Explore the Category

Glacier Capital Enhancer – providing more certainty in unpredictable times

12 July 2017 | General

Following the success of the first issue and the continuing market uncertainty, Glacier has launched the second issue of its Capital Enhancer.

Buy and hold or buy and sell?

11 July 2017 | General

In a perfect world, your initial share analysis will always be correct, and shares in your portfolio will be held for the long term. The reality is often different and investors do not hold shares forever.

A closer look at the performance of and outlook for the UK stockmarket for SA investors

11 July 2017 | General

With its close economic links to South Africa, sophisticated economy and ease of access to its financial markets, the UK has and continues to present interesting opportunities for South African investors looking to diversify their investment portfolios.

Volatility and uncertainty

11 July 2017 | General

Most of our investors may find this hard to believe but for some time there has been a concern that markets are not volatile enough. Volatility is extremely low across a range of indicators, of which the CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) is the most closely watched. The VIX, also known as Wall Street’s fear gauge, is hovering close to its lowest levels since its creation in 1993, barely in double digits (Chart 1). It measures the implied volatility of the S&P500, since it effectively represents what investors are willing to pay for protection against declines (the more fearful, the more they are prepared to cough up). Actual or realised volatility (daily moves of stocks, bonds and currencies) has also declined in recent years.

quick poll

Question

Do you think short-term insurance broking will survive the AI plus humanoid robotics age?

Answer

Human first always Not a chance Possibly maybe Yes, but reimagined

View the Results