Market Update | A Noteworthy November for Satrix Top 40
As at the 30th of November, the Satrix Top 40 ETF – the Franc equity fund – closed at R70.20. That’s an increase of 9.5% over the past month! Let's see why the fund did so well.
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Joint Savings or Investments for Couples: How To Make Them Work
Many couples consider opening a joint savings or investment together. But is this always a good idea, and if so, how can you make it work? We ask a couple's therapist for her advice.
New Feature on the Franc App: Shared Goals 🤝
We’ve launched a brand new feature on the Franc App: Shared Goals! Now you can invest and save towards goals you share with friends, family and colleagues.
Why You Shouldn’t Withdraw From Your Long-Term Investments
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.
Market Update | Spooky Times for The Satrix Top 40 ETF
As at the 31 October 2023, the Satrix Top 40 ETF closed at R64.12. Get the lowdown on what that means and why.
What is investment portfolio diversification?
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?
Should I Invest or Pay Off My Debt First?
We’ll explore the pros and cons of investing versus paying off debt, give you some key questions to ask yourself, and explore strategies for doing both at the same time.
Market Update: Understand your Satrix Top 40 Performance
The third quarter of 2023 was not the greatest for the top 40 companies on the JSE as 23 of the top 40 companies were in the red. This was due to elevated interest rates, rail issues and continuous load shedding, resulting in a decrease in performance across most sectors.
Types of Funding for Higher Education
You may be a future scholar, aspiring academic or even hopeful professional, but finding affordable quality higher education to match your aspirations is not a given.