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Dear Readers
Welcome to the latest issue of MarketViews.
Using technical analysis, Dwaine van Vuuren from PowerStocks Research looks at the possibility of South Africa sliding into a recession, and the impact this could have on stock market earnings based on historical data. Perhaps it’s time to rethink that buy-and-hold strategy...
Although not frequently acknowledged in the financial world, our emotions have a greater influence on our investment decisions than most of us would like to admit. AJ Cilliers explores the link between investing and emotion as described through the principles of behavioural finance, and explains how this school of thought is challenging mainstream modern portfolio theory.
In his last article for MarketViews, Nicholas van der Meer leaves us with four solid principles for a life of successful investing. By avoiding investment decisions based on greed or fear, becoming more holistic in terms of research, focusing on the really important characteristics of a company, and letting go of certain illusions, we can pave the way for sustainable investment success.
From all of us at Sharenet, we want to thank Nicholas for his hard work over the last three years. It’s not easy to keep producing quality articles, yet Nicholas’ work has remained interesting and offers wisdom sorely needed by investors today. We wish him all the best as he devotes more time to his book writing career.
Wishing all our readers a successful May,
Natalie Wassung
Editor
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 | What is the link between investing and emotion, and what are the implications for stock market investors? |
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