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Are SA Shares Still Attractive?

While 2020 certainly was the bearer of bad news for markets globally and here at home, there are a number of local stocks that are poised for a positive outlook.

Inventory Levels Can Be An Early Warning Signal

The amount of stock a company holds on its balance sheet at reporting time can give investors an indication of a company’s cash flow status, as well as flag other issues on the horizon.

Why Now Is The Time To Start Buying Shell

As the energy giant looks to the future, it’s positioning itself to remain powerful for the long run.

How Will Biden Work For Africa?

When US president-elect Joe Biden takes office in 2021, he will have to repair the foreign policy damage his predecessor caused. Where South Africa and Africa will feature on that list of priorities is not clear.

Risk And Our Consumption Choices

A new study on pandemic buying yields interesting results.

The PPS Global Equity Fund

Providing investors with access to a top international investment manager.

'Til death do us part … with your capital!

Reallocating your retirement savings may end up benefitting the taxman and not your retirement.

On margin

The purpose of isangoma is to heal and protect people in the community.

Technical Analysis Tools For Long-Term Investing

Buying a share at the ‘right’ price is the only thing an investor can control in the investment process. Looking at some charts may sharpen returns in the long term.

How To Handle The Shock Of A Market Collapse

The Covid-19-induced market crash in 2020 may have been the first you experienced, but it won’t be the last. Lear from it so that panic won’t rule your decision-making next time.

All Is Not Lost: How To Start 2021

The fallout of Covid-19 may take many forms – from lacklustre local equity returns to the printing of money. Steering through these waters will require grit.

The Dangers Of Printing Money

Sandy McGregor, portfolio manager at Allan Gray, debunks modern monetary theory and examines if it provides a solution to economic woes.

Headwinds That Could Become Tailwinds

Emerging markets may yet see a strong rebound next year.

Will Inflation Pick Up In The US?

The shift to the services economy, with large inputs of a technological nature, may be the reason why low inflation is so sticky, despite the printing of money.

The Outlook For SA's Major Life Insurers

When Covid-19 hit our shores, the impact on South Africa’s listed life insurers was inevitable. Jaco Visser takes a look at how these companies took extreme caution in providing for the uncertainties of the coronavirus pandemic and why these shares may start to pose opportunities for resilient investors.

“THE BILL BRINGS CERTAINTY TO SOUTH AFRICANS AND INVESTORS BECAUSE IT CLEARLY OUTLINES HOW EXPROPRIATION CAN BE DONE.”

— Minister of public works and infrastructure, Patricia de Lille, announced the submission of the Expropriation Bill, 2020 to parliament.

Building A Comprehensive Risk Portfolio

As you should diversify your investments, ensure you have sufficient and wide-range risk management in place too.

Uncertain Markets And Your Pension Money

With lacklustre local stock returns, questions about the creditworthiness of government debt and record-high offshore markets, those close to retirement may be left with daunting choices. Amanda Visser spoke to retirement specialists about the options.

How The State Shot Itself In The Foot

Rushing universal health coverage through the legislature threatens SA’s already teetering healthcare sector.

Wells Fargo's Governance Overhang Makes It Cheap

The US bank that got it wrong back in the day is now trading at cheap multiples. And analysts may still be too pessimistic on its turnaround plan

Why It Pays To Scrutinise Conspiracy Theories

Believing the buzz around the unproven health risks of 5G could cause an opportunity to slip through your fingers.

Simon's Stock Tips

Founder and director of investment website JustOneLap.com, Simon Brown, is finweek’s resident expert on the stock markets. In this column he provides insight into recent market developments.

Why Bigger Isn't Always Better

Discipline and transaction sizes are important when learning the tricks of share trading.

Filling The African Medical Supplies Gap

McPherson Trading uses tender-based procurement consulting to fill the medical consumables and disposable supplies gap in difficult-to-reach regions in Africa.

The Power Of A Good Reference

Recent research suggests that reference letters can help solve unemployment – and close the gender gap

The asset class close to our hearts

Property conjures up many meanings. For many, it’s their most valuable asset.

AGRIBUSINESSES' CHANGING PLAYING FIELD

The local agricultural sector’s exceptional performance since the beginning of the year has players in the industry rearranging themselves.

The end of an era creeping closer

The exodus of mining corporations from Johannesburg’s central business district is almost complete.

What to do when cash returns disappear?

As monetary authorities keep interest rates lower for longer, income-based investors are losing out.

A potent cure for xenophobia

South Africa’s decade-long economic slump is stirring anti-immigrant sentiment.