Millions of South Africans have packed their bags and taken their knowledge, skills and families to other countries, never to return to South Africa. I don't blame them and I don't judge them. They're leaving because they want to protect their families and their wealth.
While I can't help you with your personal security, I CAN help you protect and grow your wealth.
Today, I'm going to show... ››› more
I love the idea of being able to own a property on a luscious beach away from the hustle and bustle of the city. To be honest, I like the idea of owning this property in some offshore holiday destinations where quiet beaches and clear blue skies are an accepted way of life.
Well, today I want to show you how to get your hands on your dream offshore property by following three simple steps. Ste... ››› more
Since 1990, the rand has depreciated at an average of 6% per year against the US dollar. Due to the growing budget deficit and poor economic situation in South Africa, the rand is likely to get worse.
Think about this. The JSE only contributes around 0.5% to global GDP, that means if you stick to local investments only, you're not taking advantage of international investment opportunities.
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This weekend, Samsung booked out a large chunk of Sandton Square to put on a very innovative promotion based around their new Oculus VR gear. As you walked in, your eye was immediately drawn to a series of rollercoaster seats where people were screaming, throwing their hands in the air or ducking away from non-existent obstacles. Well, non-existent in our reality, of course.
Welcome to the wor... ››› more
Apple is the largest company in the US. Chances are you'll own an Apple product or have done at some stage, or your friends do.
The appeal of the Apple brand and its products continues to grow.
So what makes this company still a buy now?
Let's take a closer look…
What you get when you invest in Apple
Buying shares in Apple means that you’re buying into the iPhone fran... ››› more
The Chinese government has finally scrapped its one child policy. This comes as the country faces an ever ageing population with a dwindling number of younger people to join the work force.
So does this present any investment opportunities?
Let's take a closer look…
China is raising its child policy to two
The government in China has announced that it is scrapping its one ... ››› more
In developed countries, populations are ageing and ageing fast.
This means that there are opportunities to cash in on the growing number of older people living in these nations.
So where should you look for investment opportunities?
Read on to find out…
Ageing populations present great investment opportunities
In developed nations, one of their biggest problems is agein... ››› more
The Chinese central bank, the People's Bank of China, just cut interest rates again. Whilst on the negative side it shows that the country's economy is struggling, it could be good news for investors.
So why is an interest rate cut a positive?
Read on to find out…
What happens in China when interest rates fall?
Looking over the past two decades, when China cuts interest ra... ››› more
Normally I scour the financial news and markets for the next Initial Public Offering (IPO) that's hitting the JSE.
But today is different.
In June this year, one worldwide mega brand announced it was listing on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).
Since then, many people across the world have been waiting in anticipation for undeniably popular brand to make its way onto the NYSE.
Now... ››› more
The climate in Europe certainly looks like it is improving. Between April and June, sales from 75% of European companies beat analyst forecasts.
And profits also did well, with 75% of companies matching or beating analyst forecasts.
So what could lie ahead for European companies? And what's worth looking at?
Let's take a closer look…
European companies are on the up
With result... ››› more
Go back ten or 15 years ago and the idea of social media seemed foreign to most. But fast forward to the present day and social media is a vital part of so many people's lives.
Facebook is the most popular example of this.
So has the opportunity for gains in Facebook passed or is there still time to make money from the rise of this social media stock?
Let's take a closer look…
Fac... ››› more
Extreme volatility has been dominating the stock market lately.
When share prices start bouncing all over the place, many investors sell their holdings, fearing what may lie ahead.
This type of behaviour creates great opportunities for savvy investors.
The recent bout of stock market volatility presents you one of the world's strongest companies at a bargain price…
The merits of J... ››› more
If you want to invest in the biotech sector, the US has the biggest offering. The sector has been booming, but August saw a bit of a dip.
Yet if history is anything to go by, this isn't something to worry about. And it could present a great opportunity to invest in biotech.
Let's take a closer look…
August tends to be a bad month for the biotech sector
If you look at the performan... ››› more
With global markets all over the place in the past few weeks, it puts many investors off taking advantage of opportunities that volatility brings.
For the savvy investor, Europe is showing great prospects to invest in.
Read on to find out more…
The performance of European stocks
Since the financial crisis struck, the performance of European stocks has been lack lustre in compariso... ››› more
In the last year, stocks in Greece are down 60%. Not many stock markets have performed this badly over the past year.
So is now the time to start investing in Greek stocks? Or should you hold off for now?
Read on to find out…
Why you should hold off buying Greek stocks
When a stock market has fallen so much, it’s easy to see why investors are eager to invest. But now is not the ... ››› more