Simon looks at major market movements in oil and gold. Buffett stepping down as CEO, his legacy and how we can invest just like him. Palantir earnings, the upcoming FOMC announcement and the Sell in May & Go Away nonsense.
RSA Retail Savings Bonds rates (updated May 2025)
RSA Retail Savings Bonds are a great product for those wanting certainty from their investments. The new May fixed rate bonds for the two & hree years both drop 0.25% while the five-year remains unchanged.
Alphabet is way Cheap | Nasty US economic data
This week, Simon unpacks Alphabet’s surprisingly cheap valuation, troubling US economic data, South African CPI figures, Trump’s trade mess, and the implications of Aspen’s customer fallout. Plus, he previews the Berkshire AGM and upcoming JustOneLap events
Tech is struggling but the ETFs are still winners
We have a look at the 1nvest S&P500 Info Tech. The last year has not been kind, but tech still rules our lives and a sell off may be an opportunity?
Rare Earth Minerals. Not so rare, but worth a look?
Simon Brown focuses on gold, is this finally the pull-back? Rare earths with an ETF for ease of investing, IMF forecasts, Trump threatens Powell and that unforgettable moment in oil history when it went negative.
Top local ETFs so far in 2025
There have been some serious returns for locally listed ETFs so far in 2025. We dig into the winners (spoiler, they’re golden) and some of the losers.
Gold $4,500 by yearend, is it even possible?
Simon Brown dives into the explosive potential of gold hitting $4,500, what that means for local gold miners, and why the resource sector is stealing the show. He also breaks down the growing recession worries in the US, wild market uncertainty, and how Purple Group is finally showing signs of life. Plus, insights on the Rand.
A Global Defence ETF
With Europe committing to more defence spending as the US pulls back on being the worlds policeman, here’s a defence focused ETF for investors.
Trade Wars | Recession | What about your Portfolio?
Simon Brown discusses the implications of the recently passed budget, global economic concerns, and the impact of trade wars and tariffs. He emphasises the importance of strategic investment in uncertain times and analyses various sectors for potential opportunities and risks.
Shyft Global Now Offering JSE Shares
Simon Brown chats with Glynn Allen from Shyft Global on the history of the app and the recent introduction of JSE shares and a look ahead to new features.