Investments

Why don’t I just invest with my bank?

In 10X’s occasional series on understanding the building blocks as you rebuild your wealth, Kelin Pottier, of 10X Investments, answers a question that many investors have asked: Why would I choose to open a tax-free saving account (TFSA) with an asset manager rather than a bank?

Playing judge, jury and executioner

There is no easier way to secure an outcome in the active versus passive debate than to stack the courtroom full of mostly-active fund managers. A couple of days ago, this writer attended an Allan Gray local and offshore fund manager showcase, which included the obligatory panel discussion on active versus passive investment styles.

General outlook for 2022

During the summer holidays, as usual, I worked through the financial reports released by most of the large investment houses outlining their outlook for the new year. So, I had to refrain from using the title ‘Outlook for 2020 too’, seeing that it already looks like we’re in for ‘more of the same’.

Ukraine-Russia crisis and the oil price pain