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SA listed property: The appeal of fixed assets in an uncertain world

By Siphesihle Zwane on 25 Apr 2025

Listening time: 53 mins

In South Africa, listed property has shifted from being a leading wealth creator in the early 2000s to one of the weakest performers over the past decade due...

Insights categories - Personal investing

These habits could change the way you invest

By Tshimologo Maputla on 24 Apr 2025

Reading time: 6 mins

A clear and disciplined mindset is a contributing factor to a successful investment journey. Tshimologo Maputla shares seven essential habits for investing,...

Insights categories - Markets and economy

Tariffs: The stealth tax

By Sandy McGregor on 11 Apr 2025

Reading time: 8 mins

On 2 April, President Donald Trump took the market by surprise with the size and extent of the tariffs on US imports he implemented via a presidential order....

Insights categories - Local investing

Shifting sentiment highlights the importance of careful stock selection

By Tim Acker on 10 Apr 2025

Reading time: 2 mins

In this commentary, written on 31 March 2025, portfolio manager Tim Acker discusses the performance and positioning of the Allan Gray Equity Fund during the...

Insights categories - Offshore investing

Finding value in Southeast Asia’s frontier markets

By Varshan Maharaj on 08 Apr 2025

Reading time: 3 mins

Global investors continue to shy away from frontier markets in their numbers, leaving a number of undervalued, attractive ideas for those who are willing to ...

Insights categories - Local investing

Defensively positioned to navigate challenges

By Sean Munsie on 08 Apr 2025

Reading time: 3 mins

The Allan Gray Stable Fund aims to preserve investors’ capital over any two-year period and deliver above-inflation returns over the long term. In light of t...

Insights categories - Personal investing

Earning more, taking home less: The hidden tax hike in this year’s Budget

By Carla Rossouw on 07 Apr 2025

Reading time: 4 mins

For the second year in a row, Treasury has left personal income tax brackets and rebates unchanged – effectively handing South Africans a stealth tax in this...

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