A bear market refers to a widespread decline in asset prices of at least 20%.
We've seen stock markets fall 20% and more in recent months. The oil price fell through the floor, and unemployment is soaring.
This is not a fun time to be in, and you might be confused, panicked or just blown away.
The good news is, this is only a phase - and it will also pass. Things will turn around and l... ››› more
How you can diversify yourself to safety with the ‘Rule of Four'
What do you do with your money in a crisis? Do you sell your share portfolio? Do you stick everything in a bank account, in property or in gold?
That's the question that popped up around a campfire I had going with friends over the weekend.
Considering South Africa's junk status, state capture and political unrest that'... ››› more
One of the most renowned economists last century was John Maynard Keynes. As well as being a highly respected economist, he was also a very successful investor.
For a quarter of a century he ran the Kings College of Cambridge's endowment fund with great success. Much of this was down to his style of investing and the rules he followed.
Read on to uncover three top tips that helped Keynes ach... ››› 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
Once you start giving your financial planning some serious thought and putting your money to work, you also need to ensure you're not taking on too much risk with any of your decisions.
Taking on high levels of risk may hold the lure of high returns, but there's also a higher chance that you'll lose money.
So how can you reduce your risk?
Let's take a closer look…
How to get the b... ››› more
A whole host of different companies, large and small, make up the Johannesburg Stock Exchange.
A lot of investors put the associated risk of investing in a company down to its size. But just because a company is large doesn't mean that it comes with no risk.
So what's your best bet to reduce your overall investment risk?
Let's take a closer look…
The link between company size and... ››› more
Often Forex traders look at all their trades individually. But this is a mistake… One that could cost you dearly!
In fact, it could see you stealing from your own trading account without even knowing it.
And it's all because of something known as correlation.
So how can correlation cost you
When trading, you shouldn’t look at individual currency pairs as if they existed... ››› more
Research proves that diversification does work. By spreading your investments, it reduces risk. Even a little diversification goes a long way in cutting your investment risk. But what should you aim for when it comes to diversifying your portfolio?
Diversification is all about lowering your investment risk
If you spread your investments across different shares, sectors, asset classes and even ... ››› more
Simply put, diversification is not having all your eggs in one basket. In other words, spreading your investments across different shares, sectors and assets. This is because investing is risky. And by employing some diversification, you can offset some of this risk you take on. Let's take a closer look at why you should diversify your portfolio…
The risks you take on when you invest
Let... ››› more
When it comes to finding the best mix of assets in your portfolio, there are two asset classes you can't ignore: Cash and shares. But how much should you have in each? And how many shares should you hold? Read on to uncover how you should spread your money across cash and shares…
Cash and shares are two crucial asset classes in your portfolio, Dr David Eifrig in Daily Wealth explains... And se... ››› more
The Forbes' 2014 Investment Guide came out two weeks ago. And amongst some of the ideas included in the guide were some gems. And you can apply them to you own investing. Read on to uncover what two of the best investment ideas for 2014 are...
In the recently released Forbes’ 2014 Investment Guide, there were some ideas that you should ignore, Alexander Green in Investment U explains…
But... ››› more
If only you had the perfect portfolio. One that grew 12% a year like clockwork - without a losing year - then you'd be set for life. But there are things that you can do to improve the performance of your portfolio and make it stronger. Read on to uncover two strategies to do just that…
When you’re young, you need growth, Dr Steve Sjuggerud in Investment U explains... You can afford to take ... ››› more
There are some key mistakes that people make over and over again with their money. But you needn't make these mistakes. Not as long as you know what these mistakes are. You need to make sure that you're savvy about your personal finance. Read on to uncover the three things not to do with your money…
Here are the three most common mistakes people make when managing their money, David Fessler in... ››› more
Diversification is the corner stone of building a balanced portfolio. By diversifying your portfolio, you can help reduce risk and ensure that you're not ‘putting all your eggs in one basket'. But what exactly is diversification and how well does it work? Read on to find out…
Investing is risky, Matthew Partridge in MoneyWeek explains. No investment is truly ‘risk-free’. But risk comes i... ››› more
Many of the world's smartest investors follow certain rules when it comes to investing. One of the benefits of doing this is it protects their wealth. This critical rule lets you make sure you diversify your investments. You can never be too safe. Read on to find out about the secret of diversification, the 15% rule…
The 15% rule is: Don't have more than 15% of your investment money in any... ››› more
Dividend investing sounds simple, but it is not easy. It requires a mind-set that is quite different from the hustle and bustle that is the stock market. Read on to find out two golden rules for dividend investing…
Setting some rules to follow can help you become a successful dividend investor and ultimately achieve financial independence, explain the team of experts at Daily Wealth...
Rule... ››› more
Investing offshore lowers the risk of your portfolio. By investing offshore you can diversify your portfolio and gain handsomely in the process. Read on to find out why you should invest some of your cash outside SA…
Your main motive for investing offshore is to benefit from international diversification. This diversification comes from holding investments that have unrelated returns.
Globa... ››› more
Buying property as an investment can be an intimidating prospect, especially if it's your first time. The requirements you have for the home you live in compared with a house you're buying as an investment will differ greatly. So to ensure you consider the right properties, follow these investment property rules…
Investing in property is a good way of adding some diversity to your investment p... ››› more
Deciding what to invest your hard earned cash into is no mean feat. Unit trusts are a serious consideration for your investment portfolio. If you're new to investing, they can help you take that first step into the realm of the stock market. They can be serious wealth builders and a great way of reducing your portfolio's risk…
Taking it down to its bare bones, a unit trust is a fund owned by i... ››› more
It's the golden rule for every successful investor. You've heard it over and over, too many times to count. Yet time and again, you find yourself losing money. Don't put your eggs in one basket, hold a balanced portfolio. This is an age-old rule of investing that is so embedded in our minds that the words just roll off of our tongues almost effortlessly. Problem is most investors who do it, often ... ››› more
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