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When it comes to your share calls, back your convictions says FNB’s Chantal Marx. But never ignore the dissenting view…
BEST OF 2025: Buy-to-let: More schlep than profit?
Thinking of buying to let? High taxes, tenant headaches and hidden costs could eat into your returns. Is the hassle worth it?…
Crocodiles to CrowdStrike: how Currency’s 2025 picks played out
Currency’s staff equity stock-picks returned a thumping 37% this year, with some spectacular hits, and quite a few misses…
The K-shaped economy: a stock picker’s roadmap for 2026
A K-shaped economy is widening the gap between high- and middle-income consumers, and creating clear winners and losers across sectors…
XM makes its mark across South Africa
With 15 years behind it, and 15 million-clients on its books, XM has solidified its place in South Africa’s investment landscape.…
Investment outlook 2026: your risks and opportunities
Currency sifted through commentary from top fund managers and analysts to identify key investment trends for 2026 – views investors can use…
Are today’s ‘safest’ equity bets tomorrow’s risks?
Markets are treating AI-driven cyclicals as defensive while ignoring genuinely stable businesses. When capex slows, those assumptions may not hold…
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