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Market volatility sees CIS assets under management fall below R3 trillion
Market volatility has resulted in assets under management (AUM) by the collective investment schemes (CIS) industry dropping below the R3 trillion threshold reached in the fourth quarter of last year. Assets under management […]
Some market sectors may absorb the impact of inflation better than others
Inflation worldwide is on the rise, driven by fuel price hikes, the energy crisis and rising food prices. Locally, inflation is at its highest level in five years. The sharp rise in inflation […]
‘Geopolitical tensions shouldn’t mean diluting your offshore exposure’
Diversification, including offshore diversification, and other basic long-term investing pillars should not be disregarded because of volatility caused by geopolitical events, says Kondi Nkosi, the country head of asset manager Schroders in South […]
Shrinkflation, skimpflation and your investment returns
Inflation has been making a comeback. Not so long ago, it had seemed that we had vanquished (at least in the developed world) this sneaky foe of long-term wealth creators everywhere, thanks to […]
‘Don’t look for themes or sectors – it’s all about stock-picking’
Financial advisers will have to manage investors’ expectations as the local market comes off a stellar 2021 and we enter the unfamiliar waters of higher global interest rates and quantitative tightening. Moneyweb recently […]
Pros and cons of stock market valuation measures
Investors can turn to many different measures to consider stock market valuations. Each tells a different story. They all have their benefits and shortcomings, so a rounded approach that takes into account their […]
Pros and cons of stock market valuation measures
Investors can turn to many different measures to consider stock market valuations. Each tells a different story. They all have their benefits and shortcomings, so a rounded approach that takes into account their […]
Which stock markets look cheap for SA investors?
While global diversification remains important, it’s generally accepted that investors should avoid buying when global markets are at their most expensive. However, “expensive” remains relative, says Duncan Lamont, the head of research and […]
Which stock markets look cheap for SA investors?
While global diversification remains important, it’s generally accepted that investors should avoid buying when global markets are at their most expensive. However, “expensive” remains relative, says Duncan Lamont, the head of research and […]
Active managers outperform broad S&P index in first half of this year
Slightly more than half of local equity managers outperformed the S&P South Africa Domestic Shareholder Weighted Capped Index during the first six months of this year. This is according to the SPIVA Scorecard […]
Active managers outperform broad S&P index in first half of this year
Slightly more than half of local equity managers outperformed the S&P South Africa Domestic Shareholder Weighted Capped Index during the first six months of this year. This is according to the SPIVA Scorecard […]
Should we question the wisdom of investing in South African equities?
– Allan Gray investigates Investors with exposure to equities in 2018 may have been subjected to a disappointing performance. As a result they may or might be considering the safe haven of cash, […]
