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  • How to identify a company with sustainable dividend pay-outs
  • How to identify a company with sustainable dividend pay-outs
    Generating consistent income is a wonderful way to grow your wealth. And one of the best ways to make consistent income is with dividends. However, finding the right companies that can consistently pay you dividends every year isn't all that easy. Unfortunately, you'll get companies that pay-out most of their profits in dividends. Eventually, they won't be able to sustain this. This happen... ››› more
  • [18 March 2019]
  • South Africa vs the World
  • South Africa vs the World
    If you have a JSE portfolio, you know the markets have been bad for the last few years. From the start of January 2015 until the end of February 2019, the JSE top 40 is up less than 15%, which is less than 5% per year. This is much less than the “normal” return of about 15% per year. The recent underperformance of the JSE is a key reason many retirees are now experiencing a shortfall i... ››› more
  • [14 March 2019]
  • What is Net Asset Value - and what does it tell you about stocks?
  • What is Net Asset Value - and what does it tell you about stocks?
    When you're looking for stocks to invest in you'll typically either use fundamental investing strategies (looking at financial and other real world data) or technical analysis (looking at charts and price movement to predict future moves). At the end of the day - financial performance drives stocks in the long-run. And as an investor in businesses I gravitate towards what these businesses and ... ››› more
  • [13 March 2019]
  • 20 Top experts say there's $120 or more upside in the gold price in 2019!
  • 20 Top experts say there's $120 or more upside in the gold price in 2019!
    It's no secret that I believe 2019 will be a good year for gold. You see, the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) polled 30 experts on expectations for the gold price in 2019. Twenty of these experts expect the gold price to rise PAST $1,400 in 2019! Only six of the 30 analysts expect the gold price to remain below $1,300 for 2019. Ross Norman of Sharps Pixley, London's top bulli... ››› more
  • [06 March 2019]
  • Your sweetest profit opportunity in 2019
  • Your sweetest profit opportunity in 2019
    My wife and I have cut down on sugar. We are trying to be healthier this year by following a strict lifestyle, going to gym six days a week and travelling every three months or so. Now when you are on a strict lifestyle change, it means you need to be more aware. Every time I go to the grocery store, I need to make sure that I read the ingredients on EVERYTHING I buy. You'll be sur... ››› more
  • [04 March 2019]
  • Why the most common argument against dividends is wrong!
  • Why the most common argument against dividends is wrong!
    The most common argument you hear from investors who aren't interested in dividends is that the company should be able to find something better to do with its cash than give it back to shareholders. They say the funds should be used to grow the business either by investing in the business itself or by acquiring new ones. These are valid points but here's where they are wrong… Recomm... ››› more
  • [26 February 2019]
  • When gold flies so will this metal
  • When gold flies so will this metal
    Dear Trading Tips reader, Early in January I sent out a prediction on gold, if you missed it, I highly recommend you read it here.   What’s important to note is gold is, and has, pretty much always been a leading indicator for other precious metals.   In 2001 when Gold ended its downtrend, we then saw the start of a new bull market. Later, we saw other precious metals turn... ››› more
  • [26 February 2019]
  • Is South Africa about to turn into a major oil and gas producer?
  • Is South Africa about to turn into a major oil and gas producer?
    On Thursday 7 February French oil and gas company, Total, announced a major discovery. It discovered gas condensates 175km off the coast from Mossel Bay in the Western Cape. This discovery was termed as ‘world class' by Total. President Ramaphosa mentioned it in his state of the nation address. And it's been a talking point in many newspapers these past two weeks. So how big ... ››› more
  • [20 February 2019]
  • Why is this market darling down 32.65% in the past year?
  • Why is this market darling down 32.65% in the past year?
    Between March 2009 and March 2018 investors in Shoprite made a 524.75% total return on their shares in the company - that's roughly double the 260% the JSE Top 40 index produced in the same time. But in the past twelve months Shoprite lost 32.65% of its market value. And from its March 2018 high it is down 41.21%.      Shoprite’s meteoric rise and fall       ... ››› more
  • [13 February 2019]
  • 3 Ways to profit from the next rise in oil
  • 3 Ways to profit from the next rise in oil
    Today's prediction will provide you with a bitter sweet taste. On the one hand, we can expect the oil price to shoot up this year which will mean higher petrol and consumer prices. On the other hand, we can bank a decent profit from the rise in oil with three different ways. Today I'm going to discuss why I expect oil to shoot up from here to $80 and how you can profit in three differe... ››› more
  • [11 February 2019]
  • Don't ignore the power of income investing
  • Don't ignore the power of income investing
    We all like to make a lot of money. It's human nature. Take investing for example… People tend to invest most of their money into stocks. Why? Because stocks are usually the best place to put your money for the highest and fastest growth. But by doing this, investors sometimes ignore or underestimate the importance of income investing. Here's what I mean…     ... ››› more
  • [11 February 2019]
  • Structured product pick: Starting 2019 with a Bang!
  • Structured product pick: Starting 2019 with a Bang!
    As we start the new year, I am pleased to announce my first structured pick for 2019.     And it’s a good one. Here are the highlights. It:    1. Has a 112% capital guarantee (in US Dollars), 2. Is fully offshore (again in US Dollars), 3. Gives you 200% of the index performance (uncapped), 4. Is guaranteed by a Fitch A-rated bank, 5. Is wrapped in a tax-effic... ››› more
  • [07 February 2019]
  • The ONLY six things that matter when you invest for real wealth
  • The ONLY six things that matter when you invest for real wealth
    At a new year's party, a family member introduced me to a friend and mentioned to them that I work in the investment industry.   The guy leaned in and asked, “So what will the stock market do this year?”   To which I replied “There’s no way to be sure, and it’s not something I focus on when investing”   “How about the economy, will it grow again in 2019?... ››› more
  • [06 February 2019]
  • 3 Penny Stock predictions in this week's Q&A
  • 3 Penny Stock predictions in this week's Q&A
    Q. “I've recently bought Advanced Health shares. On Friday, the share price suddenly moved from around 90 cents down to 85 cents. Was there a news event announced or what happened? Where do you think the share price will move to next?”   A. Unfortunately, there has not been one SENS news announcement since December 2018. The news announcement only mentioned about the upcoming AGMs an... ››› more
  • [06 February 2019]


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