The ETF Investor

This episode takes a closer look at different fund structures, and how it affects the way in which the assets in the fund underlying the ETF, is managed – we explore the impact it has on costs and tracking error. Whereas the first ETFs were single asset class, and single market investments, this has evolved to include multi-asset class investments and funds covering multiple jurisdictions and geographic regions, and the fund-of-funds structure is one that brings efficiency and cost benefits to investors.

This episode focus on how one can invest in technology, especially in companies that benefit from the increased demand for online and technology solutions in the light of a change in the way we work, play and shop, due to the Covid-19 pandemic and lockdown. With Wes Hellyar of Moth Innovate.

This episode looks on dividend strategies, how they can be accessed using ETFs, and how they are affected by the wave of dividend deferrals, delays, and even outright cancellations, as companies focus on protecting balance sheets and cash on hand to weather the Covid-19 storm

Satrix lists its 16th ETF on the JSE on Thursday 7 May - the Satrix SA Bond ETF. How is this different from other bond ETFs, including inflation-linked bond ETFs? And what is the outlook for SA bonds post the WGBI exclusion?

In this episode we focus on the Standard Bank Oil ETN to better understand the investment opportunity to get exposure to oil as a commodity. This comes on the back of the historic and unprecedented event of oil prices, and in particular the WTI – the West Texas Intermediate – oil future for May, falling to below zero at the start of this week.

This episode focus on bond indices, how they are constructed, who governs the index rules, and how changes can drive investor demand for specific bonds. There is also specific reference to South Africa being dropped from the FTSE WGBI (World Government Bond Index) at the end of April.

ABSA offers a series of ETFs that assist in managing the volatility of equity investments, something that has suddenly become very pertinent in the dramatic sell-off and swings experienced in markets since late February. How do these work, and how can they benefit you in your portfolio?

Market crises cause anxiety for investors - both retail and professionals - and as much as we cannot control or influence market movements, we can do so with our own reactions to the market turmoil. In this podcast we revisit some rational and prudent investment strategies to help navigate turbulent waters.

The etfSA Investor Hub offers investors who want to manage their own ETF investments, and make their own investment decisions, a fully digital platform to do just that. In this podcast, Mike Brown, MD of etfSA, discusses the rationale of taking over the CoreShares Online platform, with Gareth Stobie, MD of CoreShares.

In this episode we take a closer look at using ETFs in retirement savings, and how you can use it to benefit you now – by saving tax upfront, how the flexibility of it allows you to build up long term savings whenever you earn money, whether from a regular salary or from ad hoc part-time work or from project-based consulting income, and what to do with it when you reach retirement age.