Diversification is an essential aspect of portfolio management. By not putting all your eggs in one basket, you can reduce the risk you take on when investing.
So why does diversification work? And should you bother?
Read on to find out more…
What is diversification is all about?
The idea behind diversification is you spread your stock market risk by investing in a number of diffe... ››› more
Chrometco is a mineral exploration and mining company. The company has a listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange's AltX…
Full name: Chrometco Limited
Short name: Chrometco
Ticker: CMO
Sector: AltX
Five top facts about Chrometco
Fact #1:
Chrometco employs around five employees across its operations.
Fact #2:
Chrometco has a listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange’s Alt... ››› more
I was sitting at my laptop drinking my morning coffee and scrolling through unread emails from the previous day.
One email that caught my eye was from etfSA.co.za. I read about a brand new way to take advantage of a Tax-free Investment Account (TFIA). And, when I read it, I just had to share it with you!
In fact, if you do use this TFIA today, you could earn up to R8 million tax-free! And it... ››› more
Investing on the stock market is daunting. And this isn't only a problem for new investors, even experienced investors struggle with the decisions they make.
So it's important to know what the basics of successful investing are.
Read on to find out…
Nine things a successful investor should never forget
#1: There is no get-rich-quick route
You should have a minimum time horizon fo... ››› more
If you want to diversify your portfolio by investing some of your money out of South Africa, the world is literally your oyster.
Investing your money offshore means that you're taking on a number of factors that you don't have to concern yourself with here.
So what do you need to check out when looking for an offshore investment destination?
Read on to find out…
How does an offsho... ››› more
If you don't want to invest in individual stocks, exchange traded funds (ETFs) provide you with an easy way to invest in specific sectors of the stock market.
These funds offer you instant diversification. And, compared to buying the underlying shares in a fund, they're cost effective.
So how can you use ETFs to build a portfolio? And what other options do they give you?
Read on to find o... ››› more
Being a successful investor means achieving your realistic investment goals. This may include having enough wealth built up in the stock market by the time you reach retirement to fund your lifestyle.
There are two major things that can help you achieve these goals.
So what are they?
Read on to find out…
Two factors determining your investment success
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If you're investing for the long-term, managing your investment risk is a vital aspect.
One of the best ways to do this is to hold a diversified portfolio of investments.
So what should a diversified investment portfolio contain?
Read on to find out…
The advantages of a diversified portfolio
By holding a diversified portfolio, you’re spreading your risk amongst a number of d... ››› more
Exchange traded funds (ETFs) are very similar to unit trusts.
But instead of buying and selling them through fund managers, you buy and sell ETFs through a stock broker.
So what exactly are ETFs? And why should you consider investing in them?
Read on to find out…
What are ETFs?
If the idea of picking individual shares terrifies you, you could invest in ETFs instead.
ETFs al... ››› more
If you want to invest outside of the stock market and other financial markets, what are your options?
There are a huge number of potential investment opportunities that you can look to.
Let's take a closer look at what's on offer…
Why put money into alternative investments?
Since recovering from the financial crisis, the stock market has been in a bull run. And when valuations of... ››› more
One of the biggest mistakes you can make as an investor is having your investments in too few asset classes.
If you put all your capital into one asset class, such as stocks, and stocks crash, it will have a devastating effect.
So what's the best way to deal with this risk?
Read on to find out…
The most important risk-reduction strategy you can follow
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It's all happening by June this year. Shoprite is planning an “aggressive new store roll out”. Basically, this retail titan is going to include 68 new stores by the middle of this year!
And what's great is this. You can tell demand is soaring. As of December last year, they had 396 furniture stores under the “OK” and “House and Home” brand. And now with even more stores being added ... ››› more
Diversification is all about spreading your investments to lower your risk.
When running your own investment portfolio, it takes a lot of time and money to diversify. You need to invest in ten to 20 stocks, across different sectors.
So what if there was an easier way to diversify?
Read on to find out more…
ETFs give you instant diversification
Exchange traded funds (ETFs) are ... ››› 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 stock market draws many investors in with the lure of making substantial profits on a few select stock picks.
Get your investments right and this may well be the case.
But with investing in shares comes higher risks. There are no guarantees. Time your investments before a stock market crash and it could take years to see your portfolio back at pre-crash levels.
So what else can you i... ››› more
Investing isn't all about putting your money into stocks and bonds. You can add diversification to your portfolio by adding exposure to property, gold and cash.
But you're not just limited to these investments either.
You can also consider buying alternative investments to add further diversification.
So what types of alternative investments can you think about including?
Read on to f... ››› more
Are you looking for the holy grail of investing? Have you bought every system, charting program or book on the market, but are still searching for the ultimate way to make your investment choices and become the next Warren Buffett?
Well, I believe I've found the road to the holy grail. And, if you haven't found it yet - you should start looking. Or just give me a moment of your time…
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If you're nearing retirement or just don't like taking on the risks associated with investing in the stock market, chances are you'll be building up your holding in bonds.
But did you know you're not just limited to buying government retail savings bonds? You can easily add company and other government bonds to your portfolio through bond unit trusts.
Read on to find out how you can do this... ››› more
Having some exposure to property in your investment portfolio is one way to benefit from the performance of the sector.
If you want to invest in property, but you either don't have the funds to buy an investment property or want the hassle involved, what are your options?
There are three main options open to you.
Read on to find out what these are…
Why include property in your por... ››› more
Commercial property in the UK performed well through 2014. The sector returned over 15% last year.
With the British economy recovering, there are signs that investment in commercial property will continue to do well.
So are there still opportunities for gains in the sector after such a good run? And if so, where should you focus?
Read on to find out…
UK commercial property has per... ››› more
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