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Dynamic hedging: the best of both worlds

Dynamic hedging: the best of both worlds

18 April 2016 | General

The benefit of a liability hedging strategy is that it provides funding level stability while maintaining full exposure to balanced fund returns.

Betting on the US

Betting on the US

15 April 2016 | Economy

In his most recent letter to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders, Warren Buffett made a telling statement about the US economy. While many commentators have been concerned about the country's recovery and future growth outlook, Buffett stated his belief that there is still no better place to invest.

The role of cash in your investment portfolio

The role of cash in your investment portfolio

13 April 2016 | General

People often use the phrase “cash is king” in times of uncertainty when the best perceived strategy is to sit on your cash until uncertainty fades.

Global central banks re-ignite a “risk-on” environment

Global central banks re-ignite a “risk-on” environment

12 April 2016 | Economy

Concerns over the health of the global economy have deepened. Most major regions are now expected to expand at a slower pace this year relative to the growth rates observed in 2015. Recognition of the external risks to the United States (US) economy caused a more dovish rhetoric from the US Federal Reserve (Fed), triggering a slide in the US dollar, while the European Central Bank (ECB) and Bank of Japan (BoJ) eased monetary policy further in 1Q16 amid serial disappointment on growth and inflation prospects.

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The extraordinary outperformance of Index Tracking Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs)

The extraordinary outperformance of Index Tracking Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs)

Tech innovations: Best in two decades?

Tech innovations: Best in two decades?

11 April 2016 | Equities
March market snapshot

March market snapshot

08 April 2016 | Economy
A history of inflation in SA

A history of inflation in SA

06 April 2016 | Economy
Companies and investors ‘welcome ZAR X stock exchange plan’

Companies and investors ‘welcome ZAR X stock exchange plan’

05 April 2016 | General
Global Credit Ratings accords ratings to three Investec funds

Global Credit Ratings accords ratings to three Investec funds

05 April 2016 | General
Investec launches Worldwide Flexible Fund

Investec launches Worldwide Flexible Fund

05 April 2016 | General
March 2016 – etfSA.co.za monthly South African ETF, ETN and Unit Trust passive index tracking performance survey

March 2016 – etfSA.co.za monthly South African ETF, ETN and Unit Trust passive index tracking performance survey