A diversified multi-asset portfolio is an effective way to manage investment and market risks. Funds use a portfolio benchmark to establish expectations and provide a ‘neutral’ position for taking investment risk.
Continue readingWhere’s your rand going to throw its weight?
Despite the significant rand weakness over the past two years, we still do not foresee near-term conditions as being rand supportive.
Continue readingA lens on financial markets in 2021
Most investment professionals expect, and are trained to deal with, economic uncertainty. However, in many respects, the Covid-19 pandemic of 2020 completely overshadows previous crises.
Continue readingEconomic lifelines in 2020. How does SA stack up? [Charticle]
A review of stimulus packages in 2020 relative to size of economy
(as a % of GDP)
Permanent Shifts: How will COVID-19 affect investing in the long-term?
In this live-recorded webinar, STANLIB’s Absolute Return team share an update on their asset allocation views heading into the third quarter.
Continue readingMore Ups than Downs [Charticle]
Sudden and significant market sell-offs such as the one recently experienced may initially be alarming and disconcerting to any investor. However, it is important to keep the following in mind:
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