Tatler Hong Kong

3 min read

Tensions between the US and mainland China show little sign of dissipating, which means we can expect volatility in the markets well into next year. Neither side is likely to emerge victorious and indeed their wrangling, which is causing chaos by upe

Pretoria News Weekend

3 min read

YOU will hear people talking about “safe” investments versus “risky” ones as if it were a binary choice. It is not quite that simple. Investment risk depends very much on your investment time horizon: for short-term investors (typically less than fiv

Kiplinger

3 min read

Diversification is a big word, but it can be simply defined: Don't put all your eggs in one basket. That sounds easy enough to understand and accomplish, but it can be trickier than you might think. That's because there's a big gap between how Wall

Money Magazine

1 min read

There are lots of positives for investors in the sea change/tree change trend. But it’s important to be realistic and apply the scepticism you would normally use when making investment decisions. Australian Retirement Trust’s Andrew Fisher believes t

Money Magazine

9 min read

Q Hi Paul. I have just done a review of our super and changed providers. But I am wondering how to evaluate what insurance amounts (TPD, income protection, death cover) we need. Do you have any guidelines to work from?  Yep, let’s run an unbiased e

Finweek - English

3 min read

local investors might think the grass is greener on the other side due to the myriad of challenges our country faces. In recent months, however, we have seen some of the country’s largest and most reputable investment managers warm up to domestic ass

Tatler Philippines

1 min read

How does one approach investment during a global pandemic? The global pandemic is like technology; it has disrupted and continues to disrupt our lives. But unlike technology, the pandemic is not here to stay forever. Diversification is key to navig

Pretoria News Weekend

2 min read

RISK management is often under-appreciated by investors because it is not always obvious what risks they really face when making investment decisions. An important risk that many investors face, often unknowingly, is concentration risk. This is where

Money Magazine

2 min read

Most investors have traditionally thought about diversification of risk and returns in their portfolios by asset type – bonds, equities, alternatives or exposures by a range of sectors and geographies. But in recent years there has been a relative ne

Weekend Argus Saturday

2 min read

RISK management is often under-appreciated by investors because it is not always obvious what risks they really face when making investment decisions. An important risk that many investors face, often unknowingly, is concentration risk. This is where

Saturday Star

2 min read

RISK management is often under-appreciated by investors because it is not always obvious what risks they really face when making investment decisions. An important risk that many investors face, often unknowingly, is concentration risk. This is where

Money Magazine

6 min read

The property market is hot. The worst thing you can do is sit on the sideline and do nothing. The second worst thing is to buy the wrong property and spend the next 10 years regretting your decision. The best thing to do is relax, research, prepare a

NZ Property Investor

3 min read

Typical definitions of investment diversification focus on lowering risk by allocating money across a mix of asset classes, industries and geographies. The premise being that each would react differently to the same market events, thereby reducing yo

Money Magazine

6 min read

We’ve all heard the saying – with greater risk comes the potential for greater returns. While this adage holds true for the most part, understanding different kinds of risks and how to mitigate them is more nuanced than taking a pot-luck guess at how

Finweek - English

3 min read

finance minister Tito Mboweni, in his recent medium-term budget policy statement, provided a difficult outlook for investors over the short and medium term, but investors need to be measured in their reaction to the worse-than-expected economic outlo

Nautilus

4 min read

The category of “specialist” seems to be ingrained deeply both in the history of evolution, and the development of modern society. Homo sapiens is, in its own ways, a specialist: We are most remarkable for our large brains and the application of our

Saturday Star

3 min read

YOU will hear people talking about “safe” investments versus “risky” ones as if it were a binary choice. It is not quite that simple. Investment risk depends very much on your investment time horizon: for short-term investors (typically less than fiv

North & South

2 min read

Instead of the hands-off approach of mainstream KiwiSaver funds, some investors are hand-picking their investments. This gives the opportunity to invest in shares or funds, or a mix of both. DIY retirement investing isn’t new or unique to New Zealand

Money Magazine

2 min read

Lewis, you are in great financial shape at such a young age. My youngest child is 25, so thinking back to when I was 19 is really going back into ancient history. But, like you, I was moving on to further study after my HSC. As a young country kid, I

Business Today

1 min read

Global diversification gives your portfolio an edge if domestic stocks underperform Investments in dollar will help you plan goals such as foreign education without currency risks The Indian stock market lack hot themes like EV, Internet, e-commerce

Finweek - English

3 min read

this past quarter in South Africa has verged on a nightmare for some and we’re not out of the woods yet. Government has temporarily managed to stabilise the political situation but we’ve yet to face some of the economic and fiscal fall-outs. In this

Weekend Argus Saturday

3 min read

YOU will hear people talking about “safe” investments versus “risky” ones as if it were a binary choice. It is not quite that simple. Investment risk depends very much on your investment time horizon: for short-term investors (typically less than fiv

go

3 min read

Hello World! Now that international borders have been opened and pandemic restrictions are easing, travel is on our minds. Well, guess what? Your money loves to travel too. And no, we don’t mean buying air tickets (though that’s always enjoyable). We

Farmer's Weekly

1 min read

Agriculture is often overlooked as an investment opportunity, despite its potential to yield high returns. This was according to Dawie Maree, head of communications and marketing at FNB Agriculture. Maree said industries that targeted export markets,

Kiplinger

4 min read

Navy Adm. Grace Hopper, who is considered one of the greatest innovators of our time, once said, “The most dangerous phrase in the English language is, ‘We have always done it this way.’” When I hear those words, it reminds me of the story about the

Independent on Saturday

3 min read

YOU will hear people talking about “safe” investments versus “risky” ones as if it were a binary choice. It is not quite that simple. Investment risk depends very much on your investment time horizon: for short-term investors (typically less than fiv

Kiplinger

2 min read

When the stock market took a dive in 2008, plenty of people thought their portfolios were well protected against anything too dire. After all, they had carefully made sure they had a diversified lineup of investments, as nearly everyone recommended.

NZ Property Investor

4 min read

If you’re like most investors, this time of the year you will be trying to relax in a sun lounger while attempting to avoid hyperventilating about the year that was and the year that is. It’s also a time to re-evaluate investments, investment strateg

Money Magazine

7 min read

Risks come in many shapes and sizes, and recognising them can help you protect your precious assets. These are sins of omission (things you failed to do) and sins of commission (things you chose to do, which led to bad outcomes). There are many examp

Finweek - English

3 min read

in the current market conditions, offshore investing has become vital in diversifying your investment portfolio, as it offers an opportunity to adequately benefit from a greater investment universe. When you have offshore exposure, it means that you’