Investors in South Africa Want More Offshore Investing Options South Africa has a thriving economy. However, many wealthy investors in South Africa want more diversification options for their investments. Numerous people are demanding increased access to offshore investment funds. There are multiple benefits for investors who diversify their assets. Not only does diversification lower financial risk, but it prevents a financial crisis for investors if the South African economy collapses. Investment Strategy The economy in … [Read more...] about Investors in South Africa Want More Offshore Investing Options
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Income Investing: Why High Dividend Stocks Aren’t Enough
Introduction In the equities investing risk profile, dividend stocks are considered lower-risk. There are several reasons for this. Dividend stocks are very typically representative of large, mature companies that are at or near market dominance. However, despite their understandable appeal, dividend stocks may not be enough. In fact, seemingly juicy high-dividend stocks may do more harm than good. Dividends Are Never Promised First off, dividends function on a more flexible payment plan than do bond interest payments. Company … [Read more...] about Income Investing: Why High Dividend Stocks Aren’t Enough
Fossil Fuels Will Be A Losing Investment
If you're thinking of investing in fossil fuels, you might want to reconsider. They're no longer the stable, growing investment that they used to be. The World Is Moving On To Green Energy The burning of fossil fuels is bad for the environment, and there are concerns that carbon emissions could cause dangerous changes in the global climate. Solar and wind power are becoming quite common, and heat pumps are likely to take center stage as well. Furthermore, solar and wind power is likely to become more economical than fossil fuels due to … [Read more...] about Fossil Fuels Will Be A Losing Investment
Investing May Seem Simple, but it’s also Deceivingly Difficult
Let’s face the facts: if you are interested in investing your hard earned money, there will be a vast amount of options at your disposal. As you do your research, you will read all sorts of sales pitches and promises which will paint a picture in your mind. Just follow this company, investment guru, financial “expert”, etc., then you will eventually grow rich with no financial stress. INVESTING STATISTICS BASED ON REALITY One good thing about investing is that past results can be studied and analyzed. The overall consensus is that asset … [Read more...] about Investing May Seem Simple, but it’s also Deceivingly Difficult
15 Under The Radar Impact Investing Trends
The impact investing world is full of different thoughts and ideas. Some of these ideas may be foreign to you because they are developing in places that you may not be aware of. Here is a look at some impact investing trends that you may not be familiar with. Stephanie Gripne (Impact Finance Center CEO) Gripne believes that investors may start looking at real solutions instead of fictitious ones. That should create new investment opportunities. Gripne is imaging different roles for investors across multiple returns. Dave … [Read more...] about 15 Under The Radar Impact Investing Trends