March closed out the first quarter on a constructive note for local investors, with the FTSE/JSE All Share Index returning +3.6% for the month and +5.9% year-to-date. However, while headline…
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The past week has brought significant market volatility, with investor sentiment shaken by a new wave of tariffs announced by the Trump administration. While moments like these are unsettling, they…
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February was a month of significant market shifts, underscoring the importance of diversification and active management. Following a strong January, global equities faced headwinds as concerns over the implications of…
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Developed market equities performed strongly in November (+4.8%), with the US leading the way (+7.7%) driven by the "Trump trade." Emerging market equities, however, experienced a second consecutive monthly decline…
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January 2025 marks a promising start to the year, with the Iza Balanced and Equity Funds delivering strong results driven by strategic asset allocation and exceptional alpha from our active…
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Global markets rallied in November, with U.S. equities leading the way. Domestically focused small-cap stocks surged on optimism around Trump’s pro-growth policies, while large-cap equities also gained on expectations of…
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Global markets rallied in November, with U.S. equities leading the way. Domestically focused small-cap stocks surged on optimism around Trump’s pro-growth policies, while large-cap equities also gained on expectations of…
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Developed market equities performed strongly in November (+4.8%), with the US leading the way (+7.7%) driven by the "Trump trade." Emerging market equities, however, experienced a second consecutive monthly decline…
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Global markets were marked by high levels of volatility and risk aversion in October. The US presidential election and rate cut expectations played a prominent role in shaping investor sentiment.
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With Donald Trump's re-election on November 4, 2024, markets are responding to the potential implications of his policies, which prioritize economic growth through tax cuts, deregulation, and robust domestic industry…
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