Six trading and investment mistakes to avoid
The investment environment has changed dramatically over the past 15 years. Today, investors have access to company information within...
The magic of compounding in investment: how it works
Earn more interest each year without making any additional investments There is a parable of a king who lost his kingdom, and it all...
The age-old debate: Active vs passive investing
THE debate regarding active and passive investing has been going on for decades. It is probably one of the most debated and researched...
Don’t overlook cash investments in retirement planning
In October, the focus is on retirement. This theme draws our attention to the need to plan and save for the day when we will retire. I...
Buy low, sell high – it's not that easy
Investors are repeatedly told to buy low and sell high. In the abstract, this famous adage makes perfect sense. However, it can be...
How to get started with investing
If you are inspired to save or invest, but paralysed because you don’t know enough to get started, don’t feel alone. The recently...
How to Construct a Well-Diversified Risk-Profiled Portfolio of Unit Trust Funds
When it comes to building a portfolio, some individual investors focus on selecting the right fund manager or security. However, manager...
The ins and outs of unit trusts
Unit trust funds are a popular way of investing, and it is likely that you have money in one or more of them, either directly or...
JSE presents bleak picture with no long-term growth for two years
Johannesburg - Share prices on the JSE continued to drift sideways on Monday and the major indices are now at the same levels as in 2015,...
A value investor’s guide to tax-efficient investments
Tax-efficient investments compared according to life stage. Most investors recognise the simple maths. Paying less tax on gains from...
