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Podcast: Five concepts that will make you rich

Kristia van Heerden 1 May 2017Latest, The Fat Wallet

My biggest frustration in learning about the financial world is the expectation that I should understand concepts that nobody ever explained to me. A part of the reason why I got into so much debt is because I didn’t fully understand how interest applied to my financial situation. The other part of the reason is ...

Podcast: Managing multiple trading systems

Simon Brown 27 April 2017Latest, WorldWide Markets

Managing multiple trading systems Simon Shares Purple (JSE code: PPE) who own Easy Equities had a very rough set results and as they comment in the commentary they need a capital injection. What does this mean for the business and clients? @csavagegt247 @Richards_Karin @Caro1Graham @gary_dyk @EasyEquities Some more comforting news regarding EE's nominee First World ...

We’re the lucky ones

Donna Willan 25 April 2017Latest, Money cents

We are the lucky ones. All of us who read this column and wonder how to invest wisely, we are lucky enough to have money to invest, even if it is only tiny amounts. The majority have nothing to invest. So, today I want to talk about what we could all be doing to ‘give ...

Podcast: Is early retirement a pipe dream?

Kristia van Heerden 24 April 2017Latest, The Fat Wallet

Many have caught on to the idea that you don’t have to spend your life in servitude. Instead of lifestyle creep and keeping up with the Joneses, you can live modestly and put away the rest of your income. Once you have enough invested, you draw down just enough of your investments to maintain your ...

Podcast: Be a contented trader

Simon Brown 20 April 2017Latest, WorldWide Markets

Being a contented traderBeing a contented trader Simon Shares UK snap election for 8 June and French first round presidential elections this Sunday. Pick n Pay (JSE code: PIK) results looking decent but stock remains expensive. Combined Motor Holdings (JSE code: CMH), amazing results in a tough space. Top management and solid balance sheet. World Bank ...

Trading rules

Petri Redelinghuys 18 April 2017Latest, TraderPetri

There are many different ways in which you can trade. You can day trade, you can swing trade, you can long term trade, you can trade purely off technicals, you can trade purely off fundamentals, you can trade by mixing technicals and fundamentals, you can trade by reacting to news flow… This is starting to ...

Podcast: Choosing an RA provider

Kristia van Heerden 17 April 2017Latest, The Fat Wallet

For most of us, a retirement annuity is the biggest investment we’ll ever make. More than any other investment decision, your RA should be scrutinised and prodded at every opportunity. This week Alexis Whitehead wanted to know how to choose a provider. We often mention 10X, although Sygnia claims to be cheaper. etfSA.co.za, home of ...

Podcast: Risks for Capitec

Simon Brown 13 April 2017Latest, WorldWide Markets

The risks for Capitec Simon Shares Our banks are now being downgraded by S&P and Fitch, this is to be expected. Tongaat*, I have been buying and now have full allocation. Still my preferred second tier portfolio pick. Taste selling jewelry and doubling down on international food brands with another rights issue coming. Japan, worth ...

ETF: The case for investing in Japan

Kristia van Heerden 12 April 2017ETF Blog, Latest

If exposure to Asia is what your portfolio lacks, your options within the South African tax-free investment environment are limited. Japan might no longer be the economic powerhouse of yore, but the Deutsche Bank MSCI Japan ETF offers local investors an opportunity to get great value at a good price, says Galileo Capital’s Warwick Lucas. ...

Managing a salary cut

Donna Willan 11 April 2017Latest, Money cents

Help! My take home salary has just been cut by 10% - we have less money! This is not a completely terrible thing. Some of you may recall my dilemma a few columns back where I was pondering whether I should join our company pension scheme or purchase monthly EFTs. Well the discussion became moot ...