Who should pay the DFM its fees?
Investors pay for the expertise of a Discretionary Fund Manager (DFM), but the fees are often offset by access to cost-saving strategies and discounted fee classes—ensuring that professional portfolio management remains a valuable investment. Learn more here.
US election provides both red flag and pat on the back for...
Helen Macdonald states that the 2024 election results in South Africa were met with widespread optimism and showcased South Africa’s robust and innovative electoral and legal system. However, we should also view the 2024 Trump victory in the US as a red flag.
How people become wealthy
The Mazi Global Equity team embraces a quality investment philosophy designed to tackle these challenges. Their approach ensures that only genuinely high-quality companies make the cut—those with low debt, sustainable cash flows, and high returns on invested capital.
Portfolios built for prosperity
Capital Internationals Group's collaborative approach enables them to better understand your business, adapt to its unique requirements and ensure that your client needs come first.
How important is investment performance for a DFM?
As Discretionary Fund Managers differentiate their offerings, how should the advisor measure a DFM’s success?
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Ben Meyer, Managing Director at Prescient Capital Markets, unpacks how recent regulatory reforms could unlock significant growth in SA’s ETF market.
Should a financial planner use more than one DFM?
Most financial advisors in South Africa currently only use one discretionary fund manager (DFM), but some bigger practices have diversified their clients’ investments to...
Risk Aversion vs Returns: South African investment lessons from 2024
Several crucial investment lessons emerged from 2024 – a year in which investor expectations were thwarted time and again writes Murray Anderson, Head of Retail at Prescient Investment Management.
Choosing the right DFM
There is a long list of factors to consider when choosing a Discretionary Fund Manager (DFM), but the most important factors are the experience...
Alexforbes strengthens investment capabilities
Alexforbes announces significant enhancements to its investment team, aimed at delivering superior outcomes for clients across various regions.
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