RSA Retail Bonds are issued by the South Africa Government’s National Treasury as a way of financing the budget deficit of the government. If you have some money to invest, don’t store it under your mattress where the only thing it will accumulate is dust. Rather invest in something useful and buy RSA retail savings bonds. What are RSA Retail Savings Bonds? Retail Savings Bonds are a type of financial services and investment opportunity. That are used by personal investors, brokers, pension funds, banks, as well as foreign investors. These bonds are under the responsibility of the Asset and Liability Management sector of South Africa’s National Treasury. The Liability Management unit of this department is charged with managing the liquidity needs of the government. It was in the 2003/2004 Budget Review that the Minister of Finance declared that South Africa’s National Treasury would introduce new retail bond securities. To target… Read More

To help you make the best investment decisions, the top asset managers from Symmetry Multi-Manager Investments can help you to invest your money wisely. Symmetry Multi-Manager Investments are one of 16 specialist investment providers within the Old Mutual Group. This means that Symmetry Multi-Manager is governed by the stability and reassurance associated with Old Mutual, but is a separate entity able to operate with individual autonomy. Symmetry Multi-Manager was established in 2000. Since then, the company’s assets under management have shown significant growth, over the R40 billion mark. In South Africa, there are more unit trusts (nearly 1000) than there are shares on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange. This makes the South African stock and investment environment a complex one. It is the role of Symmetry Multi-Manager to make this confusing environment more accessible by offering a range of funds to suit any types of investor.   What does Symmetry Multi-Manager… Read More

Even if you think the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) is only for savvy investors, you can stake a low-risk claim in the JSE by investing in unit trusts.   What is a unit trust? Unit trusts allow people to pool their money to invest in low-risk, expensive shares on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange.  Known as blue chip shares, these shares are usually almost impossible for individuals to get their hands on because they are in demand and are very expensive as a result. However, if you take out a unit trust in these blue chip shares, the cost is shared among a large number of investors who pool the money that they have available.   How does a unit trust work? The money you choose to invest is entrusted to a unit trust management company. The fund manager will need a minimum amount (about R100 to R500) each month. The… Read More

The Justinvest Nedbank Investment and Savings Accounts are a great way to look after your money. These accounts are Nedbank’s newest accounts and they offer their members the opportunity to make the most of their money. So lets examine exactly what Nedbank is offering their customers with these accounts. Open a Justinvest Nedbank Account To open a Justinvest account at Nedbank you will require to pay a minimum deposit of R5000. If you wish to add more money in to the account, you can make deposits of R500 or more. You will be open to fantastic interest rates. These rates will be in a tier system according to the balance of funds in the account. If you want to withdraw the funds for any reason, you will only have to wait 24 hours in order to get the cash. Free monthly stop orders can be set up. However these can… Read More

Ever wondered how to invest money in South African shares, well there are now a number of financial service providers that are providing training on exactly that. Sharenet is one of these organisations and not only do they provide you with much needed information if you are looking to get in to the trading market, but they also provide a wealth of tools through which you can make the most out of your investments. Sharenet aim to help you learn to grow your money through investment decisions that are sound. For this, the offer a stock market course through their Sharenet College. This course is for people who are new to the stock market or for those who are looking for a refresher course. It starts with an introduction to the basic investment principles, and then will with the help of a professional asset manager, provide you with the guidance… Read More

Invest with Satrix and be assured that with over ten years of experience, that you will receive a good return on your investment.  This is a company who believes that investing your money involves a long term relationship that is based on trust and the delivery of good service. What more could you really ask for when you are looking for someone to take care of your hard earned money?  Their slogan “Own the market” tells a story of how they feel about their customers - they wish to help their client succeed by offering them sound investment solutions which could ultimately lead them to owning the market so to say. It speaks of a kind of domination over the turbulent place that is the stock exchange and shows that they are truly committed to their clients’ current and future investments as well as their potential for growth. If you… Read More

When investing, at some or other stage you are going to ask yourself what type of returns you want and how long it will take to reap the rewards from your investment. Investing for huge profits can have splendid rewards but will also come with a large amount of risk. On the other hand, wanting to invest for security will mean less risk but also less reward. There are so many variables when it comes to investment: How much money will I put down? What are the current financial or investment trends? Should I invest local or offshore? Which investment houses have a good reputation and who can I trust? What investment vehicle should I be using?   It is important to have a goal for your investment, a reason as to why you want the investment in the first place. The goal or desired outcome will have a large… Read More

You can make money investing in companies if you are looking for a way to obtain cash in your spare time. There are many companies you can research and many people will find that restaurants are among the best when it comes to earning some extra cash. The other thing that you should look at is bars and grills. Many people will agree that bars are goldmines and there is always money to be made. Many people drink. If you are looking for a way to earn some money, have a look at bars. You should also make sure that the location of the business is not in an area where it has a lot of competition. Keep in mind that if you want to make money investing in companies, researching the company is important. You should make appointments with the managers and discuss everything you need to. Talk to… Read More

Bidvest investments will allow you to make profits on any of your investments when using foreign exchange. Making sure you trade on the market is known to be one of the greatest ways to make profits. The reason for this is that the exchange market is the largest market on Earth. The other reason is that it’s incredibly liquid. The liquidity and the popularity have resulted from the accessibility. This is an OTC (over-the-counter) or an electronic market that is always open for any trading 24-hours, 7 days a week via the Internet. In order to understand the currency exchange is all about studying the trends. Those who use Bidwest investments will watch the finances of all the countries involved, and also the technological, population and governmental changes and this will predict how others will be investing in the currencies. If you would like to get involved in these foreign… Read More

Short term investment opportunities are available in all walks of life, ranging from very small capital outlays to very large business and investment opportunities. These opportunities can be divided into two categories, business and financial investments. As short term investment opportunities go, those in the financial markets usually offer the most short term liquidity, with, currencies, shares and CFD’s (contracts for difference) giving you an option in which you can invest in the morning and sell the very same day. With modern technology now available, anyone with money to invest most probably has access to any of the world’s major stock exchanges as all you need is Internet access. Naturally day trading has most risk, but can also offer the highest, quick return. Don’t be fooled into thinking that day-trading is easy though; many people all over the world have done so and lost a lot of money trading. The… Read More