How South Africa’s removal from the FATF Greylist impacts your portfolio
In February 2023, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) added South Africa to its grey list. This decision from the global watchdog for financial crime signalled that the country had work to do in meeting international standards for combating money laundering and terrorist financing.
What real estate ETFs are available in South Africa?
Real estate is a popular investment option among retail investors as this asset class offers reliable long-term returns and good diversification within a portfolio, but not everyone is sold on the idea of directly owning and managing a physical property.
Investing in real estate through an exchange-traded fund (ETF), typically one that holds Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), offers a fundamentally different experience than physically owning and managing a property.
Year-end investing in South Africa: How to finish strong and start 2026 smarter
As the year winds down, South African traders and investors have a golden opportunity to finish strong. December often brings sharper price moves, renewed optimism, and portfolio rebalancing — making it the perfect time to position for 2026. From spotting JSE standouts like Shoprite, MTN, and Capitec to exploring global ETFs such as the Satrix NASDAQ 100, this is when smart investors act, not snooze. With Clarity by Investec, managing your investments is simple, seamless, and built for South Africans who want to take control of their financial future.
What are inverse ETFs?
DIY investors can utilise inverse ETFs to profit from market declines or hedge against portfolio losses. They also offer an alternative to traditional short selling, which requires a margin account and entails specific risks and management costs.
What are monthly income ETFs?
Monthly income ETFs are a carefully curated basket of income-generating investments, such as dividend-paying stocks, bonds, real estate investment trusts (REITs), and other securities, all managed by professionals who collect the income from these holdings and distribute it to you on a monthly schedule.
What are the best-performing UK ETFs?
For South African DIY investors looking to diversify beyond our borders, the United Kingdom (UK) market offers compelling opportunities that deserve a spot in your global portfolio.
The UK is an important developed market that offers political and economic stability and mature financial markets.
How to save towards investing in South Africa
While many South Africans put off investing until they have a significant lump sum ready to deploy into the market, the most effective approach is to carve out a portion of your monthly income to grow your investments consistently.
The pros & cons of investing in local ETFs versus offshore ETFs
Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have become a popular investment option for gaining broad exposure to various stocks and assets across both local and global markets. These passive investments are easy to understand, offering a simple and cost-effective way to access markets for diversification and growth benefits.
What are actively managed ETFs?
An ETF is a type of investment fund and exchange-traded product that holds a collection of assets, such as stocks, bonds, commodities, cryptocurrencies or other securities.
ETFs are designed to track the performance of a specific index, sector, or asset class, and they trade on stock exchanges much like individual stocks.
What is multi asset class investing?
DIY investors can add additional diversification benefits and more aggressive or longer-term return profiles by including alternative investments, such as crypto, private equity, and hedge funds.