Investing

The Eskom Coal Cliff - A Gift you shouldn't waste
There are two approaches to making money from the markets. The well-trodden path. The path almost everyone seems to take. The one that grinds out a decent return over the course of a life. Safety first. If you're patient, if you're willing to wait 30 or 40 years for a meaningful return on your capital… that is the path for you. Go out today, buy an ETF and never look at an individual sha... ››› more
[03 May 2018]

Why you should be digging for discount dividend stocks
There's an old saying on Wall Street that says, "Profits are a matter of opinion, but dividends are a matter of fact." And simply put - I believe too few investors are giving sufficient attention to many of the incredible dividend paying stocks on the JSE… If you're like me, into fast moving high return shares, you know its even more difficult finding small cap companies that pay a divid... ››› more
[02 May 2018]

"It was the best advice you've ever given me"
Recently while watching the soccer at my local pub, a regular face approached me grinning from ear to ear. Immediately I said, “So I guess the next rounds on you?” To which he replied, “Your whole tab is on me!” You see, earlier that month I gave him a piece of advice that seemed to be the last piece to his betting strategy. He has seen his bankroll rise up by 20% in the last m... ››› more
[26 April 2018]

How you can avoid becoming a victim of the next ‘investment fraud' like Steinhoff
It came as a shock to most investors when the Steinhoff scandal was exposed in December 2017. The share dropping 96% didn't just hurt unaware investors though. Some of the biggest investment funds in Africa got hit, including the Public Investment Corporation. This article isn't about to tell you that you could've predicted the Steinhoff debacle… But what I want to tell you is h... ››› more
[25 April 2018]

What kind of investor are you?
Whether you've been an investor for years, or you've just decided you want to start investing money, you need to know what kind of an investor you are. The reason is, if you understand what kind of investor you are, you can understand what your risk profile is. That matters, because - there's no use in investing in bonds if you are an aggressive investor looking to double your money in a y... ››› more
[23 April 2018]

Beginner's guide to investing in crypto: Part one
Right now, we are living through a revolution in money - the cryptocurrency revolution. I'm sure by now, you already know the potential of cryptocurrencies and how they're minting new millionaires every day. The more mainstream cryptos have become, the more people have started to take interest in it. In fact, over the past year or so, plenty of South African's have invested in cryptos and ... ››› more
[13 April 2018]

The Great JSE Reset
The market sold off strongly last week Wednesday, but only in the morning. This was an opportunity for the market to reset, find a bottom and allow buyers with fresh capital to come in. The ALSI future came within a couple points of its 200-week moving average, a level which it has bounced from strongly, since 2014. It's seen a peak to pull back over 14%, that's a healthy correction and cur... ››› more
[11 April 2018]

This simple formula can help you avoid “income-traps” and uncover the REAL income-generators
If you're an avid reader of MoneyMorning, you've probably heard about “value-traps” - companies that seem cheap because they're trading at a massive discount to its sector, peers or net asset value for a period of time. But do you know what an “income-trap” is? Well, they're companies that seem attractive because of their high dividend yields. You may not believe me, but many i... ››› more
[09 April 2018]

2018's rocky first quarter provides plenty buying opportunities
Global markets typically have a good run in April before the “Sell in May and Go Away” period, but the spike in volatility in February and March has shaken investors. With global markets down year to date, we should see investors buy this dip and a potential run up in April that will make up for 2018's rocky first quarter. The below graph shows the S&P 500's average monthly return for the ... ››› more
[05 April 2018]

The one investment opportunity you simply can't ignore
Wouldn't you like to generate returns like 44,400%, 885%, 198% and 110%? Sounds great right? Well, the investment opportunity I want to share with you today has achieved exactly that. These are the kind of returns that could boost your retirement; send you on a fancy holiday anywhere in the world or help you pay off some debt. That's why, you simply can't ignore this investment op... ››› more
[03 April 2018]

Beginner's guide to investing in crypto: Part Six
Okay. So you've got in, bought some cryptos, hopefully seen your profits increase and now cashed out for a sizeable gain. The only thing left to do, before you go spending all that money, is pay your taxes. I know this is not the most exciting part of the guide, but it's potentially the most important. You don't want SARS to come knocking at your door, because you didn't pay any tax. ... ››› more
[26 March 2018]

Beginner's guide to investing in crypto: Part five
You've decided you want to invest in cryptocurrencies. You've opened an account with a cryptocurrency exchange. You've deposited your money and bought some Bitcoin, Ethereum or another cryptocurrency. Now how do you make sure your cryptos are secure and stored safely? Well, before I tell you, you need to know that storing cryptos isn't like storing cash. There are no intermediaries... ››› more
[20 March 2018]

The right Tax Free Savings Account could make your children billionaires
Regular readers will recall I wrote an article a few weeks ago, which claimed that investing the full Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA) allowance for your new-born child would turn him into a billionaire by the time he retired. Even after the effects of inflation, this investment would mean R200,000 per month income, in today's money. An explosive claim, I know, but one that I can back up wi... ››› more
[15 March 2018]

How you can make 35% on your investment even if the market only rises 1%
What if I told you that you could make 35% growth off an investment even if the market only rises by 10%, 5% or even as little as 1%? What's more, you are protected on the downside. If the market drops 10%, 20% or 30% you get ALL your capital back! And, you can do this by getting exposure to the fastest growing markets in the world? Almost sounds too good to be true. But it's possi... ››› more
[14 March 2018]

Beginner's guide to investing in crypto: Part four
Did you know that in 2017 alone, Bitcoin returned over 1,300% and Ethereum returned over 9,000%? Amazing isn't it? But these returns were child's play when you compare them to other cryptos like… • Ripple, which returned over 36,000% • NEM, which returned over 29,800% • Stellar, which returned over 14,400% You could've made an absolute fortune if you bought any of these cr... ››› more
[12 March 2018]

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