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Females lead the way when it comes to investing

Females lead the way when it comes to investing

07 August 2012 | General

A recent report from Barclays Wealth and Ledbury Research revealed that women worldwide are now responsible for up to 80% of household purchasing decisions. The report also reveals that women are increasingly rising to senior positions in their profession

Market volatility to persist

Market volatility to persist

07 August 2012 | General

“The first half of 2012 has clearly shown that global economies, especially in the developed world, are still facing serious headwinds,” says Paul Stewart, Head of Grindrod Asset Management. “While growth has been positive and the US housing market is sh

etfSA.co.za Monthly South African ETF, ETN and Index Tracking Product Performance Survey

etfSA.co.za Monthly South African ETF, ETN and Index Tracking Product Performance Survey

With good recovery in many South Africa investment markets, a number of index tracking products are providing superior returns. The underlying table show the increase in the main FTSE/JSE indices over the past year or more.

Invest for income and the capital will take care of itself

Invest for income and the capital will take care of itself

02 August 2012 | General

Although capital growth receives a great deal of investor attention, investing is ultimately all about income. Retired investors invest to generate an income stream. Pre-retirement investors invest to provide for their future income needs. Investors th

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Equities will continue to benefit from low interest rates and reasonable valuations

Equities will continue to benefit from low interest rates and reasonable valuations

01 August 2012 | Equities
Corporate Treasurers cautiously hold on to cash piles, despite low interest rate environment

Corporate Treasurers cautiously hold on to cash piles, despite low interest rate environment

31 July 2012 | General

Positive development for funds and investors in R230 billion money market fund sector

Positive development for funds and investors in R230 billion money market fund sector

26 July 2012 | General
Exchange Traded Funds

Exchange Traded Funds

The Great 6% Inflation Myth

The Great 6% Inflation Myth

24 July 2012 | General
Euro crisis highlights emerging markets as safe havens

Euro crisis highlights emerging markets as safe havens

24 July 2012 | General
NewGold Exchange Traded Fund (ETF)

NewGold Exchange Traded Fund (ETF)

PlexCrown: Property portfolios sparkle in second quarter

PlexCrown: Property portfolios sparkle in second quarter

23 July 2012 | General