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ETF: 40 vs RAFI

Kristia van HeerdenETF Blog, Latest

Smart beta and factor-based ETFs are all the rage at the moment. The Satrix RAFI 40 ETF is the grandfather of factor-based ETFs on the JSE. Listing in November 2008, the RAFI has underperformed the Top 40 total return index by less than a percent. A slight under-performance might not be the strongest sales pitch, ...
The Fat Wallet Show with Kristia van Heerden

Podcast: Factor-based investing

Kristia van HeerdenLatest, The Fat Wallet

Factor-based investing is nothing new. The idea that certain shares will give higher returns over time is the premise behind the entire asset management industry. Factor-based ETFs are as interesting for their weighting as their methodology. In this episode, we talk about whether factor-based investing has a place in passive investing.

JSE Direct with Simon Brown

Podcast: Getting to grips with S12J

Simon BrownJSE Direct, Latest

Simon Shares Dual CEOs at Investec (JSE codes: INL / INP)? Market sells off and rebounds (a bit) and we're in correction territory (down 10%). The falling property stocks of Resilient, Nepi Rockcastle, ForstressB & Greenbay (JSE codes: RES, NRP, FFB & GRB) continue to trade down at the low levels they hit when Viceroy ...
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ETF: Are cheaper ETFs better?

Kristia van HeerdenETF Blog, Latest

The local ETF market continues to expand. Greater competition in the space achieved what greater competition always achieves - lower prices. We’ll never complain about low investment costs, but having so many similar ETFs to choose from is causing some anxiety. If two index-trackers track the same index, the one with a lower TER will ...
Rand protection for your portfolio

Podcast: Rand protection for your portfolio

Simon BrownJSE Direct, Latest

Rand protection for your portfolio Simon Shares Capitec* (JSE code: CPI) through results got everybody talking about the "arrears coverage ratio" dropping to 208% vs. 223% previously and vs. 196% in 2015. This got all the attention last time as well, I not concerned and my 'aggressive' buy price is now around R719. I have ...