Finmar https://finmar.co.za A family owned independent financial services group based in the Winelands Mon, 20 Jan 2025 06:33:11 +0000 en-ZA hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 https://finmar.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/cropped-finmar-favi-32x32.png Finmar https://finmar.co.za 32 32 Manie Marais: Meet Emerging Market ETFs, which are now ready to deliver https://finmar.co.za/manie-marais-meet-emerging-market-etfs-which-are-now-ready-to-deliver/ Mon, 20 Jan 2025 06:33:11 +0000 https://finmar.co.za/?p=261927 Investing in emerging markets offers a unique opportunity to tap into the growth potential of developing economies. As global markets evolve and diversify, emerging markets are increasingly becoming a focal point for investors seeking to balance their portfolios and capture higher returns. In this article, we explore the role of Emerging Markets Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) in achieving this balance, highlighting their historical performance, key components, and the benefits they bring to a diversified investment strategy.

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]]> Explore the S&P 500: Investing in the US’s Top Companies https://finmar.co.za/explore-the-sp-500-investing-in-the-uss-top-companies/ Mon, 13 Jan 2025 16:40:56 +0000 https://finmar.co.za/?p=261921 Discover how the S&P 500, a key benchmark of the U.S. stock market, provides exposure to 500 leading companies across various sectors. This BizNews article dives into the workings of the index, evaluates major ETF options, and offers tailored strategies to balance growth, stability, and tax efficiency. Whether you’re new to investing or looking to refine your portfolio, this guide provides actionable insights to make the most of the S&P 500.

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]]> Discover Smart Ways to Invest in Gold https://finmar.co.za/discover-smart-ways-to-invest-in-gold/ Mon, 13 Jan 2025 16:39:32 +0000 https://finmar.co.za/?p=261918 Explore how gold has outperformed major markets like the S&P 500 and AngloGold over the past two decades. This comprehensive BizNews article delves into the top gold investment strategies, comparing physical gold, gold-backed ETFs, and mining shares. Learn how to balance stability and growth with practical insights to optimize your gold investment portfolio.

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]]> Investment Made Easy https://finmar.co.za/investment-made-easy/ Thu, 04 Apr 2024 08:42:02 +0000 https://finmar.co.za/?p=261860 This article delves into the complexities of navigating the world of investments, particularly for South African investors faced with a myriad of choices in funds, currencies, markets, and sectors. It discusses the challenges of selecting the right investment options for optimal performance and peace of mind, highlighting the underperformance of many active asset managers compared to benchmarks like the S&P 500 ETF. The piece emphasizes the benefits of using ETFs for diversification and outlines the principles of an approach called Investment Made Easy, which advocates for offshore investing, ETF usage over individual shares, and a focus on well-known indices like the S&P 500, Nasdaq, MSCI World, and Dow Jones for long-term growth.

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]]> Should we be taking John Biccard’s advice? https://finmar.co.za/should-we-be-taking-john-biccards-advice/ Thu, 04 Apr 2024 08:44:39 +0000 https://finmar.co.za/?p=261868 The article discusses Manie Marais’ disagreement with John Biccard’s investment advice, particularly regarding investing in JSE shares on a large scale due to the high risks in South Africa. Marais suggests a value ETF composition with equal weight ETTs as a more suitable solution. He questions Biccard’s track record and performance compared to simple ETFs, emphasizing the importance of considering different investment styles and the challenges of defining value in the current market environment. Marais advocates for international ETFs over individual fund managers, citing technology disruption in the asset management industry as a factor.

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]]> Some Thoughts on Peregrine Capital’s 13,147% Return https://finmar.co.za/some-thoughts-on-peregrine-capitals-13147-return/ Thu, 04 Apr 2024 08:42:56 +0000 https://finmar.co.za/?p=261864 The article provides a detailed analysis of the Peregrine High Growth Fund’s performance and compares it to various benchmarks such as the MSCI World, S&P 500, and Nasdaq ETFs. It highlights the fund’s impressive historical returns but raises concerns about its high Total Investment Charge (TIC) of 6.90%. Manie Marais suggests that investors may find better returns elsewhere due to the fund’s cost base potentially eroding overall returns. Additionally, the article emphasizes the importance of considering recent performance, measuring in hard currency, and diversifying investments beyond the South African market.

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