Two-pot pension system

Two-pot system is confirmed, here are the details (good and bad)

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Two-pot pension system Two-pot system is confirmed, here all the details Starts 1 March 2024 All future reg28 and pension contributions will be split into two pots One third savings Two thirds investments You can withdraw the savings component before retirement Tax still payable Existing funds will convert automatically into the new two-pot system Of…

Money hacks from the Just One Lap community

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…buy these vouchers almost everywhere, including from your bank – and maybe even from their rewards program. Boom, now you don’t pay that pesky 1 – 2% fee. Money hack quickies from the JOL community “Use aqueous cream as an alternative to shaving foam. I had to make the switch due to skin sensitivity. A…

Commodities, indices and currencies. Where next?

Commodities, indices and currencies. Where next?

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Simon Brown, founder of JustOneLap.com pulls up the charts and the data to see what we can expect from major commodities, currencies and indices for the rest of 2023 and into next year. Just One Lap user survey highlights 27 September 2024 China to the Rescue and ZAR Powers Stronger. What’s the Target? 26 September…

Disney

Disney offering serious value

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…to stay longer. ESPN Struggling and may be for sale? Disney+ and Hulu Theme parks Plans to invest $60billion over the next 10 years, more than double previously committed. Marvel + Star Wars Both giant brands Florida Politicians move on eventually. Disney is pretty much as cheap as it was a decade ago, when it…

More money hacks from the Just One Lap community

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A couple of months back we asked our newsletter subscribers (signup here) for their best money hacks and we published a first list in August. We did not use them all back then so here are more money hack quickies from the JOL community Cut your own hair (or get your kids or partner to…

The investment case for solar

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…significantly benefit pockets in the long run as well, notes Business Director for Alumo Energy Jean-Philippe Ghyoot. “A high-quality, professionally installed solar system complemented by high-grade batteries and a capable inverter offers immediate convenience and reliable energy in the short-term. But many people don’t realise just how big an impact it can have on their…

JSE Direct with Simon Brown

JSE winners and losers for 2023

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…polls, with more than half the world’s population voting next year Source: Nedgroup, IMF, GSAM pic.twitter.com/13ld8EBWSo — Devin Shutte (@devinshutte) December 11, 2023 76 Countries go to the pools next year, how will markets respond? Best ETFs of 2023 Worst ETFs of 2023 This is our last show for the year, we’ll be back in…

Has Canal+ won already? The answer is yes.

Has Canal+ won already? The answer is yes.

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…result but not terrible; I remain a satisfied shareholder $DIS Disney Q1 FY24: • Revenue +0% Y/Y to $23.5B ($0.3B miss). • Non-GAAP EPS $1.22 ($0.18 beat). Segment operating margin: 🍿 Entertainment: 9% (+6pp Y/Y). 🏈 Sports: -2% (+1pp Y/Y). 🏰 Experience: 34% (+1pp Y/Y). FY24 EPS guidance +20% Y/Y. pic.twitter.com/khKExTvGYk — App Economy Insights…

Nikkei highs, Pick n Pay lows, Bitcoin +R1million

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Nikkei 225 reached a new all-time high after 35 years Historical context: peaked in December 1989, 82% drawdown by March 2009. Factors contributing to the 80s crash: Yen protection, low rates, speculative bubble. Current challenges: aging population, economic complexities, recent inflation. Investment options: Sygnia JP (SYGJP) – JSE-traded, and Investec’s structured product. JSE listed REITs…

Capitec, great results. Very expensive stock. Sasol just a horror.

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Capitec Results: Simon analyzes Capitec’s recent financial results, highlighting strong metrics such as return on equity, active clients, and app usage. However, he notes concerns about the bank’s expensive valuation compared to its competitors. SARB Monetary Policy Review: Simon discusses the South African Reserve Bank’s recent review, indicating a reluctance for rate cuts in the…