Tag: Shares
Forget the Rolex. Social capital is the new status symbol
For generations, the signs of success were unmistakable: a luxury car in the driveway, a heavy watch on the wrist, a degree from a prestigious university. These were status symbols, tangible proof that you had accumulated financial capital. Signals that you had “made it.” But have you noticed the script has flipped? Today, a verified…
Stock Market Investing 101
I went to the JSE recently, and was stunned to find out that only 200 000 individuals actually trade equities on the bourse. That’s hectic! In a bad kind of way. I’ll make the assumption that as a reader, you’re not investing in shares. If you are, leave this site and go check your portfolio….
My Stock Picks of 2010
Through the unsettling times of the credit crunch, huge opportunities opened up on the local stock market. The problem was that most investors were so burned by the downturn that that wouldn’t consider getting back in after March 2009. But before most could clear their eyes, the JSE was up 26%, mostly influenced by net…