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Little margin of safety in South African equities

03 August 2015 | Equities

Global earnings expectations have the potential to surprise on the upside.

Avoiding the overwhelming bias for action

03 August 2015 | General

In life, we have a natural bias for action. From a young age, we are told stories about heroes who overcame great odds and many setbacks to do something great. Sportspeople, entrepreneurs and leaders are all lauded for their actions. ‘Watching and waiting’ are rarely considered valuable. However, there are times when the most valuable thing you can do is to wait for the right opportunity. In the face of the relentless pressure to do something, waiting patiently is often extremely difficult to do. This same scenario holds true in the world of investments.

Balance your costs with the rewards you want

01 August 2015 | General

The debate between active and passive investments is a debate that has been inherently part of the industry for a long time. The main reason why people oppose an active strategy is that fees are high and that there is no guarantee that the fund manager will beat the industry benchmark by promised guidelines.

Selecting an asset manager that matches your goals

30 July 2015 | Asset Management

Going into any partnership requires research. Objectives need to align, value systems should resonate and trust plays a key role. These same criteria should guide your decision when picking an asset manager. If you make the right choice, you could be on the path to a successful long-term relationship. Thandi Ngwane, head of Strategic Markets at Allan Gray, offers some guidelines to help you choose an asset management partner. Picking the right investment partner can be overwhelming; if you don’t feel equipped it is worthwhile talking to a good, independent financial adviser.

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Searching for Natural Hedges against Interest-Rate Risk

30 July 2015 | General

A beginner’s guide to mutual funds: Getting Started - Why You Need an Investment Objective

30 July 2015 | General

Africa 2020 presents exciting opportunities for asset managers: PwC report

30 July 2015 | Asset Management

Structured products still offer offshore opportunities even with a weak rand

30 July 2015 | General

Ukraine: On the Verge of Financial and Economic Collapse

29 July 2015 | Economy

Time to do things differently?

28 July 2015 | General

European drama hasn’t derailed US growth

28 July 2015 | Economy

Nigerian economy hurt by slump in oil price and political challenges

28 July 2015 | Economy

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Investments

Little margin of safety in South African equities

Avoiding the overwhelming bias for action

Balance your costs with the rewards you want

Selecting an asset manager that matches your goals

Searching for Natural Hedges against Interest-Rate Risk

A beginner’s guide to mutual funds: Getting Started - Why You Need an Investment Objective

Africa 2020 presents exciting opportunities for asset managers: PwC report

Structured products still offer offshore opportunities even with a weak rand

Ukraine: On the Verge of Financial and Economic Collapse

Time to do things differently?

European drama hasn’t derailed US growth

Nigerian economy hurt by slump in oil price and political challenges