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SIMON BROWN: The Satrix40: A young but mature 25
Its listing 25 years ago opened a new door to investors: low-cost passive investing
SIMON BROWN: Prudent policy payoffs
The medium-term budget policy statement was good news for the South African economy, especially because of the reduction in our inflation target to 3%. Prices for citizens, companies and the state will rise more slowly, and the cost of debt will be lower
SIMON BROWN: Do you remember when the rand was below R6/$? I do
More often than not, rand strength is the result of dollar weakness. But that's not always the case, and the recent trend suggests there are a few things in South Africa’s favour at the moment
SIMON BROWN: Bezos blows cool air into the AI bubble
Should we not worry so much? The billionaire businessman thinks not. But how solid is his logic?
SIMON BROWN: What’s behind the profit slowdown at WeBuyCars?
It always pays to look under the bonnet when checking trading updates and results
SIMON BROWN: The boring gear en route to a good investment outcome
Ignoring all the noise and persevering with a share even when the going is monotonous can be the best way to attractive returns
SIMON BROWN: On the ever-inflating AI bubble
Are wheeling, self-dealing and ravenous chip-making signs that the AI bubble is about to burst?
SIMON BROWN: In defence of Capitec — it is not expensive, but it’s not cheap either
It deserves its premium to the other banks. It makes a lot more money off its equity base, and investors reward it for that
SIMON BROWN: Make sure incentives are properly aligned
It’s no secret, the first clue about what will matter to the CEO is the company’s share price
