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2018 Q2 Comments from the Chief Operating Officer

This is my first issue of Quarterly Commentary in my new role as chief operating officer. I am excited and privileged to help lead Allan Gray forward,...

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2018 Q2

Insights categories - Markets and economy

Approaching a tipping point?

By Sandy McGregor on 30 Jun 2018

Reading time: 11 mins

After a strong start to the year, global investors have been spooked by a diverse combination of developments, including a slowdown in global economic...

Insights categories - Investment insights

Do you enjoy pain? How about the platinum industry?

By Andrew Lapping on 30 Jun 2018

Reading time: 9 mins

Over the past two years we have invested in certain platinum mining companies. These investments have performed extremely poorly. Andrew Lapping looks back a...

Insights categories - Offshore investing

Orbis: How to balance risk and return in the current environment

By Alec Cutler on 30 Jun 2018

Reading time: 10 mins

As we look at opportunities around the world, one thing seems clear – it is no time to be a hero. According to Alec Cutler, from our offshore partner, Orbis,...

Insights categories - Personal investing

True rewards take time

By Zwelethu Nkosi on 30 Jun 2018

Reading time: 9 mins

Allan Gray’s advertising strategy has always been built around the characteristics of the firm and continues to tap into human truths that connect with our...

Insights categories - Personal investing

Bump up your savings with a tax-free investment

By Mthobisi Mthimkhulu on 30 Jun 2018

Reading time: 7 mins

Have you taken the plunge and started your own business, but sacrificed some (if not all) of your savings to do it? Mthobisi Mthimkhulu suggests using a...

Insights categories - Corporate citizenship

Allan Gray Orbis Foundation: A good story to tell

By Yogavelli Nambiar on 30 Jun 2018

Reading time: 8 mins

In April, the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation was awarded the Research Champion Award at the Global Entrepreneurship Congress, held in Istanbul, for the pioneeri...

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