Ghost Stories
Ghost Stories #71: ETFs are like a box of biscuits – how do you pick a flavour?
Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) offer diversified exposure through a single investment, just like buying a box of biscuits and getting to enjoy a variety of flavours inside. But if you don't know how to read a fact sheet or assess which ETFs you like, then there's no way of knowing what's in the box. Siyabulela Nomoyi of Satrix joined me to share not just his love of biscuits, but also of researching ETFs.
Dominique Olivier
A lesson in legacy (and courage) from Jo van Gogh
You don’t need to be an art buff to recognise Starry Night, or to know that Vincent van Gogh once famously chopped off part of his ear. More than a century later, van Gogh is a global household name, with his signature style instantly recognisable even to those who’ve never set foot in a gallery. And we have one woman to thank for that. Dominique Olivier tells a story of immense courage and belief through tragedy.
Unlock the Stock
UNLOCK THE STOCK: Orion Minerals
In the 60th edition of Unlock the Stock, Orion Minerals joined us for the first time to talk about the projects that they are in the process of raising money for and developing in South Africa.
Satrix
Autonomous Investing (AI) – Myth or Reality?
In an age dominated by AI innovations that blur the lines between reality and generative fiction, autonomous investing seems like the logical next frontier. Here, Nico Katzke of Satrix explores which parts of investing are likely to be impacted by AI – and (spoiler alert), the impact may not be what you expect.
Podcasts
PODCAST: No Ordinary Wednesday Ep106 – Beyond the balance sheet | Humanising wealth
What do the colours of a popular toothpaste tell us about how we think about wealth?
In the latest episode of the No Ordinary Wednesday podcast, Alexandra Nortier and Marc Romberg, joint heads of Wealth Management at Investec Wealth & Investment International, join Jeremy Maggs to explore how the nature of wealth is changing.
Financial Results
Nedbank Group Interim Results 2025
Nedbank has released group interim results with financial performance slightly ahead of guidance. Both HEPS and the interim dividend per share increased by 6%. Nedbank has placed their results here for the benefit of Ghost Mail readers.
Ghost Stories
Ghost Stories #70: A structured way to invest in China
With the launch of two new structured products that reference the Shanghai Shenzhen CSI 300 index, Investec has sculpted two payoff profiles that could appeal to investors of varying risk tolerances who are interested in gaining exposure to China. Brian McMillan and James Cook joined me to talk through the products.
Ghost Stories
Ghost Stories #69: Unpacking the Prime Kapital offer to MAS shareholders
Prime Kapital has launched a voluntary bid to acquire all the shares in MAS, with the SENS announcement and circular having been distributed to shareholders. To help you understand the deal, Martin Slabbert and Johan Holtzhausen (Chairman of PSG Capital) joined me on this podcast.
