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Essential education and expert opinion to help you invest for
the long-term and feel better about your money.
What a recession means in the stock market
To understand what a recession means, it helps to understand exactly what a recession is.
What the ETF?
You don’t have to know much about investing to know that “you shouldn’t put all your eggs in one basket.” Ah, yes, that old chestnut. Easy to say. But how do you do it? Consider the ETF or ‘Exchange Traded Fund’.
Saving vs investing
Saving or investing? What’s the big difference and what roles do they play in your financial security?
What is an index, and how does it work?
You might have a loose idea of what an index is, but do you know how they work, really?
Feel better about your money
About you and your money. Have you grown together… or apart? The good news is, it’s never too late to rekindle your relationship with your money.
Investing for monthly income
With so many investment platforms to Sometimes you need your investments to bring in a stream of income every month. Here’s how.
6 questions to ask your online investment platform
With so many investment platforms to choose from in South Africa, how do you pick the one that’s right for you? Here’s a 6-point checklist to help you separate the good from the bad and the ugly.
Investing vs trading
Whether you’re investing or trading. The two take different routes to arrive at a shared goal: to profit from the financial market.
Investing to beat inflation
Investing to beat inflation is a must-do to make sure your nest egg grow faster than the soaring cost of living.
What does South Africa’s grey listing mean for you?
How to invest offshore (without sending money offshore)
Offshore investing has become a bit of a mantra. Why’s is such a big deal, you might wonder?
The sun comes out
After September’s nightmare, the sun comes out in October.
Concentrated Equity fund
Garreth Montano explains Corion Capital’s ‘best ideas’ approach to constructing portfolios.
Too much flocking around
It’s too common for investors to feel that their investment solution is rather “vanilla”. Just how actively is your fund being managed?
How to position your investments
With global bonds unable to offer the diversification that they usually do, David Bacher gives his thoughts on how to navigate through these times.
First half of 2022 decoded
Corion Capital’s Gareth Montano talks with Mike Avery to reflect on the white knuckled ride of the last 6 months
Not so fast rand pessimists
Have investors benefited more converting their cash to US dollars or leaving their cash in rands? Simon du Plooy from Corion Capital gives his perspective.
The good, The bad. Powering the AI revolution.
At High Street our investment process is consistently applied while our investment style is determined by the respective fund in consideration. One of the oldest debates is between “value” and “growth” which we believe can only be applied loosely at best given the vast array of style classifications. That said, what is evident is the differentiation in annual performance between the two styles.
Self-directed investing without the self-doubt
Empowering individuals to take control of their money is a hallmark of modern technology. Nowadays, you can make life-changing investment decisions at the click of a button. But with all that control comes added responsibility, which can feel a little overwhelming, can’t it? This is where Moneybetter comes in.
South Africa finally grey listed by FATF
David Bacher chats with Alec Hog to explains why investors should remain cautious after the July rebound.
FIRE investors
Have investors benefited more converting their cash to US dollars or leaving their cash in rands? Simon du Plooy from Corion Capital gives his perspective.
Investing with insight
No-one ever became wealthy without investing. Whether you are in the game already, or starting out, it’s a plan to understand the back-story on how you are making those five key investment decisions: why to invest, what to invest in, when is good, where is best, and for how long to hold on.
Breaking down the benefits of an RA
With global bonds unable to offer the diversification that they usually do, David Bacher gives his thoughts on how to navigate through these times.
Structured notes. What are they?
In the face of global uncertainly – which has been in large supply of late – capital preservation is top of mind for many investors. Rising inflation, the consequent hiking of interest rates, recession fears, war worries, pandemic after-effects and crypto crises have made the investment landscape a precarious one, and the protection of investments a priority.
Understanding ESG investing
It’s too common for investors to feel that their investment solution is rather “vanilla”. Just how actively is your fund being managed?
Understanding South Africa’s Two-Pot Retirement System: Financial Feast or Famine?
Picture this: You’re in a restaurant, scanning the menu, and the waiter asks if you’d like to split your meal into two courses.
Reg 28 Funds. Efficient in sheltering savings from SA economy
Recent politics have captured minds and dinner table discussions, adding to an already glum local economic outlook. Although the Rand/US Dollar exchange rate has partially recovered from a record low of R19.92, questions remain if this can be sustained and the implications for retirement savings.
Surviving Political Market Turmoil: How to Bulletproof Your Investment Mindset
If you’ve been investing for a while, you know that markets can be emotional. And few things trigger market jitters like the actions and decisions of a political figure, especially one as polarising as Donald Trump. As the 44th president and now returning to be the 46th president of the United States of America, his policies and statements often create headlines