FREE TO READ | Offshore options allow for portfolio enhancement
Overseas investments firmly back on the agenda for those with disposable assets
18 August 2021 - 11:16
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The reality facing SA over the longer term is a downward debt trajectory unless there are deep, meaningful and sustainable economic reforms.
Achieving inclusive economic growth is difficult given how challenging it has become to do business in SA and the extent to which regulatory reform has lagged.
The primary reason why investors should consider investing offshore is because they can enhance their portfolio through diversification and get access to much broader and deeper markets than are available locally.
The risk-return characteristics of a diversified portfolio are clearly positive and support less volatility and better long-term returns.
Browse through the pages below (zoom in or go full screen for ease of reading):
Support our award-winning journalism. The Premium package (digital only) is R30 for the first month and thereafter you pay R129 p/m now ad-free for all subscribers.
FREE TO READ | Offshore options allow for portfolio enhancement
Overseas investments firmly back on the agenda for those with disposable assets
The reality facing SA over the longer term is a downward debt trajectory unless there are deep, meaningful and sustainable economic reforms.
Achieving inclusive economic growth is difficult given how challenging it has become to do business in SA and the extent to which regulatory reform has lagged.
The primary reason why investors should consider investing offshore is because they can enhance their portfolio through diversification and get access to much broader and deeper markets than are available locally.
The risk-return characteristics of a diversified portfolio are clearly positive and support less volatility and better long-term returns.
Browse through the pages below (zoom in or go full screen for ease of reading):
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