by sigrid@quintuswealth.co.za | Feb 11, 2014 | Features, Uncategorized
The announcement by the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) of the 50 basis points increase in the repo rate, came as a surprise. But it was inevitable. The SARB has been running an exceptionally loose monetary ship for many years – something that will eventually end....
by sigrid@quintuswealth.co.za | Feb 4, 2014 | Features, Uncategorized
This year has started off with a bang with many of us asking ourselves – where has January gone? In the past, the year only gets going around the 24th of January, but it seems this year was an exception with everyone heading back to work around the 10th of January....
by sigrid@quintuswealth.co.za | Nov 29, 2013 | Features, Uncategorized
What returns can investors expect from 2014 and the years beyond? We are coming out of a 10-year bull run where clients made excellent returns on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange. A quick look at the facts tells as where we as a nation are positioned going forward....
by sigrid@quintuswealth.co.za | Nov 20, 2013 | Features, Uncategorized
As the year draws to a close, it is helpful to look back and see what has happened in the stock market and how investments have grown this past year. Understanding what happened this past year is helpful, as it influences accepted returns going forward. In November...
by sigrid@quintuswealth.co.za | Nov 12, 2013 | Features, Uncategorized
It’s that time of year again where we have the option of changing our medical aid plan for the coming year. Most medical schemes give members till the end of November to make their plan choice. During the year some schemes allow members to downgrade but not upgrade...
by sigrid@quintuswealth.co.za | Oct 3, 2013 | Features, Uncategorized
Born between 1965 and 1980 they have been influenced by their parents who either both worked or were single parents and learnt from a young age to fend for themselves. They are “doers” and believe in getting things done. Barack Obama and Jennifer Lopez are both...
