Very strong Richemont results, but valuations are stretched

‘You can actually look a client in the eye and recommend bonds because the returns there are significantly higher than they would have achieved over the last 10 or 15 years … but be careful where you look’ – Independent Securities CIO Simon Fillmore.

Independent analyst Jimmy Moyaha unpacks the latest Optasia update and a storming day for AngloGold Ashanti as gold surges and the miner releases its Q3 results. Simon Fillmore, CIO at Independent Securities, asks whether South African equities, still trading at bargain valuations, are finally showing signs of a rerating. Plus,…

‘Overall, this speaks to … the fact that central banks want to diversify and manage their risk, that they continue to buy in most circumstances’ – Krishan Gopaul, World Gold Council.

Danie Dörfling-Kruger from Moore Infinity unpacks how oil and gold are responding to the US elections, and whether local results could drive a broader short-term market bounce. Kingsley Williams, CIO at Satrix, explores why the world invests the way it does and where passive investing fits into the picture. Krish…

‘The old story of delivering 95% of the quality for 5% of the price is a very hard one to beat. And that is what the Chinese models are essentially banking on’ – Dr Michael Power.