[Full Show] Mid-year Review, Stokvels and Eskom's Crypto Play
Market Matters
This week, we look back on the first half of the year and make sense of some of the major events that have driven markets until now. We also look ahead to some key dates coming up for the rest of the year and how they could influence market decisions.
Deep Dive
We dive into the world of stokvels. We look at this powerful, yet seemingly underutilized investment tool and try to figure out what makes it so special. We also examine the significance of stokvels in modern times and how they have changed over the years.
Investor Insights
We look at the latest statements made by the nation's power utility provider on the world of crypto and unpack their proposed strategy for this unique market. We also add a forgotten stock to our wall and wrap things up with our Unfiltered Opinion of the Week.
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[Full Show] Warheads, Pet Insurance and Deepfakes
Market Matters
This week, we unpack the global wars taking place and their impact on markets and market sentiment. We try and understand the dynamics affecting trading decisions.
Deep Dive
We dive into the interesting world of pet insurance. We unpack everything from the considerations to the implications and try to decipher how pet owners navigate this journey and the financial decisions associated with having pets.
Investor Insights
We look at the increase in the deepfake craze and how this phenomenon puts consumers and investors at risk. We share some of our experiences on impersonations and what to look out for in that regard. We also add a forgotten stock to our wall and wrap things up with our Unfiltered Opinion of the Week.
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[Full Show] Musk-Trump Break-Up, EVs in SA and Food Stocks
Market Matters
This week, we unpack the Greatest Break-up of All, we look at the biggest Diamond deal, and we try make sense of Goodyear's decision to close their South African facility.
Deep Dive
We dive into the growing market of electrified vehicles in South Africa. We explore the different variations available, share some experiences with vehicles we have recently driven, and unpack the challenges that still exist for the adoption of these vehicles locally.
Investor Insights
We look at the increase in the number of warnings the FSCA is putting out to the public about the various financial offerings and services that have them concerned. We also add an interesting stock to our wall and wrap things up with our Unfiltered Opinion of the Week.
Episode Guest(s):
Nafisa Akabor, Founder of Recharged.co.za
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[Full Show] Inflation Targeting, Funeral Policies and PIC's R4bn Loss
Market Matters
This week, we look back on the interest rate decision made by the South African Reserve Bank and share our thoughts on what could be the most fundamental shift in monetary policy that we have seen in South Africa in over 25 years. We also take stock of the performance of the month of May,
Deep Dive
We dive into the fascinating world of funeral policies. We examine the role of funeral policy providers as regulated institutions and unpack the implications this would have on policy holders. We also look at the protections afforded to those dealing with regulated FSPs.
Investor Insights
We look at the latest delisting announcement on the JSE and reflect on whether or not the stock has returned any value to shareholders. We also add an unsuspecting stock to our wall and wrap things up with our Unfiltered Opinion of the Week.
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[Full Show] Final Budget Speech, Car Financing and Stock Shorting
Market Matters
This week, we reflect on the Budget Speech that finally made it. We look ahead to the interest rate decision in SA expected this week, and wrap up the conversation with a look at US PCE data set to be released this week.
Deep Dive
We dive into the world of vehicle financing. We unpack the various forms of financing available to clients and some of the considerations of each one. We also share our thoughts on the alternatives that may exist for car financing and the potential implications of these.
Investor Insights
We look at the latest allegations made against the JSE by one of the listed entities trading on the exchange and the seriousness of these allegations. We also upgrade a stock to our wall and wrap things up with our Unfiltered Opinion of the Week.
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