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: Commodity ETFs in your portfolio
Commodities tend to give investors a sense of security. Gold is especially popular during political and economical turmoil as the current COVID rally is making abundantly clear. The presence of a tangible asset at the other end of the transaction is comforting to those who are at all times geared for the apocalypse. While it’s ...
ETF: Understanding SWIX ETFs
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: Understanding the NewFunds TRACI ETF
Effective 1 March 2023, this ETF is now the Satrix TRACI 3 Month ETF (JSE code: STXTRA) Cash exposure in an investment portfolio can come in different guises. A fixed deposit account with a decent interest rate is one way to go about it, but investors who prefer a more flexible option can consider the ...