Discussions regarding the rand exchange rate have been known to lead to many emotionally charged debates. Many South African citizens use the exchange rate against major developed markets (such as the United States and the United Kingdom) as an indicator of the state of the...
The fear of an impending recession, low interest rates, U.S. strength, South Africa’s weak economy, and the negative implications of the ongoing trade war (to name but a few), have left quite a few investors at an impasse. Many investors are battling with the question “is now...
In a recent article1 we made the point that while investors are encouraged to remain invested through the cycle, there are several warning signals that should trigger the re-evaluation of their investment in consultation with their financial advisor. The article generated much...
I am tired as an investor. I am tired as an individual. I know that I am not alone. On the investment side, Darryl Hannington, Anchor’s head of portfolio management, spoke to equity fatigue and the various options available to investors in his article entitled, Invest(ing) in...
I believe that we are all guilty at times of being consumed by the pervasive negative news. In this article JP Landman writes an objective honest piece about what we are getting right. “Just do something” is the cry now rising from all over SA, a plea to...
What are ASISA’s views on prescription of assets and why? When the term “prescribed assets” is used, it is understood to refer to Government forcing the savings industry to buy Government stock as well as bonds issued by State Owned Enterprises...
Investors are encouraged to stay the course, but look out for warning signals to re-evaluate a fund. Generally, you should not alter your investment strategy or its execution unless it was incorrect at the outset, or your personal or financial circumstances...