Importance of Liquidity

“The best way to find out the liquidity of your investment is to determine how long it would take for that investment to be sold and converted into cash in the bank,” said Shaun Namaseb Portfolio Manager at Capricorn Asset Management (CAM). Namaseb said it is important that once you make the commitment to start saving, that you never unnecessarily …

Determining an Investment Goal

“It is most important to be honest to yourself. Each person’s situation is unique. Include all debts and assets. It is also easier to track whether you are saving and achieving the goals set out in investments,” said Relf Lumley Portfolio Manager at Capricorn Asset Management (CAM). Lumley gives advice on how an investor sets up invest goals. – He …

Trying to Make a Quick Buck Can be Risky

Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Capricorn Asset Management (CAM) Ian Erlank warns investors on the dangers of trading for yourself on Stock Exchanges and Currency Markets. “Generally I do not think it is a good idea mostly because many people do not have the necessary skills or even the time to monitor their investments,” said Erlank. Erlank stressed that it …

Commodity Prices Expected to Pick Up in 2017

Economic Analyst at Capricorn Asset Management (CAM) Claudia Boamah joins us this week on the Future Invest Show sharing her views on Namibia’s Economic Outlook for 2017. “Our in-house estimate is about 2.5% growth in GDP,” said Boamah. “The only reason why we have avoided a credit downgrade is because we’ve shown that we are going to be cutting back …

Are you an Heir to an Estate?

“I normally advise clients to report the estate as soon as possible after the death occurred or funeral was done, or at least inform the Executor of the death, and enquire whether they need any information from the heirs. When the heirs do not live close by, it can become very difficult to get hold of the information, ” said …