Our local Exchange Traded Fund market is tiny compared to the overall market, but we have some decent sized ETFs.
Comparing ETFs: Asset classes
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 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 ...
Video: Twenty years of ETFs with Mike Brown
Mike Brown (etfSA) started life at the chamber of mines before starting Satrix in 2000 and listing South Africa's first Exchange Traded Fund (ETF), the Satrix40 (STX40). Simon chats to him about the early days of the industry, how it has evolved and where it goes next. Lessons from a trader, saver, investor and retiree ...
ETF: Concentration risk in ETFs
In an ETF weighted by market capitalisation, your exposure to companies with rising value will increase as share prices rise, and decrease as share price falls. The risk is that over time your overall portfolio could inadvertently become over-exposed to a single sector or even share.
ETF: Volatility case study
Us DIY investors don’t often get to see volatility in action. For the most part volatility is something reserved for the mysterious back-rooms of index houses. Fortunately, this year’s market crash is giving us all the opportunity to see volatility flex. If you owned an ETF in March, your understanding of volatility is probably close ...
ETF: Understanding the Satrix INDI
The Satrix INDI is an ETF with a difference. This week, we look at the benefits of excluding banks and mines from an ETF and what that means for your portfolio. Banks and mines play an important role in the South African economy, which is why many of our indices include big mining and banking ...
ETF: How local is your Top40?
Geographical earnings is an important consideration when putting together an ETF portfolio. Avoiding over-exposure to a particular region protects your portfolio from geopolitical instability. Local pension and retirement annuities (RAs) have to be Regulation 28 compliant. Until a week ago, 75% of these funds had to be invested locally. Add an ordinary Top 40 ETF ...
Video: Building a core ETF portfolio
Building a Core ETF Portfolio. We love Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) and think everybody else should as well. So in this video we look at building a diverse portfolio across different asset classes, geographies and sectors using only locally SA listed ETFs suggesting a number of ETFs to include. The portfolio could be part of ...