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2018-06-19 11:33
Your guide to alternative investments
LONG READ: While not easily accessible in South Africa, there are various ways for local investors to increase their exposure to non-equity asset classes.
2018-06-20 11:19
Netflix and chill? Not so much
With the rise of pay-TV in South Africa, many players are fighting for their piece of the media pie.
2018-06-19 11:03
JSE’s weakening reflects tough times
Only 36% of the 100 biggest shares are now lying above their long-term averages.
2018-06-19 14:40
When no one wins the shareholder vote
If nobody holds majority shares in a company, shareholder voting can become messy.
Local shares: What you need to know before you throw in the towel
2018-06-19 11:48
Over the past three years, the JSE’s growth has arguably been disappointing. But it wouldn’t be wise to opt out now.
Attacq shifts focus to income generation and capital return
2018-06-18 13:57
The status of real estate investment trust brings a more streamlined approach to total returns, debt and investment for the former capital growth property fund.
De Beers shakes up the synthetic diamond market
2018-06-18 13:17
The mining giant has launched its own line of artificial stones, but some fear this move might backfire, and impact the price of real diamonds.
Why high dividends can be taxing
2018-06-18 11:47
It’s nice to receive dividends, of course, but the tax implications can make them less attractive.
Quiz #193 18 - 25 June
2018-06-14 15:43
It's time for our weekly quiz. Have you been keeping up?
Making money from plastic
2018-06-14 11:17
The Ellis sisters are fulfilling their dream of uplifting local communities through their organic and ethical consumer goods label, The Joinery.
South Africa
Jun 21 2018 18:38
While escalating trade tension between the United States and China is bound to negatively impact emerging markets, there are also 'significant' long-term opportunities once the political tide turns, says Old Mutua's Siboniso Nxumalo.
World
Jun 22 2018 16:36
OPEC energy ministers scrambled to hammer out a compromise on oil output policy Friday as they debated a Saudi proposal to ramp up production.
Money Clinic
May 30 2018 19:02
A Fin24 user wants to know about unit trusts and where to find those types of investments.
Entrepreneurs
Jun 15 2018 17:17
Keeping the best staff in place requires more than a great salary - excellent benefits are increasingly key, says Steven Nathan, CEO of 10X Investments.
Markets
Jun 22 2018 11:12
The rand firmed slightly in early trade on Friday, shrugging off a widening current account deficit to reach its best level this week.
Companies
Jun 22 2018 19:46
BlackBerry plunged the most in a year after investors focused on weak growth in software revenues that the company attributed to a change in accounting standards.
Investments
Jun 15 2018 16:13
Investors who ignore offshore opportunities deny themselves the benefit of exposure to a wider range of stocks, says a portfolio manager at Bellwood Capital.
Tech
Jun 22 2018 15:17
Robots are useful, but just like in the movie I Robot, they can also turn on their human masters. From lies and deception to murder, watch the 10 scary facts about robots and artificial intelligence.
Finweek
Jun 19 2018 09:51
The Sharpe ratio is useful when trying to determine if the returns of a particular fund can be attributed to good investment decisions or additional risk taken.