Retirement investing doesn’t need to be complicated. While financial advisors promote elaborate strategies with dozens of funds, the most effective approach for most South African investors requires just three JSE-listed ETFs. Welcome to the three-fund portfolio – a simple, powerful…
When most South African investors think about growing their wealth, they immediately jump to equities – the Top 40, international stock markets, or dividend-paying shares. While equities certainly deserve a place in most portfolios, there’s another asset class that often…
If you’re self-employed, a freelancer, or simply want to boost your retirement savings beyond your employer’s pension fund, you’ve probably heard about Retirement Annuities (RAs). But between the tax jargon, Regulation 28 restrictions, and various fund options, RAs can seem…
If you own cryptocurrency but it’s just sitting in your wallet doing nothing, you’re missing out on potential passive income. Crypto staking is the digital equivalent of earning dividends on your shares – but instead of quarterly payouts, you can…
You’ve just received a bonus, an inheritance, or sold an asset. Now you’re sitting with R100,000 (or more) and facing a critical decision: should you invest it all immediately, or spread it out over several months? This is the dollar-cost…
You’re leaving money on the table by not maximizing your Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA), you’re missing out on one of the most powerful wealth-building tools available to South African investors. The difference between investing inside and outside a TFSA over…
Understanding your investment risk is crucial for building a portfolio that aligns with your financial goals and sleep-at-night comfort level. Many investors jump into the market without truly grasping how much risk they’re taking on, which can lead to panic…
For South African investors seeking exposure to the global property market, the 10x Global S&P Property ETF (JSE: GLPROP) offers an accessible and cost-effective solution. This ETF provides instant diversification across 40 of the world’s leading property companies and Real…
If you’re new to investing and looking to diversify your portfolio, you’ve probably come across Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs). But what about their lesser-known cousin, Exchange Traded Notes (ETNs)? Let’s break down what ETNs are, how they work in South…
Bottom Line: With R5,000 to invest as a once-off, I’d split it 60/40 between the Satrix MSCI World ETF (R3,000) and the Satrix Top 40 ETF (R2,000). This gives you global diversification while maintaining exposure to South African growth, all…