Introducing the Franc Offshore Equity Fund: the Sygnia Itrix S&P 500 ETF
We're excited to announce the launch of a new fund on the Franc app: the Sygnia Itrix S&P 500 ETF. Find out all about this fund and how you can access it.
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We're excited to announce the launch of a new fund on the Franc app: the Sygnia Itrix S&P 500 ETF. Find out all about this fund and how you can access it.
Should you be investing offshore to protect your assets against the weakening rand and lagging South African economy? We explain exactly what investing offshore is, and then go into whether this type of investing is for you.
Less than 10% of South Africans can retire comfortably. If your parents aren't prepared for retirement, not only will you be left worrying about them, but you might become part of the sandwich generation needing to support them. Let’s chat about how you can approach this conversation.
While the investment fee percentages often seem small, they can have a big impact on your investment growth over time. In this blog post, we unpack what they mean and where they apply.
They say your investment is like a bar of soap – the more you handle it, the smaller it gets. If you're tempted to dip into your long-term investments this festive season, give this blog post a read first.
Many people in the investment world often say that it is essential to have a “diversified investment portfolio”. But what exactly does that mean and why is it important?
The line between short-term investments and long-term investments can be a bit blurry at times. When customers sign up on the Franc app, we ask you what you’re investing towards and if you have a specific time frame for their investment.
Tax-Free Savings Accounts (TFSAs) were introduced with the aim of encouraging South Africans to invest and benefit from a tax break. There are a wide range of potential TFSAs to choose from – some good and some very bad. Let's look at them.
Going into retirement may seem like a faraway concept for many of us. But it's something many more of us should start thinking about right now.