News
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The Investment Roller Coaster Ride
- April 9, 2018
- Posted by: Activ8 Capital Management
- Category: Investment
No CommentsWorld equity markets have recently experienced unprecedented volatility, and the JSE has been no exception. On the 6th April 2017 the JSE All Share value was at 52,853, on 6th April 2018 it was at 55,761. This reflects a 12 month return of 5,5% when cash would have given you at or around 7%. The chart below tracks the JSE All Share index over the last 12 months.
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The Most Efficient Way to Save
- February 5, 2018
- Posted by: Activ8 Capital Management
- Category: Saving
Many investors often ask what is the most efficient way for them to save? It is a good question and one well worth asking. Over the years people have placed their life savings in a variety of investment structures and/or policies. Diligently investing on a monthly basis only to be left absolutely disappointed and disenchanted when their investment finally matures.
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There is no such thing as free financial advice
- February 2, 2018
- Posted by: Activ8 Capital Management
- Category: Financial Advice
A recent study in America, of 10,000 households that utilized the services of a Financial Advisor, showed that 51% of people interviewed, did not know the cost of the financial service being rendered. Better still, they thought that they were getting their financial advice for free.
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Personal Retirement Strategies – Part 2
- January 12, 2018
- Posted by: Activ8 Capital Management
- Category: Retirement
We continue our discussion around key questions that retirees should be asking themselves and what strategies they should be adopting.
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Personal Retirement Strategies – Part 1
- January 2, 2018
- Posted by: Activ8 Capital Management
- Category: Retirement
Historical retirement planning meant only one thing; saving and investing every last cent and then living off this nest egg and hoping that you passed on before the capital was exhausted. Potential retirees in the 21st century require a more thoughtful and innovative approach that’s personally tailored to their circumstances; aligning spending expectations with sources of income, longevity risks and lifestyle choices.
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TRUST: THE CURRENCY OF FINANCIAL ADVICE
- November 15, 2017
- Posted by: Activ8 Capital Management
- Category: Financial Advice
Despite their strong convictions and a never-ending plethora of economic data, Financial Advisors cannot guarantee investment returns. This is true no matter what the economic cycle being experienced or the nature of the advice being given.