Morningstar Market Commentary for August 2024

Market and Economic Summary Global equity markets recorded strong gains this month. However, these positive headline moves masked the volatile nature of global markets, as most experienced a sharp sell-off during the first week of the month. This sell-off was due to...

Maybe She’s Born with it…

The month of August is marked as Women’s month as a tribute to the 20 000 women who marched to Union Buildings on the 9th of August 1956. While progress has been made, there are still so many gaps in today’s society; one of them being financial knowledge....

Morningstar Market Commentary for July 2024

Market and Economic Summary Global equity markets delivered mixed performance in July, as investors grappled with rapidly changing forward looking interest rate expectations from key economies, a slowing global economy (particularly in the US) and a reacceleration of...

Every month is a good month to invest

When it comes to investing, common patterns such as “sell in May and go away” and the “January effect” may not offer significant value based on historical data. Regardless of the month, long-term investors should focus on staying fully invested...

Compound Interest and The Rule of 72

Compound Interest and The Rule of 72 By Roné Swanepoel, Head of Sales Morningstar Investment Management South Africa  Did you know, that if you start saving a small amount, early in life, it can lead to a larger savings pot than if you were to save a large amount much...