Joshua Benton - Analyst, Real Wealth and Managing Editor, South African Investor

Why China’s stimulus package could be good for SA mining stocks

Posted by | Oct 17, 2024 | , , , |

Recently, China caught the market’s attention when it launched massive economic stimulus measures. It decreased interest rates by 0.5%, lowered mortgage rates, and injected $142 billion into banks. But the most interesting part is China announced plans to give funds, insurers and securities dealers, access to lending facilities to buy stocks. Following the announcement, Chinese stocks posted the biggest rally since 2008! So, the question is what’s the reason for China’s stimulus package?

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Intel – The “Great Fall” of the world’s most valuable chipmaker!

Posted by | Oct 10, 2024 | , , , |

For decades, Intel was the world’s most valuable chipmaker. The company pioneered microprocessors – one of the most ground-breaking technologies in the history of humanity: It’s the technology that powers computers and was central to the digital revolution. But the company today is far from its former glory.

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What could be the catalyst for higher platinum prices

Posted by | Oct 7, 2024 | , , , |

What’s been going on with platinum? After hitting a 2024 high of around $1,094 per ounce, the platinum price has now settled under $1,000. The reality is the platinum price is not much higher than it was five years ago. And it’s weighed heavy on platinum producers – particularly SA miners.

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The disposition effect could be an investor’s greatest enemy

Posted by | Oct 4, 2024 | , , , |

The disposition effect refers to an anomaly in behavioural finance where investors tend to sell winners early and hold onto losers longer.
While many investing textbooks point towards using fundamental data to drive decisions, investors, let emotional sentiment drive their choices. There are at least four different studies between 1985 and today proving without a doubt that investors are likely to sell their best, winning stocks while buying more and holding onto losers. Let me explain why…

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