Tag: Exchange-Traded Note (ETN)

When it comes to creating the financial future you want, investing in the stock market is a proven method that has been tried and tested by millions of investors over many years. Of course, for anyone starting out on their investment journey, the myriad options available, both locally and internationally, can be more than a little intimidating.

South African fuel prices increased again on 3 November and petrol price is now at 33.9% this year with the Automobile Association of South Africa (AA) warning that R20 per litre could still be on the cards for by year end. The main reason for the pressure on local fuel prices has been a sharp increase in the brent crude oil price over the past few months.

Active and passive investing are simply different methods of gaining access to financial markets, and there are benefits and drawbacks to each. Our view is that one does not have to choose between active and passive, but that the two work very well together in an investor’s portfolio.

With 2018 having been a particularly dismal year for local equities – the worst, in fact, since the 2008 financial crisis – South African investors are increasingly opting to build and manage their own direct equity portfolios in an attempt to take back control, cut out the middle man, and ultimately save money on fees.

As a parent you may be looking for special ways to treat yourself and your loved ones this festive season, but rather than spending your hard-earned money on soon-to-be forgotten toys or designer clothing, now is the perfect time to invest towards your child’s future with a Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA).