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
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
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.
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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
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…
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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
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
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
The smell of sunscreen always reminds Sam of being a child and visiting the seaside on a sunny day with his family.
He lathers himself up, flips on his shades and slips off his shoes so he can take a walk on the warm sands outside his Mauritius hotel room, which overlooks the sea.
He pushes the ‘off' button and closes the lid of his laptop, finished his work for the day.
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Investing offshore is a great way to reduce the risk of your portfolio. But there are also some things you need to think about before you commit. And once you invest. Read on to uncover three ways to improve the performance of your offshore portfolio…
Investing offshore can offer you sectors to invest in that are not available in SA, Carl Delfeld in Investment U explains. And it’s a good way... ››› more