Even in an era of ubiquitous computing power STANLIB understands that building effective investment portfolios requires the creative and analytical genius of the human mind.
Continue readingBehavioural Bias: Investors ignore at their peril
A market-pleasing MTBPS 2022
Minister Godongwana’s fiscal prudence likely to reassure investors
Continue readingFOMO Investing
In this article we unpack two commonly-held assumptions: that one must be in the market on its best days to have a chance of long-term outperformance, and that market timing is impossible.
Continue readingGlobal and local economies under pressure
In this webinar STANLIB’s Chief Economist, Kevin Lings discusses the local and global economic environment and shares his views on what may lie ahead.
Continue readingSTANLIB to enhance its unit trust technology to world-class standards
By the end of 2022, STANLIB’s South African clients and advisers will enjoy the first fruits of the company’s significant investment in world-class technology. Through these investments, STANLIB’s online unit trust portal will be redesigned to revitalise and enhance the experience we offer clients and advisers.
Continue readingWhy should an ordinary South African care about the possibility of SA being greylisted by the global AML/CFT watchdog in a few months’ time?
The unwelcome news about the probability of SA being greylisted by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) in February 2023 should be of grave concern to an ordinary South African.
Continue readingEquities have sold off while companies are making record margins. Should we buy?
Excessive pandemic-related monetary and fiscal stimulus boosted the profit margins of developed market equities to record levels.
Continue readingTaking stock of the SA and global economy
In this webinar, STANLIB’s Chief Economist, Kevin Lings, reflected on local and global economic challenges and shared his views on what the second half of 2022 could hold.
Continue readingVolatility Matters: More an investor’s friend than foe
Investors looking for smoother yet optimal return outcomes, even during times of market stress, could benefit from tactical volatility targeting strategies.
Continue readingInPerspective podcast series
Listen to our portfolio managers’ insight as to how they are navigating current market themes and positioning the funds they manage within our core local fund range.
Continue readingESG investing in China: Considerations for sustainable portfolios
With the Chinese economy maturing and personal incomes rising rapidly, China is fast becoming the world’s biggest consumer market.
Continue readingGrowing Wealth in the Age of Data
Over the last century, the rate of technological progress has far outpaced any period prior in human history, and we find ourselves in the midst of incredible change.
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