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Investing: Time in the market vs timing the market?

2019-07-08

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Research shows that those who stay invested over the long run in a well-diversified portfolio will generally do better than those who try to profit from turning points in the market. The Global Investment Strategy Group from Investec Wealth & Investment share their views. Read more: https://invest.ec/2L9rnYm

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Is diversification a good investment strategy?

2019-07-08

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Why having an undiversified investment strategy a risky proposition, says the Global Investment Strategy Group from Investec Wealth & Investment. Read more: https://invest.ec/2L8Ku58

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How likely is a US-China trade war?

2019-07-08

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A resolution of the US-China trade war is necessary to avoid a global stagflationary shock. This is according to self-proclaimed China bull, John Haynes, Head of Research and Chairman of the Global Investment Strategy Group at Investec Wealth & Investment. Read more: https://invest.ec/30mdLN3

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Impact investing: Stephen Koseff talks to Aunnie Patton Power

2019-07-04

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Former Investec CEO Stephen Koseff talks to Aunnie Patton Power, a leading voice in the growing field of impact investing, about why investors are increasingly seeking to generate societal as well as financial returns. Read more https://invest.ec/2XoY9LS

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How do Autocalls work?

2019-06-27

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An Autocall is a five-year structured product that automatically calls if the underlying index is positive at an anniversary date, paying the investor back their initial investment plus an enhanced return. Find out more: http://invest.ec/2AQwnIZ Brian Macmillan, Head of Sales, Investec Retail Structured Products, explains how an Autocall can pay a defined return if the …

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Six trends shaping cities of the future

2019-06-20

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With commercial and industrial office buildings consuming nearly 30% of the world’s energy, smart building innovation is essential in the fight against climate change. Investec recently took some of South Africa’s top entrepreneurs in the property and construction sectors to Berlin as part of its Global Young Entrepreneurs Programme. Here we share some the top …

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Rising above the noise

2019-06-19

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At an Investec In Conversation event titled ‘Rising above the noise’, a panel consisting of Lesetja Kganyago (Sarb governor), Chris Holdsworth (Investec investment strategist) and Ferial Haffajee (political journalist), debated the various political and economic scenarios, both locally and globally, likely to affect the South African economy, separating the reality from the rhetoric. Watch full …

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Winners Run A Different Race | Investec Derby 2019

2019-06-18

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How do you face the unknown and find a way to succeed? Clare Balding talks about the steps winners take to write history at the Investec Derby. https://invest.ec/2RiLzY0

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Mmane Boikanyo | My story is real

2019-06-10

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Mmane Boikanyo talks resilience in the face of difficulties, how excelling at Maths led to a life-changing bursary, and the makings of a leader. Find out more: https://invest.ec/2KGFCDc

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Investec IT Grad Programme

2019-05-29

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The IT Grad Programme has been designed for students studying towards an IT-related degree, who reflect our values through their ability to think Out of the Ordinary, perform with enthusiasm and have integrity to the core. Find out more: https://invest.ec/2XcylOP

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Britannic Opportunities Limited

2019-05-28

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Introducing the latest product from Investec Structured Products Investec has designed an offering that provides you with preservation of your capital and two times the growth in the basket performance from 3% up to 18.5% of initial basket level. All in US dollars. Watch video

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Behind the scenes at Kingsclere with Clare Balding

2019-05-22

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Clare Balding gives an exclusive behind the scenes tour of Kingsclere, where she grew up and her brother Andrew now trains 180 thoroughbreds.

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Secrets of Success | Winning Olympic Gold and beyond

2019-05-16

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Winning gold at an Olympic Games is no accident. Success is only possible with the right training, mindset and strategies. Four key players from the Rio 2016 squad explain how they continue to perform at the highest level. https://invest.ec/2LNNxki

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Maddie Hinch and Hollie Pearne-Webb | The penalty shoot-out that changed history

2019-05-16

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Replicating the pressure and expectation of a penalty shoot-out in an Olympic hockey final is impossible. GB veterans Maddie Hinch and Hollie Pearne-Webb talk about the preparations that led their squad to Olympic gold. https://invest.ec/2JJMuPq

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Anna Toman: Key moments that shaped my hockey career

2019-05-16

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GB Hockey defender Anna Toman reflects on five major milestones that shaped her inspiring journey from a budding club hockey star to a key member of Great Britain’s national squad. https://invest.ec/2JP2lMZ

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Overcoming setbacks | Susannah Townsend

2019-05-16

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GB midfielder Susannah Townsend discusses how her ability to mentally bounce back from adversity has helped her overcome major career setbacks, including missing out on London 2012 and suffering injuries in her prime. https://invest.ec/2w2UraE

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Advice and Key Partnerships | Alex Danson and Anna Toman

2019-05-16

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GB hockey stars Alex Danson and Anna Toman discuss the vital lessons they’ve learned from the people who inspire them most, including past greats, passionate teammates and each other. https://invest.ec/2Hl6iag

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Leading From the Front | Alex Danson and Hollie Pearne-Webb

2019-05-16

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In business and sport, people look to their leaders to set an example and provide inspiration. As GB squad captains, Alex Danson and Hollie Pearne-Webb fully understand the weight of this responsibility. How do they cope with the pressure? https://invest.ec/2JIeyCR

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Not all emerging markets are equal

2019-05-14

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Investec’s Global Investment Strategy Group on treading carefully when chasing returns in emerging markets. Read more: https://invest.ec/2WHxeWZ

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It’s not just about animals

2019-05-14

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“It is easy to sit at home and say we should do something. Everyone should do something” – Nicholas Pinnock. Find out more: http://invest.ec/2f6zxyR

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