Bear market in VIX is over – investors are staring down the barrel
Investors are buying more put options than call options, which is driving up market volatility.
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People’s expenses change in retirement. Shouldn’t their income too?
Conventional wisdom says that living expenses rise uniformly with inflation, so many financial plans are based simply on that. But analysing the spending patterns of retirees shows us that the data tells a different story.
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‘The free lunch from guarantees may come at a hefty cost’
Investors should remember that the price of the guarantee is not only in the return they lock in, but also in the future returns they give up by being out of equity markets.
Capitulation of bears: a bull trap?
Global tech shares and broad equity indexes have entered the high-risk and most dangerous stage of the market rally, says Ryk de Klerk.
‘Geopolitical tensions shouldn’t mean diluting your offshore exposure’
Diversification, including offshore diversification, and other basic long-term investing pillars should not be disregarded because of volatility caused by geopolitical events, says Kondi Nkosi, the country head of asset manager Schroders in South […]
Is the ‘Santa rally’ real?
Investors found their festive spirits in 2020 despite a raging pandemic. Even with most of the global economy shut because of Covid-19, US stocks recorded their best December monthly return in more than […]
Is the ‘Santa rally’ real?
Investors found their festive spirits in 2020 despite a raging pandemic. Even with most of the global economy shut because of Covid-19, US stocks recorded their best December monthly return in more than […]
Pros and cons of stock market valuation measures
Investors can turn to many different measures to consider stock market valuations. Each tells a different story. They all have their benefits and shortcomings, so a rounded approach that takes into account their […]
Pros and cons of stock market valuation measures
Investors can turn to many different measures to consider stock market valuations. Each tells a different story. They all have their benefits and shortcomings, so a rounded approach that takes into account their […]
Which stock markets look cheap for SA investors?
While global diversification remains important, it’s generally accepted that investors should avoid buying when global markets are at their most expensive. However, “expensive” remains relative, says Duncan Lamont, the head of research and […]
Which stock markets look cheap for SA investors?
While global diversification remains important, it’s generally accepted that investors should avoid buying when global markets are at their most expensive. However, “expensive” remains relative, says Duncan Lamont, the head of research and […]
