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 …

Due Diligence and Selecting Your Financial Services Provider

Last week on the Future Invest Show Claudia Boamah, Economic Analyst at Capricorn Asset Management (CAM) spoke about Economic as well as Market Indicators and Investing, the purpose of these indicators and how it relates to an investment decision. This week Shaun Namaseb, Portfolio Manager at Capricorn Asset Management (CAM) focuses on the importance of selecting your financial service provider and …

Economic, Market Indicators and Investing

Economic Analyst at Capricorn Asset Management (CAM) Claudia Boamah said Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth is the most important rate as it sheds light on the overall health of an economy. Boamah said one might consider investment equity or stocks during a period of high GDP growth, adding that high activity usually implies that production is profitable. “Growth figures for …

Define your Goals for Better Investment

Whether you’re a first-time investor or have been investing for many years, there are some basic questions you should always ask before you commit your hard-earned money to an investment. Join us for the Future Invest Show every week at 6:30 on Mondays on 99FM as Capricorn Asset Management gives us the information and tools to successfully manage our funds and …