INVESTING IN DIFFERENT ASSET CLASSES: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW  

When dealing with investments, it's essential to understand the different asset classes and which investments fall into each. What are the asset classes? How do you invest in different asset classes? To find out the answers to these questions, make sure you set your reminder for the live podcast, and Absa will be on the table to discuss everything you need to know about investing in various asset classes. See you at 7 pm!  

Guest Name – Ricardo Smith Designation- Head of Investment Strategy  Guest Company Name: Absa Global Investment Solutions Guest Contact Details Website link: https://www.absa.co.za/corporate-and-investment-banking/global-markets/LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/ricardo-smith-10098b7a Previous Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPbsqGSh-vYBinge watch some of our episodes on the Podcast Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvGS_Muz6CQl5JbHPktknfU08pPw0n3pdSubscribe to the Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgrpFBt6fAsBgz84MFMKkKQ 

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00:00 Show starts 01:28 Introduction by Zama 05:20 Question 1 – Difference between passive and active investments 06:22 Answer – Ricardo Smith 07:26 Question 2 –Difference between value and growth investment  08:28 Answer - Ricardo Smith 09:58 Question 3 – What considerations are needed when you think of risk and investing in other asset classes? 10:16 Answer - Ricardo Smith 12:43 Question 4 – Between shares vs. unit trust, which is more ideal and what are the considerations? 13:41 Answer - Ricardo Smith 17:23 Break 18:23 After the break with Zama 19:37 Question 5 –What options are available when deciding what funds to invest in? 20:13 Answer - Ricardo Smith 22:24 Question 6 – How should you be thinking about your risk appetite? 23:58 Answer - Ricardo Smith 25:33 Question 7 – Take us through the role of the financial advisor 26:10 Answer - Ricardo Smith 27:10 Question 8 – Are these investment options offered by ABSA and how can people access it? 27:30 Answer - Ricardo Smith 28:29 Question 9 – How should you be thinking about your investment needs in relation to your age? 29:09 Answer - Ricardo Smith 30:54 Closing remarks – Zama