…a weaker currency. We have the easy things like offshore stocks that are locally listed, offshore earning stocks, locally listed offshore ETFs and the NEWUSD mentioned above. There is also a pure offshore bank or brokerage account or heavily invested into commodity stocks. But the bigger issue is that political squabbles are part and parcel…
Podcast: Upping your credit score
…start. Thanks for waking me up. I’ll continue down this journey of financial education. And maybe in 3 – 5 years from now I’ll work because I want to, and trade because I can. Regards Shaun PS Not only engineers listening to your show… Kris Listen / download here. Subscribe to our RSS feed here….
Podcast: Down we go
…the country go up, so higher taxes and less government spending. Interest rates higher and rand weaker putting pressure on the middle class. Poor will be hurt with real damage is done to the middle class. Download the audio file here or subscriber to our feed here or sign up for email alerts as a…
Podcast: Investing in troubled times
…time until the rand strengthens again. This time around I’ve devised a plan to capitalise on it. I ask Simon to sense check me in this episode, then I did it. So far, I have no regrets. Kris Listen / download here. Subscribe to our RSS feed here. Subscribe or rate us in iTunes. Sign…
Podcast: Risks for Capitec
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…
Podcast: Choosing an RA provider
…item, will the object of my desire be worth giving up that amount in the future? I lose the opportunity to invest that money when I spend the money on other things. Cost compound: Fees compound in the same way earnings do. If the fees apply to assets under management, I also try to remember…
Podcast: Be a contented trader
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…
Podcast: Is early retirement a pipe dream?
…investment returns would be over a period. No matter how much you save, cash won’t get you to early retirement. Enough money compounded over a decade or two, on the other hand, might just do the trick. As aspiring retiree Ashleigh McLaren recently pointed out, however, the market doesn’t really care about our life plans….
Podcast: Five concepts that will make you rich
…finances. If we didn’t explain some of the concepts in a way that is easy for you to understand, find someone who can. These concepts might be the catalyst that launches a journey of financial curiosity. If not, they are enough to get you to retirement in one piece. Kris Listen / download here. Subscribe…
Podcast: How much money do you need to start?
…We Get Mail Jing-Woei In a recent Finweek (30th March) magazine issue, I read about your view on the NFEMOM fund. I was wondering if you have also had a look at the SATRIX Momentum Index Fund? Terence 2% difference between ASHT40 and SATRIX40 closing prices, how come? Download the audio file here Subscriber to…