If you've ever watched The Big Short, chances are you know who Michael Burry is. He's the guy who figured out a bubble was forming in the US housing markets pre-2008. He also correctly predicted a market crash would ensue and made a ton of money shorting the housing market.
This week, he noted there are correlations between the bubble which formed in the housing market and Exchange Traded Fund... ››› more
Thankfully, things have changed since the dark days of apartheid. The investment markets are certainly not racist, sexist or homophobic. If you have enough money, you can invest in anything you want. But the successes you achieve in the investment markets are based on the strategies you use, the opportunities you see and the risks that you avoid.
With that in mind, I want to introduce you to ... ››› more
In the last three weeks, one question constantly comes up in conversation with my friends, “What do you prefer, unit trusts or ETFs (Exchange Traded Funds)?”
My quick answer is always ETFs. But then I'm bombarded with follow up questions asking, “What's the difference and why do you like them so much?”
So, today, I want to put these questions to rest and explain once and for all, why... ››› more
With the rand doing tumbles in the markets right now, you need a way to expose your money to international markets.
You see, by earning money in pounds or dollars, you're protecting yourself from the weaker rand here at home. In fact, you're increasing your investment returns. ETFs are a great way to get exposure offshore with limited risk and capital outlay. Today we've found you the ideal of... ››› more
Exchange traded funds (ETFs) are growing in popularity the world over. Since their introduction in South Africa, they have attracted a lot of investment and the number available continues to grow.
So what are the advantages of investing in them? And are they a good alternative to unit trusts?
Let's take a closer look…
The benefits of ETFs
There are a number of benefits to ... ››› more
Exchange traded funds (ETFs) hit the South African stock market 15 years ago. Since then, they've gone from strength to strength, soaring in popularity.
So what exactly are ETFs? How can you invest in them? And how should you go about investing in them?
Read on to find out more…
An introduction into ETFs
ETFs are baskets of shares that trade on the stock market. They track... ››› more
Over the years, there has been a strong move to exchange traded funds.
One of the major reasons for a rise in their popularity is the realisation that actively managed funds have a strong tendency to fail on the performance side of things.
On the other hand, passively managed funds, like ETFs, follow the market's performance, and this strategy can pay off over the long-term.
So in addit... ››› more
Exchange traded funds (ETFs) are a great way to gain exposure to the stock market without having to pick individual shares.
So how do ETFs work? And how can you start investing in them?
Read on to find out more…
How ETFs work
ETFs are baskets of shares. By investing in ETFs you gain exposure to all the shares making up the basket of shares they hold.
For example... ››› more
If you're looking for a way to invest on the stock market that removes the need to pick individual shares, ETFs are for you.
ETFs are essentially market trackers.
So what exactly are ETFs? And how do they work?
Let's take a closer look…
What are ETFs?
ETFs are baskets of shares or other assets. They trade on the stock market just like shares.
The best way t... ››› more
Exchange traded funds (ETFs) have grown wildly in popularity since their launch 25 years ago. The first South African ETF launched in SA in 2000.
Now ETFs hold around $3 trillion in assets across the globe.
So what makes ETFs a good investment choice? And what do you need to watch when investing in ETFs?
Read on to find out…
The benefits of investing in ETFs
Unlike investing in... ››› more
A balanced portfolio is the best way to grow your wealth over the long-term.
Ideally you want exposure to the best companies on the stock market, property, the best dividend payers and gold.
You may think that building a portfolio like this is beyond your reach, but you can get started with as little as R300 a month. And this has the potential to grow into over R1 million.
So how can you... ››› more
If you want to construct a diversified portfolio, but don't want to pick individual stocks, you can use exchange traded funds (ETFs).
ETFs provide you with an easy way to invest in a range of investments to give you adequate diversification.
ETFs can be a cost-effective and easy way to invest.
So what principles should you consider when constructing a portfolio using ETFs?
Read on to ... ››› more
Think back 20 years. If you wanted to check your bank statement, you waited for your bank to post it out to you. If you wanted to buy clothes or a book, you had to go shopping.
Thanks to the Internet, you can now do so many things online. But with this growing reliance on the Internet comes a growing problem: Cybercrime.
Thanks to this, cybersecurity is a growing industry. And it presents yo... ››› 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
Exchange traded funds (ETFs) offer you a cost effective way to invest.
Through the different types of ETFs available, you can gain exposure to a number of different shares and sectors.
So what sort of ETFs are available to invest in?
Let's take a closer look…
ETFs that hold the largest companies of the JSE
Making up the Top 40 Index of the JSE are South Africa’s biggest comp... ››› more
ETFs or exchange traded funds, are a type of collective investment scheme. They work in a similar way to unit trusts, but they are listed on the stock market.
So if you want to invest in ETFs, how can you do it? And why should you consider investing in ETFs?
Read on to find out…
How to invest in ETFs
When you invest in ETFs, you’re buying shares in a fund. These shares are your ... ››› 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
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
If you want to invest on the stock market, but you're not comfortable picking individual shares, you have an option.
You can invest in exchange traded funds (ETFs) instead. These funds represent a basket of shares, which varies depending on the focus of the fund.
So why should you look to invest in ETFs?
Read on to find out…
ETFs offer diversification
Investing in shares is ris... ››› more
Exchange traded funds (ETFs) are a great way to replicate the performance of the market.
Through the different ETFs available you can invest in indexes of the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, international markets and commodities.
So before you can think about investing, you need to know more about them.
What are ETFs? What are the advantages of investing in them? And what do you need to look... ››› more
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