Wealth & Invest Insights

Our insights are developed by investment professionals and thought leaders at Novare Wealth and Invests, covering economic and market developments, and perspectives on the future of business, technology, and global markets.

5 Things to Consider When Investing in a Hedge Fund

While most investors will make investment decisions with the assistance of a financial adviser, understanding these factors will help you better understand why certain hedge funds are recommended by your financial advisor over others.

Prepared by: John Henry Van der Westhuizen -  Investment Analyst

Savings Is Only The Beginning Of The Wealth Creation Journey

It is personal finance time on a Monday we're going to be taking a look at some wealth creation secrets beyond savings with the team at Novare, I am joined on the line by Dr Theuns Mans

With: Jimmy Moyaha: and Dr Theuns Mans - Wealth creation segment

Your Business Isn't Your Retirement Plan

On Wealth creation tonight, we are joined by Dr. Theuns Mans, he is the managing director of Novare, Wealth & Invest. Dr. Mans, thank you so much for your time this evening and for your patience with us. There's a lot on the going for us to discuss on a critical matters regarding how business owners should also prioritise wealth creation for themselves.

With: Gugulethu Mfuphi and Dr Theuns Mans - Wealth creation segment

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Hedge Funds vs Unit Trust Funds

We often highlight that hedge funds tend to perform better than traditional unit trust funds during bear markets and that hedge funds have a broader range of investment tools at their disposal. Rather than continuing to hammer this point (see what I did there), I thought it would be useful to explain some of the key differences using a football analogy.

Prepared by: John Henry Van der Westhuizen -  Investment Analyst

Hedge Funds vs Unit Trust Funds

We often highlight that hedge funds tend to perform better than traditional unit trust funds during bear markets and that hedge funds have a broader range of investment tools at their disposal. Rather than continuing to hammer this point (see what I did there), I thought it would be useful to explain some of the key differences using a football analogy.

Prepared by: John Henry Van der Westhuizen -  Investment Analyst

Beyond Rising Prices: Understanding Inflation’s Impact on Financial Markets

Central bankers are renowned for adjusting interest rates when inflation begins to rise.

Prepared by: Dr Theuns Mans

Strait of Hormuz: 100 days later

100 days after the disruption to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, financial markets have largely transitioned from the initial shock phase to one of adjustment. The result is a higher but still manageable energy price environment, with inflation and interest rate expectations proving more persistent than previously anticipated.

Prepared by: Craig Leach - Wealth & Investment Adviser

Iran Conflict and the Spillover to South African Investment Portfolios

On Sunday, 1 March 2026, vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz (Iran) slowed to a near standstill, the first near-complete halt in modern history. This followed joint US-Israel strikes on Iranian targets, with Iran responding via missile strikes on regional military and urban sites while sparing major oil infrastructure so far.

Prepared by: Craig Leach - Wealth & Investment Adviser

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