Why invest in unit trusts and how to choose the right one.

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Unit trusts are probably the simplest and easiest way to invest in the stock market whether you are a seasoned investor or just starting out. In the South African context however, there are over a thousand funds to choose from which means that a product which started out as being a solution for investors has actually become more of a problem as the task of which fund to choose has becomes quite complex. Suegnet van der Merwe, investment analyst with Nedgroup Investments explains what you should focus on when investing in unit trusts. - Candice Paine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
23 Apr 2015 8PM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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