NOW ep70: SA Inc: the contrarian investment view

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From SA Inc, to green and gold. In the latest episode of No Ordinary Wednesday, discover the sectors that have piqued the interest of award-winning fund managers, Barry Shamley and Peter Vogel, and the factors driving their local and international investment decisions.

Podcast key moments:
00:00 – Introduction
01:20 - How are macroeconomic and geopolitical conditions affecting global equity funds?
02:24 – How are equity markets fairing in South Africa despite global headwinds?
03:57 – Are South African investors optimistic about local equity funds?
04:54 – How is rand volatility affecting equity markets?
06:13 – Equity markets to watch out for 2024
07:57 – Emerging markets equities vs developing markets equities?
09:05 – What are emerging markets equity funds investing in?
10:02 – How is South Africa performing against other emerging markets?
10:58 – Is SA Inc attractive to investors?
11:37 – Are there significant inflows in tech and AI in South Africa?
12:25 – What sectors in South Africa are attractive to investors?
14:14 – What sectors are growing in South Africa?
15:24 – Impact of investing in South Africa
17:20 – What will drive the investment outlook for the next 12 to 18 months?

Hosted by seasoned broadcaster, Jeremy Maggs, the No Ordinary Wednesday podcast unpacks the latest economic, business and political news in South Africa, with an all-star cast of investment and wealth managers, economists and financial planners from Investec. Listen in every second Wednesday for an in-depth look at what's moving markets, shaping the economy, and changing the game for your wallet and your business.

Read more on www.investec.com/now
2 Apr English South Africa Business · Investing

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