What are inverse ETFs?
DIY investors can utilise inverse ETFs to profit from market declines or hedge against portfolio losses. They also offer an alternative to traditional short selling, which requires a margin account and entails specific risks and management costs.
Trading update : 13 October 2025
US market optimism is hitting extremes, even as a $16 trillion surge in the S&P 500 sparks “bubble trouble” fears, particularly around AI infrastructure debt and chip demand. Meanwhile, cautious growth forecasts in Europe, and a healthy emerging market outlook add layers of complexity, and opportunities to the global investment thesis.
What are monthly income ETFs?
Monthly income ETFs are a carefully curated basket of income-generating investments, such as dividend-paying stocks, bonds, real estate investment trusts (REITs), and other securities, all managed by professionals who collect the income from these holdings and distribute it to you on a monthly schedule.
Trading update : 3 October 2025
In a largely unexpected twist, US stocks continue to outperform global markets despite the tariff chaos, as solid growth and Fed rate cuts provide support. While Chinese equities are enjoying their best streak since 2018, other parts of Asia are struggling. The outlook is not all rosy, though. Deutsche Bank is warning that America’s AI-driven growth spurt may be unsustainable without continued massive tech spending. The AI boom is also driving up electricity costs in data centre hubs, stoking inflation. We also share two strong local stock picks to consider.
What are the best-performing UK ETFs?
For South African DIY investors looking to diversify beyond our borders, the United Kingdom (UK) market offers compelling opportunities that deserve a spot in your global portfolio.
The UK is an important developed market that offers political and economic stability and mature financial markets.
How to save towards investing in South Africa
While many South Africans put off investing until they have a significant lump sum ready to deploy into the market, the most effective approach is to carve out a portion of your monthly income to grow your investments consistently.
Trading update : 17 September 2025
Rate cut fever is turning up the temperature on US markets, which continued to notch up fresh record highs. The S&P 500 smashed through 6,600 while Alphabet joined the $3 trillion club, all riding the wave of Fed rate cut expectations and China trade optimism. But beneath the euphoria, warning bells are ringing. JP Morgan’s strategists called markets “frothy” and questioned whether easing now could backfire. China is also wielding Nvidia as a trade weapon, while Moody’s delivers a sobering reality check on SA’s growth prospects.
Trading update : 29 August 2025
With reporting season in full swing in SA and abroad, markets remain fluid as companies report earnings and provide outlooks. Market volatility took centre stage as Nvidia stumbled on lofty expectations, while Fed Chair Powell’s dovish Jackson Hole comments sparked the strongest cross-asset rally since April. China’s trillion-dollar stock surge showing bubble warning signs and Trump’s tariff promising $4 trillion in deficit cuts added to the rollercoaster ride.
Trading update : 11 September 2025
All signs point to a Fed rate cut, from a looming payroll downgrade that could wipe nearly a million jobs off the books to Wall Street gearing up to take advantage. Globally, France is in political chaos, again, and China is teeing up fresh stimulus. Big tech isn’t slowing down either, with Microsoft cutting billion-dollar deals, Nvidia unveiling its next-gen AI engine, and Oracle stacking up cloud bookings at record pace.
What are the best performing European ETFs?
For DIY investors looking for diversification away from the US market, Europe offers a compelling value proposition: access to a mature, stable economic bloc that’s been stress-tested through everything from financial crises to global pandemics, yet continues to innovate and grow.