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Absa lists NewPlat ETF

Absa lists NewPlat ETF

SA investors gain direct exposure to rand performance of platinum bullion

Real estate investors score in first quarter

Real estate investors score in first quarter

26 April 2013 | Unit trusts

Global Equity General with a return of 16,43% was rated the best-performing unit trust subcategory for the quarter to 31 March 2013, while Global Real Estate was the best subcategory overall for the year with a return of 39,11%, according to PlexCrown Fun

Is the commodities super-cycle really over?

Is the commodities super-cycle really over?

25 April 2013 | General

For a couple of years now, analysts have predicted that the commodities super-cycle is winding down. The commodities boom has treated investors well, with China leading the acquisition race and driving demand to a large extent (though other developing nat

South African Equities: Time to move from cut to rough diamonds?

South African Equities: Time to move from cut to rough diamonds?

24 April 2013 | Equities

The prices of South African equities are determined, for the most part, by the risks that investors believe are associated with an asset. Local shares can be placed into two baskets; those that have delivered a steady or predictable profit stream (shares

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The strongest deterrent against FSP compliance missteps is or should be:

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Stock-picking, offshore exposure key to investment outperformance

Stock-picking, offshore exposure key to investment outperformance

23 April 2013 | General
Commercial Property As An Investment

Commercial Property As An Investment

22 April 2013 | General
Using ETPs as part of asset allocation

Using ETPs as part of asset allocation

Absa’s Optimiser changes equities game

Absa’s Optimiser changes equities game

16 April 2013 | Equities
REIT legislation uplifts listed property sector

REIT legislation uplifts listed property sector

16 April 2013 | General
How does the rand impact your portfolio?

How does the rand impact your portfolio?

15 April 2013 | General
How to beat inflation in a low return investment environment

How to beat inflation in a low return investment environment

12 April 2013 | General
MET Global Property Fund attracts investors and exceeds the R1 billion mark

MET Global Property Fund attracts investors and exceeds the R1 billion mark

12 April 2013 | General