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Why Emerging Market Swings Hit Harder (And What To Do About It)
When markets get jittery, SA investors feel it more than most. We
dug into why developing economies experience sharper swings, what
historical patterns tell us about recovery, and practical ways to
position your portfolio when volatility spikes. No panic-selling
required.
November 28, 2025
8 min read
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Market Analysis
Why Emerging Market Swings Hit Harder (And What To Do About It)
When global investors get nervous, SA feels it first. We break
down exactly why developing economies experience sharper
corrections, look at how past episodes played out, and explore
practical strategies that don't require perfect market timing.
Nov 28, 2025
8 min read
Investment Strategy
Beyond Stocks and Bonds: Diversification That Actually Works
Everyone knows the "don't put all eggs in one basket" thing. But
owning different stocks isn't real diversification. We dig into
asset classes most SA investors overlook—and explain which ones
actually make sense for regular people.
Nov 25, 2025
12 min read
Financial Planning
The Boring Secret to Building Real Wealth
Big wins make for good stories, but they're not how most wealthy
people actually got there. Turns out regular contributions and
compound interest beat market timing almost every time. Here's
why—and how to set up a system that works while you sleep.
Nov 22, 2025
10 min read
Economic Trends
When the World Sneezes, SA Catches a Cold
Fed rate hikes? Chinese slowdown? European energy crisis? What
happens overseas doesn't stay overseas—especially for Rand-based
portfolios. We trace exactly how global economic hiccups travel to
JSE prices and what that means for local investors.
Nov 19, 2025
11 min read
Risk Management
You Probably Don't Know Your Real Risk Tolerance
Those questionnaires asking "how would you feel if..." are mostly
useless. Real risk tolerance shows up when your portfolio drops
30% and you can't sleep. We explore better ways to figure out what
you can actually stomach before the next crash tests you.
Nov 16, 2025
9 min read
Market Psychology
Your Brain Is Working Against Your Portfolio
We're wired to buy high and sell low—literally. Evolution gave us
instincts that made sense for survival but are terrible for
investing. Here are the mental traps that catch most investors and
some tricks that actually help avoid them.
Nov 13, 2025
13 min read
Asset Classes
Property Investing: What They Don't Tell You
Bricks and mortar sound safe until you factor in maintenance
nightmares, bad tenants, and liquidity problems. We lay out the
real math on rental yields versus stocks, when property makes
sense, and when it's just a headache wrapped in a mortgage.
Nov 10, 2025
14 min read
Tax Efficiency
Keeping More of What You Make: Tax-Smart Investing
Great returns mean nothing if SARS takes half. TFSAs, RAs, proper
timing—there are legal ways to keep more of your gains. We break
down the tax-efficient structures available to SA investors and
when each one makes the most sense.
Nov 7, 2025
10 min read
Long-term Planning
Retirement Planning When Nothing Feels Certain
The old formulas don't work anymore. Low rates, longer lifespans,
economic curveballs—retirement planning now requires more
flexibility and realism. We explore what that looks like in
practice, beyond the spreadsheet fantasies.
Nov 4, 2025
15 min read
Wealth Building
Compounding: Math That Actually Changes Your Life
Everyone talks about compound interest. Few actually do the math
on their own situation. We break down the numbers that matter—when
starting early is crucial, when it's not too late, and why small
differences in fees can cost you a fortune.
Nov 1, 2025
7 min read
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