July 18, 2023
Is a Brics currency a viable reserve currency option?
Over the past few weeks, there has been considerable discussion about a new Brics currency that could challenge the US dollar as the world's reserve currency or, at the very least, provide an alternative.
Read More
July 6, 2023
Peering through the smoke
A lot has changed in the tobacco industry in the last decade or so. Despite the changes in what used to be a stable industry, the attractive aspects of tobacco economics still hold, with a cheaper valuation compensating for the increased uncertainty and disruption.
Read More
July 6, 2023
Where to save your savings – A practical look at the products available
Francis Marais, Product Director at Morningstar Investment Management SA unravels the complexities of various savings and investment choices and products, offering actionable insights, and equipping consumers with the knowledge they need to make sound savings investment decisions.
Read More
July 6, 2023
Investing when the market blows hot and cold
It is amazing how many major events the year has already delivered – and we are only halfway through. Investors would be forgiven for feeling slightly exhausted so early in the year.
Read More
June 30, 2023
When the tide goes out – we see who isn’t wearing shorts
Without doubt, we can draw some lessons from previous cycles; most notably, that when interest rates rise, this typically spells trouble for economies and markets.
Read More
June 29, 2023
Do well-diversified portfolios translate to consistent returns?
Multi-asset funds are considered to be well diversified across asset classes, offering both income generation and capital appreciation, depending on the balance of income and growth asset classes.
Read More
