#Knowledge Library

NFB Asset Management’s approach to asset allocation

‘We do not forecast. It is incredibly difficult to do that sustainably’

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The meaning-making-machine and money

How do early learnings of money affect our approach to finances in later life?

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The outlook for 2022

Sustainability of economic recovery remains questionable, but not impossible,

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I have had to take early retirement: What are my options?

Should my focus be on investing my disposable income in retirement products that reduces my tax profile, or invest in growth assets to get back the capital forgone if I had still been working till age 65, and then draw an income from there?

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Is a failure to implement reforms quickly enough putting the economy at further risk?

A failure on government’s part to exhibit any sense of urgency to make hard decisions regarding South Africa’s recovery process will exacerbate the country’s current economic challenges.

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View from the Chair – Proficio Nov / Dec 2021

Don’t ignore the present, but maintain your long-term focus.

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Investment properties: should I pay cash or make use of a bond?

Should I still consider using a bond to purchase an investment property even though I have sufficient capital to pay in cash?

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Investing tax-efficiently

Considering the tax implications of your investments is critical when building your portfolio.

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Developing a solid financial portfolio to grow retirement wealth

Just 6% of those reaching retirement age will have adequate capital to retire comfortably. Here is how can you be part of that 6%

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The Quantitative Easing Pandemic

What will the effect be of quantitative easing and how will South Africa respond to it this time?

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SA needs an ideological shift in its approach to the economy

South Africa needs to provide an enabling environment with policy and regulatory certainty if it is to attract foreign and local investment.

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Consensus – infrastructure development back on SA’s economic priority list

Construction is a highly cyclical sector with its performance dependent on economic booms and busts.

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Outlook on SA Inflation

A look at the forces determining the price increases for the rest of the year

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PMI data: An early warning

Do purchase managers’ indices flash a red light for a global growth deceleration?

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Is cash still king?

In choosing where to invest, you need to consider several factors such as inflation and current interest rates, your investment timeframe, and your risk appetite.

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Total Investment Cost: NFB Asset Management Funds vs Competitors – Q1 2021

How NFB AM’s Total investment Cost stacked up over the first quarter of 2021.

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SA’s trade surpluses hide an inconvenient truth

Analysing the reasons for the surplus show that the economy remains in a precarious position and is very vulnerable to the commodity cycle.

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Mind your language

The language we use is not only responsible for shaping our perception of the world; instead, it too has a significant impact on our financial habits.

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It’s never too early to start teaching children about the value of money

Setting our children up with the tools and knowledge to start managing their money from a young age is arguably the most significant gift of all.

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View from the chair: Resilience is key when uncertainty abounds

It’s important that we continue to celebrate the small victories amongst what seems like rolling turmoil

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