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Making better investment decisions: start by getting off your rocking horse

Making better investment decisions: start by getting off your rocking horse

17 August 2012 | General

With advanced economies still struggling to perform and investment markets showing uncertainty, investors would do well to stick to five tenets that will guide them through any investment setting and yield respectable outcomes.

Navigating the choice of unit trusts

Navigating the choice of unit trusts

17 August 2012 | Unit trusts

Unit trusts remain the preferred form of investment for most investors in South Africa, yet with more than 900 available; the reality is that while the investment vehicle remains the same, the type of investment being provided differs hugely.

How to invest when you hit a financial jackpot

How to invest when you hit a financial jackpot

16 August 2012 | General

There comes a time in one’s life when you are lucky enough to receive some extra money in addition to your monthly salary, whether it be an inheritance, winning the lottery or from a sporting achievement such as some of the South African Olympic athletes

Local retailers overvalued at current prices

Local retailers overvalued at current prices

15 August 2012 | Asset Management

Fund manager looks north for opportunities

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oobarometer Statistics Reveal Increased Market Confidence from Property Buyers and Banks

oobarometer Statistics Reveal Increased Market Confidence from Property Buyers and Banks

14 August 2012 | General
Does portfolio diversification really work? A financial adviser’s response …

Does portfolio diversification really work? A financial adviser’s response …

14 August 2012 | General
Females lead the way when it comes to investing

Females lead the way when it comes to investing

07 August 2012 | General
Market volatility to persist

Market volatility to persist

07 August 2012 | General
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

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
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