Retire: Two-stage FIRE (part 1)

Carina JoosteLatest, Retire

To be financially free and retire early from the rat race is a goal many of us aspire to. But because retirement products in South Africa can only be accessed at age 55 or 65, what’s an early retiree to do when they want to retire at 45?   Enter the two-stage FIRE (Financial Independence Retire ...
The Fat Wallet Show with Kristia van Heerden

Podcast: How to invest BIG money

Kristia van HeerdenLatest, The Fat Wallet

Those of us slowly building a portfolio every month accept our investments will be determined by our overall strategy. This strategy would include our ultimate financial goal, plans around asset allocation, diversification, tax planning and future drawdown management. We understand we have to consider these variables throughout our portfolio, including our retirement products. New money ...
JSE Direct with Simon Brown

Podcast: Retail updates

Simon BrownJSE Direct, Latest

“This week’s episode of JSE Direct is courtesy of Outvest, our preferred supplier in retirement products.” Simon Shares Day 132 of lockdown and Covid-19, new cases definitely on the decline. Pick 'n Pay (JSE code: PIK) update was somewhat of a horror show, but I'm not sure what the market was expecting. It is for ...
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ETF: Understanding the CoreShares Global Property ETF

Kristia van HeerdenETF Blog, Latest

Fortunately the abysmal performance of the local property sector is not the symptom of a global problem. The CoreShares S&P Global Property (GLPROP) exchange-traded fund (ETF) offers property lovers an opportunity to enjoy the security of a physical investment and steady income in developed economies. Unlike local ETFs that invest heavily in commercial real estate ...
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ETF: Understanding the CoreShares S&P 500

Kristia van HeerdenETF Blog, Latest

For investors in a market with only 153 listed companies, access to an index tracker that gives one instant access to 500 companies is a boon indeed. When that tracker costs only 0.39% of your investment—as the CoreShares S&P 500 (share code: CSP500) does—all the better. The S&P 500 index has been around since the ...