Offshore

How to weigh up the best offshore jurisdiction for your investments
Investing offshore can provide your portfolio with some much needed diversification. And in the process, lower your investment risk. So if you decide to take your money offshore, how can you ensure it's going to be safe? There are certain factors you should check out before committing. Read on to find out what these are… What’s the legal system like in your chosen offshore dest... ››› more
[22 October 2014]

Make sure you offshore investment destination checks these four boxes before moving a cent
If you want to make an offshore investment, you have to put in some research first. If you don't, you could make a costly mistake. You want to ensure that your chosen destination meets a number of criteria first. So what should you look into before investing? Read on to find out… Follow this four point test before investing offshore Investing safely offshore point #1: Think... ››› more
[21 October 2014]

If you want to invest in an offshore fund, does the size of the fund matter?
When it comes to making offshore investments, one option you have is to invest in a fund. This avoids you having to pick individual shares. And you can opt for a general market fund or look to more specific sectors. So should you opt for a large fund or a small fund? And does it make a difference? Let's take a closer look… Weighing up small offshore funds Just because an offsho... ››› more
[20 October 2014]

The benefits of making offshore investments
A diversified portfolio is a good way to lower your investment risk. This includes investing in different types of assets and investing in different sectors. To gain optimum diversification, you should include offshore investments in your portfolio. So what are the benefits of investing offshore? And what offshore markets should you look to? Let's take a closer look… The benefits ... ››› more
[17 October 2014]

Investing offshore has its benefits, but it also has its risks… Here's what you need to know
Investing offshore can benefit your portfolio. It can be a good way to diversify your investment portfolio. And it gives you the chance to get into some potentially lucrative investments you may not have access to in your home market. But it comes with a downside. It exposes you to considerable exchange rate risk. So what exactly is this exchange rate risk and what does it mean for your i... ››› more
[14 October 2014]

Want to add some offshore flavour to your investment portfolio? Here's what you need to know
Investing some of your wealth offshore is a great way to diversify your portfolio. Other markets move differently to the South African market. By investing offshore, you can benefit from this and reduce the risk to your investment portfolio in the process. So what types of investments are available to invest in offshore? How can you pick the best investment for your money? And how can you fi... ››› more
[13 October 2014]

Want offshore exposure in your portfolio? You don't have to leave South Africa to get it…
To benefit from offshore exposure in your portfolio, you don't have to take your money out of South Africa. You can even gain offshore exposure by investing in some South African stocks. So what are some of the options open to you to invest offshore in South Africa? Let's take a closer look… Turn to the JSE for some excellent offshore exposure If you want to look at specific sh... ››› more
[09 October 2014]

Five tips to help you get the best out of your offshore investments
Investing offshore is a great way to diversify your portfolio. By gaining exposure to other markets in different regions of the world, your portfolio should benefit over the long-term. So how can you go about getting the best out of your offshore investments? And what are the main factors that you should bear in mind? Let's take a closer look… Investing offshore tip #1: Stay inve... ››› more
[08 October 2014]

What type of offshore investments should you opt for?
When it comes to investing offshore, you may think you're only option is putting your cash into shares. But you have another couple of options to consider too. Different investment opportunities comes with varying amounts of risk. It's crucial you're happy with the risk you take on before investing. So what should you look for in offshore investments? And what types of offshore investments a... ››› more
[07 October 2014]

Want to invest offshore? These guidelines will help you make the best decisions
Investing offshore can be daunting. Chances are you're not going to know as much about the markets you're looking to invest in compared to the South African market. So what should you do to ensure you make the right offshore investments? Let's take a closer look… Picking offshore investments When you make the decision to invest offshore, you need do plenty of research first. ... ››› more
[07 October 2014]

Three steps to help you make the best offshore investments
Investing offshore is a great way to diversify your portfolio. Financial markets in other countries may perform differently to those in South Africa. And you can also invest in sectors that aren't available in South Africa, such as utilities. So when it comes to offshore investments, what do you need to consider? Let's take a closer look… How to give your offshore investments the ... ››› more
[06 October 2014]

London's FTSE 100 is looking ripe for further gains… Here's how you can invest in it through your South African stockbroker
When it comes to building a portfolio of shares, it makes good diversification sense to put some of your money into markets other than South Africa. Offshore investments can be tricky, but there is a way you can gain exposure to these markets very easily. The London Stock Exchange's main index, the FTSE 100 is showing signs of further gains. Here's how you can get in the action… W... ››› more
[02 October 2014]

Bloomberg has just signalled it's time to get into Europe for profits!
It's official… The European recovery is underway. According to Bloomberg studies, European companies have seen their highest cash flows per share since 2011. In fact, data it released on Friday last week shows that European companies have increased their cash balances to more than $2.8 trillion - The most since 2003! And, after years of negative growth, analyst forecasts expect Europea... ››› more
[11 April 2014]

Want to invest offshore? Apply this strategy to find the best opportunities
Investing offshore is a great way to diversify your portfolio. But how do you start? Where outside of South Africa is the best place for your money? Well, get yourself well on the way to finding good investment opportunities by applying this strategy. Read on to discover what you need to do… After the financial crisis in 2008, a lot of financial uncertainty remains, Garrett Baldwin in Money Mo... ››› more
[28 March 2014]

Noticed that the South African government is stealing YOUR money? Here's how to make it stop.
In 2014, South Africa will celebrate 20 years of democracy. But two decades after Nelson Mandela freed the country from Apartheid rule, our young democracy is in a pitiful state. The new government wastes your tax money every chance they get. Just think, R290 million spent on Jacob Zuma's Nkandla homestead! And corrupt government officials are forcing motorists to give them bribes, ... ››› more
[12 December 2013]

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