Our quarterly insights on the investment industry
A lot of attention has been focussed on the recovery following the 2008/09 market correction. Prior to the global financial crisis, we saw major corrections or pull-backs in 2000 and 1987. What we do know is that these are periodic events relating to market dislocations and corrections. All things being equal, they are surprisingly frequent and we know they will recur.
At quick glance, it seems like the economic world is in an exceptionally stable and prosperous state. However, these high level indicators mask some significant and serious challenges that remain as a result of the build-up to the financial crisis and the subsequent management of it.
Become part of the 6% of South Africans who are saving enough so that they can retire comfortably.
Despite the risks, emerging market equities offer good value in their own right.
The expected rate up-cycle is not necessarily bad news – it does offer promising opportunities.
Over the past 15 years, the number of attendees at the annual Berkshire Hathaway shareholder meeting increased from 9 000 to 40 000.
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