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ESG investing: Taking the passive versus active debate to a new arena

Investment strategies focused on environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) metrics have risen to prominence over the past decade. Globally, investors are aligning their portfolios with their ESG beliefs. While South Africa has lagged this trend to some extent, ESG investing is taking hold as investors look to bolster their...
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How to decide what investment products to buy or sell

Considering the plethora of investment products in the market, deciding what to buy or sell can be a challenging and daunting process. In a recent webinar hosted by CoreShares and EasyEquities, we shared our thoughts on the best way to go about the decision-making process.
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Explainer: What is an index?

Stock market indices are the foundation on which low-cost passive investment strategies, such as ETFs, are built. CoreShares and EasyEquities recently hosted a webinar to explain how they work and the different functions they serve.
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What’s your win rate?

In the world of sports, a ‘win rate’ is a common way to compare teams or coaches over different periods. For instance, one could compare Rassie Erasmus’ coaching tenure to Heyneke Meyer’s, or the Springboks to the All Blacks, by looking at their respective win rates – a simple calculation...