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Wealth creation is seldom the result of one grand financial decision, but rather the cumulative effect of small, consistent, well-considered choices made over many years. In this article, we unpack 12 practical principles for creating and preserving wealth over time.
Investing well does not require certainty, perfect timing or specialist knowledge. It begins with clarity, discipline and an understanding of the principles that underpin long-term wealth creation. From compounding and diversification to tax, liquidity and investor behaviour, these are the
Investment fear is not limited to panic during market downturns. It can appear as hesitation, inaction, excessive caution, regret or fear of missing out. We explore the real concerns influencing long-term investors and how a disciplined financial plan can prevent
key function of a multi-manager is to research and analyse the various funds offered by the different asset managers, and then build a portfolio in line with a specific investment mandate. A multi-manager does not handle invested funds but rather
Living annuities do not fall under the scope of the Pension Fund Act and are therefore not subject to Regulation 28 and, as such, there is no limit to the amount of foreign exposure you may hold in your living
In the absence of an appointed multi-manager, a financial advisor and client would need to meet on at least an annual basis to select underlying funds, make changes to asset allocation, and re-balance the portfolio.
If you are invested directly offshore, it is unlikely that you will need a foreign Will for these assets. However, if you have other assets offshore, such as fixed property or business interests, it may be necessary to seek estate
As an investor, it is essential to understand the relationship between risk and reward. The higher the relative risk of an investment, the larger the possible returns may be. For instance, cash is considered a low risk investment while equities
Although the offshore limit has been increased to 45%, the reality is that 55% of your retirement fund capital must be invested in South African assets which, given the rate at which the number of listed companies on the JSE
Portfolio management and the selection of underlying investments is a uniquely specialist field that requires an enormous amount of investment capability, research and skill. Rather than adopting a single manager approach, investigate the possibility of appointing a multi-manager to manage
