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BRICS & De-dollarisation: the proposed new Currency
The BRICS grouping comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa (and recently some new member countries) has been a significant economic player in the global sphere over the past two decades.
Solid strategy key to staying the course and avoiding bad choices
Many investors jump into the market when they should be getting out and vice-versa. Morné Bezuidenhout explains why.
How to Invest Successfully – Characteristics of a Successful Investor
Since March 2020 we have all become overly familiar with personal disruption in a variety of forms. Whether it be the extremes of hard lockdowns, social unrest, or load shedding, the upheaval has been real.
Inflation and the Wage Price Spiral: South Africa and Beyond
South Africa has its own unique economic challenges, but we are also affected by what is happening in the broader, global economy. Over the past 18 months, the cost of living has increased worldwide...
A balancing act on the stock market
Last Friday the JSE all-share index fell 4.02% resulting in panic among stock market investors. However, it’s crucial that this drop should be seen in context.
Active vs passive investing uncovered
Index investing (another name for passive investing) is an investment strategy which aims to replicate the performance of a particular index.
Annual bonus – what spending it is REALLY costing you
Why save your annual bonus? Where’s the harm in spending it this time and saving next year’s annual bonus instead?
Are South African shares really local investments?
Companies listed on the JSE that derive the bulk of their earnings offshore might give you more exposure to offshore markets than you think.
Investment Scams in South Africa
Investment scams continue to plague South African investors. From Ponzi schemes to high-risk cryptocurrency frauds, discover how to spot red flags and protect yourself from financial loss.