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Untangling ETFs

The 2008 global financial crisis brought about an inflection point in the way people view investment management. Many investors looked…
Investing in the benefits of balance

Investing in the benefits of balance

The benefits of balance are all around us. In nature, a whole ecosystem suffers when one species gains dominance. In…
The dangers of timing the market

The dangers of timing the market

Imagine you received an unexpected lump sum of money. Maybe a bonus at work or a special dividend. It’s a…
Easy as ETF: The simple way to financially emigrate

Easy as ETF: The simple way to financially emigrate

“Stick to your knitting”, goes the old saying. Like many nuggets of wisdom that have stood the test of time,…
Fund Focus: Emerging Asia

Fund Focus: Emerging Asia

You know your strategy is doing something right when economists give you a celebratory nickname. For example, if you’re among…
Fund Focus: A beginner’s guide to investing in Gold

Fund Focus: A beginner’s guide to investing in Gold

Throughout history, gold has been a fascinating asset. Bring it up at a braai, and you’re sure to spark a…
The “S” in ESG: An unsung hero for South Africa

The “S” in ESG: An unsung hero for South Africa

Environmental, social and governance, or ESG, is now a global force behind business and investing, catalysing businesses to revise their…
Unleashing index investing – and human potential – through tech

Unleashing index investing – and human potential – through tech

When the mechanical loom emerged in the early 1800s, panic spread through the textile industry. What would happen to employment…
Fund Focus: Big nation bonds for a topsy-turvy world

Fund Focus: Big nation bonds for a topsy-turvy world

Following the news can feel like a full-contact sport these days. As we speak, there are multiple international conflicts taking…
Rebalanced quarterly: A practical explanation

Rebalanced quarterly: A practical explanation

We often talk about exchange traded funds (ETFs) as being hugely versatile investment tools – very good for diversifying your…
Why using ETFs is perfect for investing in platinum

Why using ETFs is perfect for investing in platinum

We often talk about exchange traded funds (ETFs) as being hugely versatile investment tools – very good for diversifying your…
Index investing: Simple, but not all the same

Index 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…
Fund Focus: Tech Feeder ETF

Fund 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…
ESG: Setting our priorities straight

ESG: 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,…
1nvest The Tracker Q2 July 2023

1nvest 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…
Unpacking South Africa’s ESG Index with Asset TV

Unpacking South Africa’s ESG Index with Asset TV

Ryan Basdeo, 1nvest Head of Index Portfolio Management recently participated in an Asset TV Indexation Masterclass alongside industry colleagues Kingsley…
Unpacking precious group metals (PGMs) with etfSA

Unpacking precious group metals (PGMs) with etfSA

The gold mining industry represents a large part of the development of the South African economy. The JSE itself was…
1nvest think forum 2023 - Part 4

1nvest think forum 2023 - Part 4

In part 4 we cover: Shifts in Investment Regulation: A review of JSE and FSCA recent regulation changes
1nvest think forum 2023 - Part 3

1nvest think forum 2023 - Part 3

In part 3 we cover: The Rise of ETFs: A global and local lens
1nvest think forum 2023 - Part 2

1nvest think forum 2023 - Part 2

In part 2 we cover: Intergenerational Wealth Management: Advisors future-proofing their relevance to new generations
1nvest think forum 2023 - Part 1

1nvest think forum 2023 - Part 1

In part 1 we cover: Our Fragile State: A review of the South African socio-economic landscape.
1nvest The Tracker Q4 December 2022

1nvest The Tracker Q4 December 2022

Updates on important and topical factors that influenced local and offshore indices in Q4 2022; An analysis and rationale of…
1nvest Turns Three

1nvest Turns Three

October is our birthday month and we’re excited to have turned three! 1nvest launched in October 2019, and we have…
1nvest The Tracker Q3 October 2022

1nvest The Tracker Q3 October 2022

The latest FTSE/JSE Africa Index Series rebalance became effective on 19 September 2022, where index trackers rebalanced their portfolios during…
1nvest to list all 16 ETFs on A2X

1nvest 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…
1nvest launches three new index tracking global ETFs.

1nvest launches three new index tracking global ETFs.

1nvest has been on an incredible journey for the past few weeks as we launched and listed on the JSE…
1nvest MSCI World Socially Responsible Investment Index Feeder ETF (ETFSRI) Webinar

1nvest MSCI World Socially Responsible Investment Index Feeder ETF (ETFSRI) Webinar

We recently hosted a special webinar chatting about everything related to the newly launched 1nvest MSCI World Socially Responsible Investment…
1nvest The Tracker Q2 June 2022

1nvest The Tracker Q2 June 2022

The latest FTSE/JSE Africa Index Series rebalance became effective on 20 June 2022, where index trackers rebalanced their portfolios during…
1nvest The Tracker Q1 March 2022

1nvest The Tracker Q1 March 2022

The latest FTSE/JSE Africa Index Series rebalance became effective on 22 March 2022, where index trackers rebalanced their portfolios during…
1nvest The Tracker Q4 Dec 2021

1nvest The Tracker Q4 Dec 2021

The latest FTSE/JSE Africa Index Series rebalance became effective on 20 December 2021, where index trackers rebalanced their portfolios during…

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