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Changes made to the PPS Balanced Index Tracker Fund

09 January 2019 | General

Passive funds have become a popular investment choice in South Africa. They are widely regarded as being suitable for retirement savings, offering a simple structure and the opportunity for sensible diversification.

South African investors are achieving returns 8.4% lower than expected

13 December 2018 | General

The danger of over-optimistic returns

Market Review: November 2018

13 December 2018 | General

Global markets started the month hesitantly in anticipation of the US midterm elections. This, alongside the trade sanctions imposed on Iran and Trump’s continued criticism of the Fed increasing interest rates, contributed to investors’ unease. However, post-election gains saw the Dow Jones rise with more than 2% – the greatest post-election increase seen in over 30 years! But, the technology sector fell again later in November, led by a decline in the Apple share price. The decline allowed Microsoft to overtake the former giant as the world’s most valuable company.

Theresa May Holds on, but What Does This Mean for Investors?

13 December 2018 | General

Theresa May has survived a leadership challenge called by Eurosceptic members of her own party and will continue to lead the United Kingdom as it heads toward Brexit. But David Zahn, Franklin Templeton Fixed Income Group’s head of European Fixed Income, warns May’s troubles are not over yet. He predicts further volatility ahead for financial markets, but argues there may be opportunities for shrewd active managers.

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