We often talk about exchange traded funds (ETFs) as being hugely versatile investment tools – very good for diversifying your investing in all sorts of different asset classes. They are. But they are also extremely well suited to gaining investment exposure to particular assets that are traditionally difficult to get access to. Platinum is one of those assets.
Continue readingIndex investing: Simple, but not all the same
Occasionally we hear people discussing index tracking as if it is a vanilla approach to investing. There seems to be an assumption in some circles that because we often describe exchange traded funds as “simple”, that means they are easy or boring.
Continue readingFund Focus: Tech Feeder ETF
Artificial intelligence (AI) has changed from the “next big thing” to “today’s big thing”. Rarely do we get through a day without being bombarded with AI’s latest application or opinions on where it will go next. And for good reason. It is a powerful technology that has the potential to impact every aspect of our lives. Investing is no exception.
Continue readingESG: Setting our priorities straight
Integrating ESG principles as a core pillar of a company’s value proposition has become essential rather than a nice-to-have. However, such efforts have barely scratched the surface.
Continue reading1nvest The Tracker Q2 July 2023
The latest FTSE/JSE Africa Index Series rebalance became effective on 20 June 2022, where index trackers rebalanced their portfolios during the closing auction of 15 June 2022. Index rebalancing turnovers were mostly higher than Q1 2023’s turnovers across all the FTSE/JSE All Share series indices.
Continue reading1nvest to list all 16 ETFs on A2X
1nvest’s leading extensive range of local and global exchange traded funds (ETFs) have been approved for a secondary listing on A2X Markets. These ETFs will retain their primary listings on the JSE and will be available for trade on A2X from 4 October 2022.
Continue reading1nvest 2021 performance
1nvest Index Tracking Funds again outshine in industry statistics for the period ending 2021.
Continue readingPassive Investing in 2021
Passive versus active investing is an ongoing debate. Let’s explore which investment strategy will be best-suited to your objectives.
Continue readingInvestments in South Africa for beginners
Ready to invest your money in investment funds in South Africa but not sure what options are best suited for you? This foundational guide provides a great place to start.
Continue readingHow to buy shares on the JSE: A simple guide
If you’re interested in buying shares to invest on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, here’s a quick guide to help you understand how the JSE works and how to get started.
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