Investing is about more than just shares. There are a number fo different asset classes we can buy and this article digs into the details.
ETF: Understanding the 1nvest Info Tech ETF
This tech-focused ETF from 1invest includes all the tech stocks in the S&P500.
ETF: Understanding the MAPPS Growth ETF
The best way to protect your money is by diversifying. This week we show you how the MAPPS Growth ETF takes care of diversification on your behalf.
Video: CoreShare Total World ETF (GLOBAL)
A new total world Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) from CoreShares offering true global exposure in 25 developed markets & 24 emerging markets.
ETF: Understanding the Satrix 40
The Satrix 40 (share code: STX40) turns 20 years old this week. As South African as pap en wors, this stalwart shows no signs of slowing down. At a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.1% per year, there is no easier and more affordable way to start an investment career. We feature this ETF every ...
ETF: How to read your MDD holdings
Inside each ETF is a number of companies. Comparing the sectoral and top 10 exposure of these ETFs will help you understand where exactly your money is going. Here we help you unpack your sectoral exposure and the top 10 holdings in your MDD. The point of this exercise is to avoid concentration risk.
ETF: How to read your MDD objective
Each MDD starts with the objective. These objectives can be littered with jargon and is very likely to send you running for the hills. Here we discuss some of the words you should look out for and their meaning: index; weightings; market capitalisations; selected, capped, price performance and script lending
ETF: How to buy the whole world
In this episode of The Fat Wallet Show, Simon and I discussed the merits of a single ETF strategy based on this Lars Kroijer video. By the end of the episode I land on an ETF investment strategy that is simple and easy to implement. I want exposure to all the world’s markets, weighted by ...
ETF: Should I sell my old ETF?
Just One Lap users often want to know whether to sell their existing ETFs. It makes sense to pay attention to the weightings of ETFs in your portfolio and how that relates to your strategy. Since new exchange-traded funds (ETFs) list on the market every year, a product more suited to your strategy might be ...
ETF: Understanding the CoreShares Global Property ETF
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 ...