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The ETF Investor

Dec 18, 2020

In this episode, the final one for 2020, we finish off with a nice Christmas bonus for investors in Tesla. The electric vehicle company will be included in the S&P500 index from the start of trading on Monday 21-Dec-2020. We discuss why now, and what this means for investors in S&P500 ETFs.


Dec 4, 2020

In this episode we are going back to basics to answer some of the most frequently asked questions. Having said that, even if you are an old hand at ETFs, there may be some new insights for you in this episode, such as investing in cryptocurrencies via ETFs.


Nov 24, 2020

In this episode we celebrate the 20th birthday of the ETF industry in South Africa, which was born on the 27th of November 2000 when the Satrix 40 ETF was listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange. Since then, the industry has seen many firsts, remarkable growth, and broadening opportunity through both the breadth and...


Sep 17, 2020

In this episode we focus on global bond ETFs, and specifically the six options available on the JSE. This is not intended to be a look at the value proposition of investing in global bonds, but rather a comparative look at the different options, how they differ, and where they are similar.


Aug 24, 2020

In this episode we focus on gold investments, and how gold ETFs in particular, give you easy and safe access to the yellow metal whose perceived value dates back at least to Biblical times. For South Africa as a country, an economy, and indeed, a stock market which was built on gold, this is fundamental. Add to this...