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ETF: The GLODIV buys quality

Kristia van Heerden 3 November 2021ETF Blog, Latest

It's been three and a half years since the listing of the CoreShares Global Dividend ETF (GLODIV). While you might be forgiven for thinking this is a good bet for dividend income—it has the word "dividend" right on the sticker—we prefer to think of this ETF as a way to ensure you invest in high ...

ETF: Understanding the MAPPS Growth ETF

Kristia van Heerden 19 May 2021ETF Blog, Latest

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.

ETF: Should I sell my old ETF?

Kristia van Heerden 26 August 2020ETF Blog, Latest

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 Sygnia Japan ETF

Kristia van Heerden 19 August 2020ETF Blog, Latest

We've updated this ETF review in April 2024. This week, we take a closer look at the Sygnia iTrix MSCI Japan (share code: SYGJP) ETF. The Japanese economy remains one of the largest in the developed world. Japan is the second-biggest holding in the MSCI World Index, as well as the S&P Global 1200 Index. ...

ETF: Understanding the CoreShares Global Property ETF

Kristia van Heerden 5 August 2020ETF 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 ...

ETF: I’ve lost money!

Kristia van Heerden 8 April 2020ETF Blog, Latest

If you are new to ETFs, you probably feel bewildered. You’ve mustered the courage to transfer your money to a broker, you bought an ETF on the recommendation of a friend or based on your online research. You are a Serious Investor, so you’re ready to see the stock market at work. However, so far ...

ETF: Time travel on the JSE

Kristia van Heerden 11 March 2020ETF Blog, Latest

Checking local investments at the moment is a surefire way to experience instant regret. The weak currency is propping up our offshore investments, but those of us holding JSE-listed companies and ETFs are feeling the pain of short-term market movements in a real way. If, like me, your portfolio fell into a 20% hole overnight, ...

ETF: When passive looks active

Kristia van Heerden 11 December 2019ETF Blog, Latest

When I started writing this blog in 2016, the idea was to unpack the insides of local ETFs to help you choose the right one for your portfolio. This forced me to keep a close eye on the ETF industry. It’s been a great time to do so. While ETF investors are sometimes colloquially called ...

ETF: Understanding SWIX ETFs

Kristia van Heerden 25 September 2019ETF Blog, Latest

Shareholder-weighted index (SWIX) trackers are weighted by ordinary shares held in the South African share register. Shares in these blue chip companies held by other companies don’t form part of the weighting of the index, neither do shares held by offshore investors. Since these products are weighted by shares held locally, liquidity is a built-in ...

ETF: How do I buy a tax-free ETF?

Kristia van Heerden 10 July 2019ETF Blog, Latest

The investment stage of your financial journey finally offers some excitement. You’ve spent some time getting your debt under control, building your emergency fund and sorting out the right insurance to protect your assets. These things are important, but about as exciting as watching paint dry. After all this hard work, you can start investing ...