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Understanding exchange traded products crucial for investors

22 May 2012 | ETF's (Exchange Traded Funds)

There has been a proliferation of exchange traded products launched locally in recent years – including Exchange Traded Funds (ETF), Exchange Traded Notes (ETN) and Exchange Traded Commodities (ETC). Despite their growing popularity, it is crucial investo

Global equity markets decline

21 May 2012 | Equities

After a surprisingly good start to the year, global equity markets have suddenly slammed on the brakes, says Paul Stewart, director of Grindrod Asset Management. “Whether it is because of the problems in Europe or just an overbought position in technical

Beware of acquisition-driven earnings growth

18 May 2012 | General

Although increasing share prices can swell investors’ pockets, high earnings growth expectations and management incentive schemes related to share price performance can lead to company management behaving in a way that focuses on short-term strategies to

Investors urged not to abandon stocks

18 May 2012 | General

The past two weeks have not been pleasant for equity investors across the globe and the domestic market, which shed 2,9% by 15 May since its 2 May 2012 all-time high, has been no exception.

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When not to heed the headlines

16 May 2012 | General

Fixed income is about more than yield

16 May 2012 | General

South Africa cocks a snook at global economic malaise

16 May 2012 | General

Investors looking for income should consider the risk/return trade-off

16 May 2012 | General

Investors should be wary of basing investment decisions on economic data

15 May 2012 | General

Offshore on the agenda of SA managers

15 May 2012 | General

Has Value’s time returned?

14 May 2012 | General

Hedge funds steady through market turmoil

09 May 2012 | General

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Understanding exchange traded products crucial for investors

Global equity markets decline

Beware of acquisition-driven earnings growth

Investors urged not to abandon stocks

When not to heed the headlines

Fixed income is about more than yield

South Africa cocks a snook at global economic malaise

Investors looking for income should consider the risk/return trade-off

Investors should be wary of basing investment decisions on economic data

Offshore on the agenda of SA managers

Has Value’s time returned?

Hedge funds steady through market turmoil