TRADE IDEA: Watch African Bank Investments Limited (Abil)
Earlier this morning it was announced on the Stock Exchange News Service (SENS) that Liberty Life now holds 5.2% of the stock in this banking group. The share has sold off in the last few months as the...
View ArticleINSIGHT: The art of picking a winning stock
Playing the stock market is thrilling when it comes to personal finance and the accumulation of wealth. Moxima Gama however highlights that there is no infallible strategy that will guarantee success....
View ArticleMONEY: How Warren Buffett really makes money
One guy who has a pretty good track record of making money is Warren Buffett. While a lot of books have been written on how he does this, we look at what a few authors have to say on how he generates...
View ArticleINVESTMENT: How to manage investment risk
The collapse of two Bitcoin exchanges has Finweek contributor Simon Brown concerned. A big part of investment is managing risk, and if an investment offers returns that seem too good to be true, you...
View ArticleINVESTMENT: How to position and protect your portfolio
Many investors worry about when a market downturn will occur and plan on selling their shares before it takes place in order to get back in at the bottom. Selling at the top and buying at the bottom is...
View ArticleMONEY: How compounding works
One very important aspect of long-term investing is compound interest. If you ever wondered how your investment is compounded, then this simple and informative explanation is for you.
View ArticleINVESTMENT: Youth doesn’t mean you should take risks
A lot of people believe that when you're young, it's acceptable to take a lot of risk with regards to investments. Simon Brown explains why this is one of the biggest misconceptions.
View ArticleINVESTMENT: BlackRock’s 2015 world outlook
BlackRock Investments expects economic acceleration in the US, is keeping a close eye on Japan and recommends emerging markets should do more to unlock their own potential. Find out more about their...
View ArticleINSIGHT: Schizophrenia or rational exuberance in China?
The schizophrenic sentiment that has historically characterised China’s equity markets has been further cemented, indicating risks for investors?
View ArticleINVESTMENT: Trends in the market
Ross Koesterich of BlackRock comments on the week's market movements, falling stocks, consumer saving and quantitative easing and how they impact investment.
View ArticleCOVER – Commodities: To buy or not to buy?
The commodities sector looks “extremely undervalued” in comparison to the rest of the market. Investors are wondering whether the timing is appropriate to buy resource stocks. Analysts weigh in.
View ArticleCOVER: Are we headed for a bear market?
The JSE has reached new records for the past two weeks and currently trades around the 55000 mark. Investors should be cautious not to overpay for stocks and guard themselves from future slumps in the...
View ArticleINVESTMENT: Single stock futures: What, why, who and when?
South Africa currently hosts the largest Single Stock Futures market in the world. This futures contract gives the holder the ability to buy or sell the underlying asset at a fixed price on a future...
View ArticleNEWS: Bear bites dragon – Local resources stocks reel
Due to the Chinese stock crash South African resource stocks have taken a knock. Finweek contributor, Jaco Vissser, looks at major stocks that have been hit hardest.
View ArticleINVEST DIY: Diversifying your portfolio
Simon Brown looks at the returns of the main local indices since the end of the financial crisis and finds that investors will do best in diversifying long-term portfolios.
View ArticleINVESTMENT: Can your portfolio survive market turmoil?
It is natural for investors to panic when markets become volatile, but it is not wise to take decisions based on short-term considerations. Investors should rather revisit their long-term investment...
View ArticleCOVER: Small-cap stocks to look out for
South Africa’s stock exchange is dominated by large companies such as British American Tobacco, SABMiller and mining giants BHP Billiton and Anglo American. Most funds’ criteria to invest in stocks...
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