It’s dangerous to only rely on yield as the basis for comparison. Money market funds offer a useful parking bay for investors’ cash allocations, allowing you to earn better returns than bank rates with good liquidity. But when it comes to picking money market funds, investors tend to focus on one metric only: yield. By implication, this oversimplistic comparison assumes that...
From the Hungarian forint to the Chilean peso, currencies can be a valuable partner in managing investments. Currencies offer a source of diversification. The oil-heavy Norwegian krone, for instance, behaves differently to the industry-based Swiss franc; and they each...
The oil-heavy Norwegian krone, industry-based Swiss franc and US dollar each has its own behaviour. read more
Resolving the economic crisis in SA demands discipline, courage, conviction – and tough choices. There is no easy way out, but immediate policy reforms could be implemented to lift economic growth quickly, create jobs and boost industry competitiveness. While Finance...
Lockdown has opened many opportunities for self-reflection, and looking back on my own financial journey, I’ve certainly made some mistakes. Fortunately, however, maturity, my background and working in the financial services industry has taught me many valuable...
CE Dr Adrian Saville talks to Newzroom Afrika about how Covid-19 has impacted the UK economy and what this means for South Africa https://youtu.be/xzWRjBir8B0
CE Dr Adrian Saville talks to CGTN about the impact of lockdown on household income. https://youtu.be/H_CO_P4mIY0
As gold reaches record highs, is it still a good investment? read more
Investment Analyst Tlotliso Phakisi talks to Moneyweb Radio about “fear of missing out” investing and what the infamous Hertz case teaches us. Cannon Asset Managers · FOMO Investing
CE Dr Adrian Saville talks to CGTN about what the IMF loan is for and concerns around its spend. https://youtu.be/sqlK-LuzlDY
Over the past quarter, many investors have been scratching their heads at the resurgence of the S&P 500, the JSE and other market indicators since the dramatic selloff just three months ago. This rally can largely be explained by near-zero interest rates provided...
CE Dr Adrian Saville discusses the IMF’s R70.6 billion loan to help South Africa fight Covid-19 read more
The coronavirus pandemic, much like Black Monday in 1987 and the Global Financial Crisis in 2008, has presented a number of opportunities to buy stocks at seemingly “bargain” prices. But even if a stock seems like a steal, the infamous case of Hertz demonstrates the...