I have discussed the concept of danger pay on a few previous occasions. Basically, this term was mostly associated with …
How close is the USA to a crash?
On several occasions in the past, I have referred to the fact that no one can determine what will happen …
Investment themes for the second half of 2021
With the first half of 2021 now on its side, I thought it might be a good idea to take …
Relativity in the investment world
Relativity in the investment world is as important as it is in the real word. Let’s use the Covid-19 pandemic …
The South African market in perspective
I will be the first to admit that I didn’t really think that South Africa had a chance to emerge …
Why Basel III may be positive for Gold
After a number of shortcomings in Basel II financial regulations were identified during the 2007 subprime crisis, members of the …
Are you still on the right track with shares?
In 2017 I discussed two expressions that applied so well to the stock market at the time. The first was …
Two investment myths vs. historical data
I think we’ve all been part of a conversation where the words, “they say”, popped up. Think about it for …
Rather look at shares through a telescope than under a microscope
I often wish that the world of shares could be as flat as the Karoo, so that we could look …
Active management is quietly shining during difficult times
This week marks the one-year anniversary of the first time that South Africa moved into Covid-19 lockdown. But it’s not …
Precious Metals are shining again
There’s no doubt that we are living in uncertain times. The end of the COVID-19 pandemic is not yet in …
Should you still be avoiding South Africa as investment destination?
This week we listened to President Ramaphosa’s fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA), which in general came across as …
General forecasts for 2021
During this past holiday season, I read through the financial reports released by most of the largest investment companies regarding …
The truth about gold
For thousands of years the glamour of gold has attracted, captivated and even caused the human race to fight. But …
Investing offshore – what you need to know
If Covid-19 has taught us anything, it’s that many of us have a tendency to act impulsively and without getting …
Buy and hold, or actively manage as times change?
I have always been fascinated by the concept of human perception, especially when it comes to the selective decision-making process …
What to do in times of misfortune
In 1964, a 22-year old Muhammad Ali (known then as Cassius Clay) shocked the world when he became the world …
The Beta answer to questions about the market
What a year it’s been so far. After the FTSE/JSE All Share Index ended 2019 with more than 12% positive …
The opportunities that tomorrow brings
Some of the greatest success stories all have one thing in common, and that is that hardship isn’t used as …
How high volatility can offer investors good opportunities to buy
As I was writing this, we were just entering the month of March, following a February filled with so much …