If you opt to invest over the long-term, you can take on more risk in the stock market as if stocks take a knock, you have time on your side to recoup any losses.
Another plus to long-term investing is that the longer you invest, the more conservative you can be. This means you don't have to take on higher levels of risk to benefit.
Read on to find out more…
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When you invest, you should follow a strategy. By sticking with your strategy you're more likely to remain disciplined and focused. And this pays off over the years.
Not following a strategy is likely to reflect in the performance of your portfolio.
If you're uncertain as to what sort of investment strategy to follow, here's one for you to weigh up…
Introducing momentum investing
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Investing isn't just limited to buying shares. There are a number of different assets you can hold in your investment portfolio.
To reduce your risks, it's a good idea to spread your capital amongst different assets.
So what sort of assets should you consider having in your diversified portfolio?
Read on to find out…
You should always hold some cash
You might not think cash has... ››› more
Being a smart investor comes down to the way you manage your risks.
The one thing that pulls so many investors' portfolios down is not cutting losses. The impact is huge.
Let's take a closer look at why keeping your losses small is so crucial to your investment success…
Don’t let losses decimate your investment portfolio
Investing all comes down to making money. You invest in sh... ››› more
Earlier today, Stats SA released its consumer inflation data for January. The data showed that inflation eased sharply from December to January.
The main factor behind the drop in inflation was the lower fuel price.
Let's take a closer look at what the data showed…
Consumer inflation for January came in at 4.4%
Consumer inflation, as measured by the consumer price index (CPI), “... ››› more
Asset allocation is the process of splitting your investments amongst a number of different asset classes. For example, investing across a range of asset classes including shares, bonds, property, gold and cash.
Asset allocation reduces your overall investment risk and smooths out returns over the long-term.
If you've given asset allocation any thought, you may be wondering what the best spl... ››› more
As an investor, you want the market in a sustained upward trend (a bull market).
But there are periods when the stock market enters a bear market - the price of stocks starts to trend downwards.
So how can you tell if a bear market has arrived?
Read on to find out…
The best indicator of a bear market
The best indicator of the arrival of a bear market is seeing lower highs and l... ››› more
If you're looking for an investment strategy to help you build long-term wealth, the easier it is, the better.
And that's exactly what this investment strategy is. It's easy to follow and you only have to get to grips with one concept.
Read on to find out more about this investment strategy…
Focus on capital efficiency
This investment strategy involves focusing on capital efficien... ››› more
If you invest or are thinking about investing, you'll have various forces driving you. These may include building a nest egg, generating an income and growing your wealth.
Whatever your reasons for investing are, there are some factors you should always bear in mind.
Keep these rules at the forefront of all your investment decisions and you'll be a better and more successful investor as a re... ››› more
Rebalancing your portfolio is all about keeping the different types of assets you hold within certain percentages.
The idea behind this investment strategy is to reduce your portfolio risk by ensuring you don't let you portfolio get too heavy in certain assets.
But what about your returns? Rebalancing can limit your returns as by selling off assets that have grown in value, you can lose out ... ››› more
When you first invest, you should decide on what asset allocation you're going to stick to. For example, what percentage of your portfolio you'll hold in stocks and what percentage you'll hold in bonds.
Over time, the asset allocation of your portfolio will change as their underlying values rise and fall. So every now and then you need to rebalance your portfolio.
But what's the best way to ... ››› more
Stock markets the world over seem a bit all over the place at the moment. If you're watching every market move and worrying about the impact on your investments, it's time to give your portfolio the once over.
So how can you change the holdings in your portfolio to survive any stock market storm?
Read on to uncover an investment strategy to do just that…
The core principle at the hea... ››› more
The JSE's stock exchange news service (SENS) is a vital component of being a listed company. Through SENS, companies communicate to their shareholders and the market.
On SENS you'll see results, trading updates, news of potential buyouts, and much more.
So can what a company says through SENS give you hints about a business itself?
Read on to find out…
The importance of shareholde... ››› more
When you come across a seemingly good company with a share price that seems lower than it should be, before buying you need to check it's not a value trap.
So what should you do if a company looks great, but its share price seems abnormally low?
It could be a great investment opportunity, but it could be a value trap.
Read on to find out what you should do…
What is a value trap?
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Chances are you'll have insurance for your house, your car and your life. This helps to protect you against the unknown.
But when it comes to your investment portfolio, what's the best form of insurance?
Unlike car and home insurance where you don't expect to make a profit, there is a form of investment insurance that could see you making some money.
So what is this form of investment in... ››› more
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