If you own property, especially in Windhoek, or Swakopmund, it is worth thinking carefully before selling. Oil is coming, and with it more people, more demand for housing, and pressure on prices. Apartments especially, given where demand is heading.
Nobody knows the timing, and these projects often take longer than expected. But the direction seems clear enough to be worth factoring into your decision.
This is not financial advice, just something to think about.
To my beginners.. I put together a simple, practical guide for anyone who wants to start investing but doesn’t know where to begin.
This is for educational purposes only and not financial advice.
Part 1
Here is how some of the Unit Trusts on Easy Equities have performed over the last 12 months
If you have been wondering whether unit trusts are worth it, these numbers might just change your mind. Some of the funds available on @EasyEquities have delivered seriously impressive returns over the past 12 months, and it is worth taking a look at what has been leading the pack.
On the equity side, the standout performer has been the Methodical BCI Equity Fund, which delivered a remarkable 63.44% over 12 months. That is not a typo. Following that, the 36ONE BCI SA Equity Fund came in at 38.31%, and Sanlam's SIM General Equity Fund returned 32.53%. The Fairtree Equity Prescient funds also performed well, with the B4 class returning 30.69% and the A1 class returning 30.49%.
For those who prefer property-focused funds, the Sanlam Amplify SCI Property Equity Fund C1 led the way at 33.24%, followed closely by the Harvard House BCI Property Fund at 32.99% and the Portfolio Metrix BCI SA Property Fund Class A at 30.59%.
On the more conservative, balanced fund side, returns were naturally lower but still solid. The 27Four Balanced Prescient Fund and the Sanlam SIM Balanced Fund both returned 17.21%, with M&G's Inflation Plus Fund at 16.98%. Ninety One's Managed Fund returned 15.65%, while Foord Balanced B1 came in at 14.61%.
Now remember, past performance does not guarantee future results, but what these numbers show is that staying invested in a well chosen unit trust can generate real wealth over time.
This is for educational purposes.