Retain exposure to SA bonds but nervous investors should keep duration short
South African investors should maintain their existing exposure to local bonds but do so with some level of caution until there is greater economic clarity after
South African investors should maintain their existing exposure to local bonds but do so with some level of caution until there is greater economic clarity after
Investors are eager to move their funds offshore after the recent rand weakening. But it is easy to ignore the flexibility offered by a South African
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All long-term investors want their money to grow, but many are not solely returns-driven. Increasingly, investors such as family offices, foundations and philanthropic endowments are already
Over the last 10 years, compensation of public sector employees has become one of the largest components of government spending.
Demand for low-cost global index funds is growing rapidly as more and more research shows that costs have a dramatic effect on long-term returns.
Credit instruments in other African economies can be an attractive option for investors looking to diversify outside SA.
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Most of the major developed and emerging economies grew relatively strongly in the first quarter of 2018. The growth reflected reasonably low interest rates, elevated levels of business and consumer confidence, and a sustained pick-up in industrial production and global trade.
In the active vs passive debate, both sides have valid arguments. The truth lies somewhere in the middle. At STANLIB Multi-Manager we’ve had a BOTH/AND rather than EITHER/OR philosophy for the last decade.
Moving money offshore does not always make sense – despite what many South Africans believe.
Adapting to a new investment environment will be key to protecting and growing investor wealth over the next 12 months.