Back to basics – Principles of investing 

Back to basics – Principles of investing Debra Slabber, Director: Portfolio Specialist, Morningstar South Africa Sometimes I find it incredibly difficult to make sense of this crooked world we live in, and I often hear how perplexed investors are as well. The...

There are two sides to every coin…

There are two sides to every coin… By Debra Slabber, Director: Portfolio Specialist, Morningstar Investment Management South Africa Progressively more articles are appearing warning that the South African economy is heading for a total implosion. The sentiment...

Market Commentary for October 2022

The performance of global markets provided some reprieve to investors in October, as developed equity markets recovered from their year-to-date lows recorded in September. Whilst global markets continue to face multiple headwinds, the consensus was that equity markets...

Market volatility and how to train your brain

Sit tight and don’t be tempted by your biases. Market volatility and how to train your brain By Roné Swanepoel, Business Development Manager, Morningstar Investment Management South Africa The pilot’s famous answer, when asked about his job, is, “Hours of boredom...

Celebrating Youth Day 16 June

The transition from childhood to adulthood can be a difficult one. Young people face challenges such as leaving their parental home, moving into the world of work and beginning to build a family. But for young people today the challenge is even more difficult because...