Nampak HY25 results for the year ended 31 March 2025 (US$)
Revenue fell by 17% to $38.01m
Trading income fell by 28% to $3.78m
Operating profit fell by 57% to $4.45m
PBT fell by 58% to $4.44m
Profit for the period was $2.88m
No dividend declared
@investors_zw@ZSE_ZW@VFEX_ZW@OldMutualZW Mostly, these are ceremonial events. Decisions already made behind the scenes. However, my biggest worry is weather; us the little retail investors, will gain out of it or will lose it to the 1m plus holders.
Mybe, I'm misinformed
Following the migration of some key counters from the @ZSE_ZW to the @VFEX_ZW it has made become difficult to replicate the Old Mutual ZSE Top 10 ETF Index, increasing the tracking error. Shareholders are to approve its delisting & unwinding: https://t.co/RiRgixrRFr
@OldMutualZW
First Capital Bank Q3 2024 Trading Update:
› Operating Income 🡩25% Y.o.Y to US$57.0m
› Deposits 🡩30% Y.o.Y to US$158.1m
› Loans 🡩26% Y.o.Y to US$112.4m
› NPL Ratio 🡫10.6% to 2.7%
https://t.co/CnwWV381sa
@FirstCapitalZim@VFEX_ZW#Banking#FinancialMarkets#StockMarket
Rainbow Tourism Group to pay US$5 million to acquire Briolette Services (Pvt) Ltd t/a Montclair Hotel and Casino.
The company recently paid an interim dividend of 0.016 US cents per share + 0.586 ZWG cents per share.
@rtgafrica@ZSE_ZW#dividends#hotels#tourism#Stockmarkets
The Zimbabwe Stock Exchange halts trading in Meikles Ltd shares, pending suspension, as it cites corporate governance concerns. An EGM to remove the directors involved in the removal of the then Meikles CEO is scheduled for 18 Dec.
@ZSE_ZW@meiklesinvestor@SECZIM#StockMarket
Cafca FY24 results for the year ended 30 September 2024 (ZWG)
Revenue fell by 5% to $598.39m
Operating profit fell by 18% to $198.85m
Profit before income tax fell by 26% to $181.17m
Profit for the year was 38% lower at $123.75m
First Mutual Holdings saw increased forex denominated business & organic growth in Q3 24 push Insurance Contract Revenue 🡩15% to USD112.9m
› The #insurance service result 🡩31% to $16.5m
› Rental income 🡩27% to $6.2m, @ $5.95/sq. m
› Occupancy at 91%
@FMHL__@ZSE_ZW#Stocks
Unveiling the Stock Market 3/3
Why is the stock market important?🧐
The stock market plays a crucial role in the global economy and has several key reasons for its importance:
1. Capital Formation: Companies need large amounts of capital to operate, grow, and innovate. The stock market provides a platform for them to raise funds by selling shares of ownership to investors. This allows them to finance everything from research and development to expansion and acquisitions, ultimately fostering economic growth and creating jobs.
2. Wealth Creation: The stock market offers individuals and institutions opportunities to invest and potentially generate significant returns. Through dividends (a share of the company's profits) and capital appreciation (increase in the stock price), investors can build wealth over time, contributing to individual financial security and national prosperity.
3. Resource Allocation: By directing capital towards companies with strong potential, the stock market effectively allocates resources to their most productive use. This incentivizes efficient management, innovation, and long-term growth, ultimately benefiting the entire economy.
4. Barometer of the Economy: The stock market's performance tends to reflect the overall health of the economy. Rising prices often indicate strong economic activity and business confidence, while falling prices can signal potential downturns or recessions. As such, the market serves as a valuable indicator for policymakers and investors alike.
5. Hedge Against Inflation: Historically, stocks have outperformed inflation over the long term. Investing in equities can help protect your wealth from the erosion of purchasing power, and even generate returns that outpace inflation, leading to increased financial security.
6. Global Connectivity: The stock market connects investors and companies across the globe, facilitating international trade, investment, and collaboration. This fosters economic integration and development, leading to a more interconnected and prosperous world.
Nota Bene
Nevertheless, the stock market isn't without its challenges, such as volatility and information asymmetry. However, its overall benefits for capital formation, wealth creation, efficient resource allocation, and economic growth make it a critical institution in the modern world.
Unpacking The Stock 3/3
Type of Stocks by Characteristics & other Features
● Blue Chip Stocks:
They represent shares of well-established, financially sound corporations. These companies have a long track record of profitability, reliable earnings, and often distribute dividends to their shareholders.
● Value Stocks:
They are shares of companies that appear to be undervalued by the market, despite possessing solid financial health and strong fundamentals, steady earnings, and dividend payments.
● Growth Stocks:
These represent companies that are experiencing significant expansion in their revenue and earnings, often leading to substantial increases in their stock price.
● Dividend Stocks:
These companies distribute a portion of their profits to shareholders in the form of regular dividend payments. While they may not offer the same level of growth potential as other stocks, they provide a steady income stream, making them ideal for investors seeking regular cash flow.
● Penny Stocks:
These are low-priced stocks, often trading below $1 per share, and are known for their high volatility and risk.
● Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs):
They are diversified investment funds that track various assets and indexes, offering broad market exposure and reduced risk.
● Real Estate Investment Trust (REITs):
These are companies that own, operate, or finance income-generating real estate properties. They offer investors a way to invest in real estate without directly owning property
Nota Bene
Most of the stocks that we have possess overlapping characteristics
Unpacking The Stock 1/3
What is a Stock?
A stock, also known as a share, is a security that represents a fractional ownership in a company. When you buy a company's stock, you are purchasing a small piece of that company, called a share. As a shareholder, you become a partial owner and have a claim on the company's assets and earnings.
The tripod relationship: A Dynamic Balance 🌐
1. Companies issue stocks to raise capital, fund operations and expand their business.
2. Investors purchase stocks seeking financial gain through capital appreciation and dividends.
3. The stock market provides a platform for buying and selling stocks. It provides liquidity and price discovery, allowing investors to buy and sell shares easily and efficiently.
Of making profits on the stock market.
There's only ONE certain way to make profit.
Avoid LOSS
Avoiding loss, however, is not an investment strategy.
W Buffet would say
Rule #1: Never lose money.
Rule #2: Never forget Rule 1.
So what strategy are you using on the market?