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Caught in the cycle
In a recent article from Coronation, they address an important issue of investing through “the cycle” i.e. the market’s ups and downs which are driven mostly by good and bad economic times. Markets are driven by emotion in the short-term … Continue reading
The power of saving
Start saving early – it gives you a massive advantage. In a recent article by Fred White (head of macro research and strategy, at Sanlam Investment Managers) he clearly illustrates the huge benefit of saving early in life. We have … Continue reading
Investor advice: Finding value in emerging markets vs developed markets
There is a general theme across the premium branded asset managers that local equities are not offering much value and offshore equities appear more attractive. Local equity valuations have been driven up by foreign investment as they seek better yields … Continue reading
Coronation House view outlook
Coronation’s third quarter market outlook has recently been published and can be found on our website, www.investonline.co.za. We have summarised it below for your convenience. We rate Coronation as the top fundamental research asset manager and hence give their outlook … Continue reading
Investonline.co.za recommended portfolios outperform
Investonline.co.za recommended portfolios outperform Since Investonline.co.za’s launch six months ago on 1 March 2010 their recommended portfolios have produced superior returns. Their suite of aggressive, moderately aggressive and moderate funds have produced returns of 3.7%, 4.5% and 3.1% respectively. This … Continue reading
The truth about the difference between unit trusts and ETFs
THE TRUTH ABOUT THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN UNIT TRUSTS AND ETFs Nick Brummer, Director, investonline.co.za With the rise of Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), comparisons have been made with unit trusts as to which provides the optimal vehicle for retail investors. The … Continue reading
Investor advice: What is risk and how do you manage risk?
Everywhere we turn these days we hear and read that markets are risky and this is borne out by the abnormal volatility taking place in our own and global markets, which is lead by massive economic uncertainty. Hence investing in … Continue reading
Match your risk profile to your investment strategy
Match your risk profile to your investment strategy Determining your risk profile is one of the single most important aspects to investing, yet many people don’t take enough time to adequately work out their tolerance for risk leaving them exposed … Continue reading
Can I phase my lump sum investment money into the Investonline portfolio recommended to me – as I am a little apprehensive presently?
Yes you would tick the “phase-in” block on page 2 (section 3) and complete the Allan Gray “phasing in form” under other forms section. This would allow you to phase the lump sum investment in over 3, 6, 9 or … Continue reading
Your bank is ripping you off
Your bank is ripping you off Most banking institutions charge 5.7% per unit trust investment debit order. That leaves you very little scope for an investment return these days. Isn’t this against the point of saving your money? At Investonline … Continue reading →