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Insights

With our teams’ combined decades of experience and skills, we’ve managed to build up a considerable wealth of knowledge about the world of investing.

Read about some of the insights we’ve gained and how we put our expertise to meaningful use.

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Cry the beloved country
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23 Jul 2020

WEBINAR: Cry the beloved country
The pandemic will deliver a long-lasting shock to South Africa. When the outbreak struck, the economy was already in recession. The drastic containment measures implemented to curb the spread of the virus have deepened the contraction and resulted in ballooning government debt. Will it be the death of the once competitive and beloved SA Inc. or will the recovery of other regions leave us behind?
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When the parts are greater than the whole
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14 Jul 2020

WEBINAR: When the parts are greater than the whole
Considering skewed fundamentals, where are the opportunities in equity type investments? Omri Thomas, portfolio manager for the Amplify SCI* Flexible Equity Fund, discusses how the unbundling of list companies unlocks value for your investment.
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Savings strategies have never been more critical
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16 Jul 2020

Savings strategies have never been more critical
The financial shocks of the past few months have provided a glaring reminder of the critical importance of saving.
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Hedge Funds Shine brightly
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9 Jun 2020

Hedge funds shine brightly through the investment gloom
Hedge funds are showing their mettle as markets continue to experience significant volatility, uncertainty and poor performances across asset classes due to the coronavirus pandemic. By their nature, these funds are geared towards producing relatively superior risk-adjusted returns regardless of market condition. The proof has not always been in the pudding, but recent statistics have validated their raison d’être, and rewarded investors for their faith in an often overlooked and misunderstood asset class.
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MORE INSIGHTS

Why is the downgrade important?
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17 Apr 2020

Why is the downgrade important?

Why the downgrade is important and what it means for South Africa.
Keeping a cool head
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3 Apr 2020

Keeping a cool head

The confluence of a global shutdown and falling financial markets due to the coronavirus pandemic with country-specific issues such as South Africa’s GDP contraction and credit rating downgrade make it difficult for investors to keep a cool head.
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