Monday, January 27, 2025

Low-Risk High-Reward: The Low-Volatility Anomaly

Nico Katzke explores the high-risk, high-reward "truism" in investing and whether it is actually possible to have one's cake and eat it by focusing on lower volatility stocks.

Joint Firm Intention Announcement: Offer by Newco to acquire and delist Barloworld and withdrawal of cautionary

Barloworld has placed the full joint firm intention announcement in Ghost Mail. Alongside the announcement, I've included a few key points for you to be aware of.

WEBINAR: Last minute Section 12B solar investment

Jaltech is launching its final Section 12B investment for the 2025 financial year. This investment is designed for investors who have realised late in the year that they need to reduce their tax liability before the end of February 2025.

How SA investors can hedge against hackers

Recent Southern African Fraud Prevention Service statistics paint a concerning picture, reporting a 32% increase in fraud incidents and a staggering 54% rise in...

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). 

Innovative funding remains the charge powering SA’s energy transition

The ongoing evolution of the renewable energy investment landscape in South Africa requires innovative funding structures, as explained by Johan Marais and Taona Kokera of Forvis Mazars in South Africa.

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.

Don’t wait until 2025 for your financial goals

As October (which also happens to be Financial Planning Month) draws to a close, it's easy to just write off the rest of this year and promise yourself that you'll start in January. Instead, this is the time to plan and build momentum.

INVESTEC PODCAST: Mini-budget preview: Improved outlook for state finances?

In the latest episode of the No Ordinary Wednesday podcast, Investec Chief Economist Annabel Bishop and Treasury Economist Tertia Jacobs discuss the Finance Minister's priorities ahead of the mini budget on 30 October.

India a gateway to outsized emerging market opportunities

As the global economy shifts from a high inflation and high interest rate environment into the next interest rate cutting cycle, global investors are casting their net wider in their search for returns. India is an attractive opportunity.

SATRIX: Key market themes locally and abroad

There are many sources of risk that might concern investors currently – making the case for diversification as strong today as it ever was. Satrix highlights some of these risks and the opportunities they present.
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