The Reading Room

The case for short selling

There are many myths around the practice of short selling, but when executed correctly, short selling can reduce portfolio risk and enhance portfolio returns, according to research from Electus Fund Managers

Not all investment fees are equal

Over the last decade, there’s been an increased vocalisation of investors’ concerns about the cost associated with investing.

First of its kind ETF comes to the JSE

AMI Big 50 ex-SA ETF offers pan-African exposure outside of South Africa

Hedge fund firms start 2016 with whimper, end with bang

Despite difficult market conditions in the first half of 2016, average hedge fund returns ended the year in the black

SA hedge funds – performance and quality defy quantity

South African hedge fund industry has R118 billion in available capacity

Private equity bubble could hit investors

Rapid growth, coupled with the lingering commodities bust, has raised concerns

Adding leverage to a fund does not always increase risk

Research shows a fund’s risk profile is influenced more by the nature of the underlying investments

Innovation to play critical role in managing hedge funds

Attempt to create new competitive advantages and to address regulatory and operational issues

Good returns aid industry growth, Novare’s annual survey finds

Hedge fund industry assets under management grow to R68.6 billion

African agri projects on show

Council to present US$600 million worth of African agricultural projects at November meeting in Cape Town