Investments

The Monty Hall problem: Why your investment instincts can lead you astray

Many investors rely on their instincts when making financial decisions, assuming that what feels right must be correct. But history shows that gut feelings can be dangerously misleading – especially in markets driven by sentiment, like the dot-com bubble of the late 1990s or today’s mania for US and AI stocks. The Monty Hall problem, a well-known probability puzzle, offers a powerful lesson in why intuition often clashes with reality, explains Dan Brocklebank of Orbis Investments.

Trusted investment partners enhance adviser-led outcomes

The explosion of choice combined with unprecedented access to global financial markets makes it difficult for financial advisers to select needs-appropriate funds for their clients. In the past, the task was as simple as scanning a few dozen local unit trusts and selecting an active fund manager that was consistently in the top quartile.

Three ways private equity can drive transformation in SA

Private capital remains one of South Africa’s most effective levers for accelerating transformation within established companies, particularly in sectors that have struggled to expand opportunity through traditional corporate pathways.

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