Thursday, January 2, 2025

GHOST STORIES #52: Beating Money Dysmorphia

To close out the year, René Basson of Satrix made her debut on Ghost Stories for a fascinating conversation on the topic of money dysmorphia. This is a mismatch between financial behaviour and financial means - and yes, it can work in both directions i.e. whether you have plenty of money or not enough!

IG MARKETS PODCAST: The Trader’s Handbook Ep13 – Building your trading blueprint: season finale of The Trader’s Handbook

In this final episode of The Trader’s Handbook, Shaun Murison joined me to wrap up an insightful season by exploring the cornerstone of trading success: crafting a solid trading plan.

GHOST WRAP – Five insights from November 2024

In a new format for the Ghost Wrap podcast, I looked back on five important insights in the South African market from November 2024. A full transcript and important share price charts are now included. Ghost Wrap is brought to you by Forvis Mazars.

GHOST STORIES #51: MIC Khulisani Ventures is looking for entrepreneurs

Raising equity funding is not easy for small businesses in South Africa, but thankfully the Mineworkers Investment Company's (MIC) Khulisani Ventures initiative is an early-stage funding vehicle that provides capital for businesses that are ready to aggressively grow.

IG MARKETS PODCAST: The Trader’s Handbook Ep12 – the tech of trading (back-testing, market scanning and strategic tools)

In Episode 12 of The Trader's Handbook, Shaun Murison joined me to discuss the technology behind the IG Markets trading platform.

GHOST STORIES #50: Get to know the Satrix Global Balanced Fund of Funds ETF

The Satrix Global Balanced Fund of Funds ETF aims to provide local investors with optimally diversified exposure to a global basket of indices representing different asset classes. This is a low-cost, easy way to invest in a mix of equities, bonds, infrastructure, property, credit and cash assets.

IG MARKETS PODCAST: The Trader’s Handbook Ep11 – why demo accounts are key to a smarter trading journey

In this episode of The Trader's Handbook, Shaun Murison from IG Markets South Africa joined me to dive into the value of demo accounts for traders. A demo account provides a risk-free environment, allowing you to practice, learn, and test strategies without the pressure of real money on the line.

PODCAST: MAGAnomics – Trump and the global economy

What impact will Trump's presidency have on the global economy and emerging markets? Tune in to the latest episode of the No Ordinary Wednesday podcast for insights from Investec experts, Annabel Bishop (SA) and Ellie Henderson (UK). 

IG MARKETS PODCAST: The Trader’s Handbook Ep10 – trading commodities: insights into gold, oil and market dynamics

In this episode of The Trader's Handbook. we discussed the nuances of trading popular commodities like gold and oil, comparing direct commodity trading to investing in mining stocks, and delved into the unique appeal and risks associated with each. We also covered technical patterns like double tops.

PODCAST: Top concerns for global financiers in today’s market

Join Investec CEOs, Cumesh Moodliar (SA) and Ruth Leas (UK), as they share their key insights from the recent IMF and World Bank meetings in Washington in the latest episode of No Ordinary Wednesday.

GHOST STORIES #49: Shari’ah-compliant Investing (with Yusuf Wadee of Satrix)

Shari'ah-compliant investing in South Africa just got a major boost with the listing of the Satrix MSCI World Islamic ETF on the JSE in October. Yusuf Wadee joins me to unpack this fund and the fascinating Shari'ah principles in general.
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