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26 Apr 2022

Financial planning: A view from the top

Adriaan Pask, Chief Investment Officer at PSG Wealth says before you jump into any investment product, it’s essential to understand what risk factors you are comfortable with, as well as the investment period required.

18 Mar 2022

A rotation from growth to value on the cards for South African investors

PSG Wealth CIO, Adriaan Pask, projects that a rotation from growth to value is a very real possibility given the current context of volatility in both local and offshore markets.

27 Oct 2021

The true test of successful wealth creation

In wealth creation, as in life, true success lies in helping the next generation become independent. We all want to leave something behind for our children and grandchildren, but what if, more than just a lump sum, you can leave them with financial wisdom?

10 Mar 2021

It’s been a year since the Covid-19 sell-off. Where are we now?

It’s been over a year since the Covid-19 panic sparked the fastest market sell-off in history. This time last year, investors did not yet know that the quickest sell-off on record was soon to be followed by a new record for the quickest recovery too.

15 Oct 2019

Longevity: the good, the bad and the brilliant

By Adriaan Pask, Chief Investment Officer, PSG Wealth. Scientists believe the first person who will live for two centuries is already alive. Dr Aubrey De Grey, chief science officer of the SENS Research Foundation, believes advances in biotechnology enable humans to reach the point of “longevity escape velocity”. The point where we can keep the...

03 Oct 2019

Risk of US bear market higher than a year ago

The current bull market reached its 10-year anniversary this June, making it the longest bull market run in modern history. Understandably, this makes investors nervous. Everyone remembers the mayhem of 2008 – and with the prices of shares at all-time highs, especially in the US, the fear of a recession is a valid concern for...

18 Apr 2019

The SMART approach to reaching financial freedom

By Adriaan Pask, Chief Investment Officer, PSG Wealth Financial freedom is typically not a short-term goal. To get there, you need commitment, dedication and a clear vision. It might seem simple, but in truth, it can be incredibly daunting – especially when volatile market conditions make headlines. So, how do you ensure your financial vision...

20 Feb 2019

Is age 45 too late to start saving for retirement?

Author: Adriaan Pask, Chief Investment Officer, PSG Wealth In its simplest form, saving for retirement depends on three factors: time, contributions and returns. If you lag behind in one area, you’ll have to pick up the slack elsewhere. Although you can shift your focus between these three factors, you cannot neglect any of them for...

20 Jun 2018

The four best investment lessons we learn from volatility

Volatility is a given in the investment world, and in the past year investors have been exposed to several events that sparked short-term volatility. There were irregularities around corporate finances, sovereign events like the ANC elective conference, and concerns around rising inflation in the United States, which led to a sharp decline in US markets...