Investments

Rand exposure to the world: Market uncertainty creates opportunities for offshore return diversification

Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) that offer rand-based exposure to offshore markets remain a cost-effective option for South African investors to accumulate wealth despite the twin shocks of market volatility and rising inflation. “Periods of market uncertainty create opportunities for investors who contribute consistently and are able to stomach short term price volatility, because they build offshore exposure by buying the dips,” says Nico Katzke, Head of Portfolio Solutions at Satrix.

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Ashburton Investments launches Core Plus Income Fund

Ashburton Investments, the asset management arm of the FirstRand Group, has launched the Ashburton Core Plus Income Fund which offers a higher yield than traditional corporate money market funds.

How Post-Trade Could Shape the Future of ESG Investments

Investment strategies that are built on specific ethical factors are not new. The principles underpinning environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investment predate the 1960s.