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Why Do Public Companies Exist?
Every day, millions of investors buy and sell shares on stock exchanges around the world. Yet few stop to ask a surprisingly simple question: why do public companies exist in the first place?
The second-round inflation effects are coming – here’s what it means for your portfolio…
South Africa’s inflation rate was 3% in February 2026. A 21-year low. The SARB was projecting rate cuts. The economy was, by any reasonable measure, in the best monetary policy position it had been in for two decades.
Digital Sovereignty: The investment theme hidden inside the trade war
What digital sovereignty means and why it matters to investors
Digital sovereignty sounds like a policy term. In practice, it’s a procurement decision made by governments, repeated at scale, across dozens of countries simultaneously.
It means…
Finding the Right Trading Fit in 2026
Last week we laid down the trading ground rules. If you want different results, you need different actions. Define a strategy. Manage your risk. Journal your trades. Powerful ideas, but only if they are applied in a way that fits your life. This week’s FAQ tackles the next logical step. Finding a trading approach that actually suits you.
Here are the 3 trends shaping markets in 2026
We are, as the saying goes, living in strange times. But while it’s impossible to predict exactly what lies ahead, we can identify the major trends shaping the landscape—and position ourselves accordingly. Here are the three trends I believe will define 2026—and what they mean for your portfolio.
The copper land grab is underway…
Two mining giants don’t start merger talks unless something big is at stake. And in this case, one word explains everything: copper.
What three things can traders do to improve their results 2026?
The first is to commit to a clearly defined strategy. This means knowing exactly what setup must be present before you enter a trade. It means knowing where you will exit if you are wrong, and where you will take profits if you are right. If your rules only exist in your head, they will disappear the moment emotions rise. Written rules create boundaries, and boundaries create consistency for traders.
Venezuela, Oil, and the $1 trillion reality check…
In the early hours of January 4, 2026, the world woke up to a seismic shift in global politics. Operation Absolute Resolve, a bold US military action, culminated in the removal of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro from power. Markets reacted instantly. Social media lit up. And almost on cue, the same claim flooded X and trading desks everywhere (particularly from Americans): “Venezuela is back. Oil is about to flood the market. Canadian oil can be replaced.” That’s where the story goes off the rails.
Day Trading: Operating at the Sharp End of the Market
Last week we explored swing trading, a trading method focused on capturing short-term price movements over several days to a few weeks. Swing trading introduced faster decision-making, tighter risk control, and a heavier reliance on technical structure. This week, we move to the most active end of the spectrum and examine day trading. This approach compresses time frames even further and demands precision, discipline, and focus.
2026’s big AI bottleneck (and profit opportunity)…Power!
Everyone thinks the AI boom is about chips. Faster chips. Bigger chips. More chips. But that’s already yesterday’s problem.
The real constraint is power (electricity) – and that quiet shift is about to reshape energy markets, revive nuclear power, and open a rare opportunity for everyday investors.
Why JSE small caps offer compelling upside in 2026
2025 was the year for large JSE stocks. The JSE All Share Index was up 36% – driven by goldies, PGMs, telecoms and tech. While the Small Cap Index managed just 14.7%. At first glance, small caps seem left behind. But that very gap – the underperformance relative to large caps – could be the setup for a significant rebound in 2026. Here’s why…
Swing Trading Explained: Capturing Market Swings Between Investing and Trading
Last week we explored positional trading as the next step beyond traditional investing styles like value, growth, income, and quality. That discussion focused on medium-term moves and structured discipline. This week we turn our attention to swing trading, a strategy that seeks to capture price movements on a shorter time frame while still relying on technical analysis and risk control.
The biggest IPO to hit the markets in 2026?
Imagine seeing shares of the company that builds rockets, runs global satellite internet and dreams about life on Mars listed on the stock market. That’s the possibility investors have been buzzing about. SpaceX, Elon Musk’s space powerhouse, could go public as early as 2026. If it happens, this would be one of the most talked-about events in markets in years – and potentially the biggest IPO ever.
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