Podcasts
PODCAST: No Ordinary Wednesday ep100 – a world in flux
From a global pandemic to fractured supply chains, energy shocks, inflation spirals, rate hikes, AI disruption, war, and geopolitical realignment - the last four years have been anything but dull. The 100th episode of No Ordinary Wednesday is a discussion on regional trends that will shape the years to come.
Ghost Stories
Ghost Stories #61: A day in the life of a portfolio manager (Lauren Jacobs at Satrix)
Ever wondered how the nuts and bolts of ETFs work? What goes into index tracking and making sure that it is achieved at the lowest possible cost? And are all indices created equal from a complexity perspective? Lauren Jacobs at Satrix shows you what a day in the life of a portfolio manager looks like.
Podcasts
PODCAST: USA Inc – a superpower stumbles
With the recent global markets turmoil, driven by US President Donald Trump’s tariffs policies, questions are being asked about the future of US exceptionalism. Jeremy Maggs hosts this episode with Annelise Peers and Richard Cardo of Investec.
Satrix
What’s Trumps in a Topsy-Turvy World?
Nico Katzke of Satrix covers a number of critical investment trends in the current environment, ranging from the appeal of gold through to the risks facing bonds. As always, diversification is key.
Podcasts
PODCAST: Tariffs – Pause and effect
Where are investors seeking refuge amid uncertainty? And will the recent rebound in global stocks last? In this episode of No Ordinary Wednesday, Investec Wealth and Investment International's Chief Investment Strategist Chris Holdsworth, and investment strategist Osa Mazwai explore the ongoing impact of US President Donald Trump’s tariff policies.
Satrix
Satrix triumphs at SALTA 2025
Satrix, South Africa's premier provider of index-tracking investment products, maintains its leading position at the prestigious 2025 South African Listed Tracker Awards (SALTA) held at the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) in Sandton on 3 April 2025. The leading indexation house, which commands 38% of South Africa's ETF market share, took home a total of 10 accolades.
Ghost Stories
Ghost Stories #60: Debt markets – the other side of the coin
Intengo Market is a digital marketplace for debt instruments in South Africa, driving outcomes like increased liquidity and price discovery. CEO Ian Norden joined me on this podcast to give an overview of the debt markets in South Africa. You can expect many more insights in months to come.
Podcasts
PODCAST: Positioning for tariff turmoil
In this special edition of Investec’s No Ordinary Wednesday podcast, Jeremy Maggs is joined by Chris Holdsworth and Osagyefo Mazwai to delve into the recent market turmoil following President Donald Trump's controversial tariff announcements.
Ghost Stories
Ghost Stories #59: STADIO – a growth story on the JSE
STADIO Holdings has a growth story to tell. That's a rare thing on the South African market. The tertiary education space is booming and STADIO is addressing that demand through a combination of contact learning and distance learning offerings.
On this podcast, CEO Chris Vorster and CFO Ishak Kula joined me to talk through the business model.
Ghost Stories
Ghost Stories #58: Diversification – the way to survive market chaos
With the markets in disarray in the aftermath of tariffs, it looks like the theme this year is more around risk management in a bear market rather than which growth stocks to buy. This is where strategic asset allocation becomes key, as discussed with Kingsley Williams of Satrix in this podcast.
Satrix
CAUTION: potholes ahead!
After a tough first quarter of the year, investors seeing their portfolios decline in value may be questioning whether their current strategy is still right, or if a change is needed. Kingsley Williams of Satrix shares his insights into diversification and portfolio strategies.
