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Tried and tested equities to anchor portfolios this year

Tried and tested equities to anchor portfolios this year

25 April 2012 | Equities

It is common knowledge that equities outperform other asset classes over the long term. This fact is drummed into us by fund managers and investment analysts at every opportunity. But they seldom address how many years make up this “long term”. Are we tal

Time both an ally and an enemy when it comes to investing

Time both an ally and an enemy when it comes to investing

24 April 2012 | General

The aim of investing is to make your money grow, which takes time. But in the world of investing, time is both an ally and an enemy, says Thandi Ngwane, head of emerging markets at Allan Gray.

The power of compounding

The power of compounding

24 April 2012 | General

Albert Einstein reportedly said that the most powerful force in the world is compound interest. If you saved 15% of your salary from age 25, only a third of the benefit you receive at retirement comes from your contributions. The rest is from compound

Forex correlations tool launched on TradingFloor.com

Forex correlations tool launched on TradingFloor.com

23 April 2012 | General

Saxo Bank, the online trading and investment specialist, has launched a Forex correlations tool on TradingFloor.com. It is the third interactive application released on this trading community in the last six months. It follows a Forex Open Positions modul

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Africa's illiquid markets show the most potential

Africa's illiquid markets show the most potential

20 April 2012 | General
Investors place pressure on private equity firms to develop responsible investment policies

Investors place pressure on private equity firms to develop responsible investment policies

20 April 2012 | Equities
South African pension funds urged to make full use of their offshore diversification benefits

South African pension funds urged to make full use of their offshore diversification benefits

20 April 2012 | General
World economic growth more positive but still risky

World economic growth more positive but still risky

20 April 2012 | General
Global environment still poses threats for South Africa

Global environment still poses threats for South Africa

18 April 2012 | General
Glacier by Sanlam assists clients to achieve long-term portfolio growth

Glacier by Sanlam assists clients to achieve long-term portfolio growth

17 April 2012 | General
Ashburton : Weekly insights update

Ashburton : Weekly insights update

12 April 2012 | General
The gold conundrum

The gold conundrum

11 April 2012 | General