US inflation stumbled pushing back expectations for the first rate cut and spooking markets. Gold weaker, Pick n Pay chart, WeBuycars coming to market with a R7.5billion valuation and MultiChoice trading at the Canal+ price.
The three-bucket retirement plan
For many of us, the amount that we’ve saved for retirement guides the decisions we make when we retire – to purchase a particular form of annuity, and/or keep our savings easily available. Nobel Laureate Prof Robert Merton argues that starting with what you need can also inform your choice of retirement products.
Has Canal+ won already? The answer is yes.
MultiChoice has rejected the R105 offer from Canal+. But Simon thinks Canal+ has already won and he details why. He also looks at results from Meta and Disney.
New active income ETF with gross yield of 11.8%
A new actively managed ETF focusing on income, with a gross yield of 11.8% managed by PortfolioMetrix, listed last week.
Important dates for provisional taxpayers
Attention provisional taxpayers! Don’t miss the 2024 deadlines: First provisional tax return was due August 31, 2023. Second deadline: February 29, 2024. Late payments may incur penalties and interest. Stay updated to avoid complications with your taxes.
Simon’s stocks for this years Cristal challenge
Breaking news on Canal+ offer for MultiChoice, Simon’s stock picks for this year’s Crystal Challenge. From luxury brands to gold as insurance. Also discussion on Hyprop’s positive festive trading, Transaction Capital’s plans for WeBuyCars, and the bankruptcy of Evergrande
The Nasdaq 100 ETF nobody knows about
We all know about the QQQ ETF tracking the Nasdaq 100, issued by Invesco. But what about QQQM? It tracks the same index and is also issued by Invesco? So why two and what’s the difference?
The huge impact of tax-free investing
Invest in a tax-free investment when your child is born and watch it grow! The actual impact of paying no tax in a long-term investment is massive.
China in trouble, is it over? Should we be worried?
Is China’s Global Dominance Fading? Simon Brown dissects market movers like Richemont and Clicks, reflecting on China’s economic shifts, population trends, and recent crackdowns.
Piet Viljoen’s Fav ETF
Respected investment professional in the South African asset management industry, Piet Viljoen from Merchant West Investments and RECM, shares his fav ETF.