing nothing

28 August 2023
The new meme stock craze likely to end in tears in Asia

The new meme stock craze likely to end in tears in Asia

25 August 2023
Navigating the triple threat of elevated inflation, and high-interest rates and persistent uncertainty

Navigating the triple threat of elevated inflation, and high-interest rates and persistent uncertainty

25 August 2023