Offshore investing, defined as investing in companies in a jurisdiction other than one’s country of residence, is a dinner party topic that is sure to solicit many differing and conflicting views. Some of these opinions are likely to be tainted by fear and anxiety stemming from local politics and currency fluctuations.
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We know Bill Gates as one of the most successful entrepreneurs of all time. In 2016, he was also named as the richest man in the world with an estimated net worth of $86.5 billion.
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When making a decision to invest a cash lump sum, it is worth considering how the worlds wealthiest 1% behave and what we can learn from them. Property and shares are often two key investment considerations.
Property vs Shares – what do the world’s 1% wealthiest people choose? Read more
Bitcoin and other crypto currencies have captured the imagination. The incredible rise in Bitcoin prices over the last three years has been a windfall for some, and it looks like an opportunity that is almost too good to be true.
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In the 2013 Berkshire Hathaway Letter to Shareholders, Warren Buffett gives advice to what he calls the “know-nothing” investor and illustrates this advice by revealing what his will stipulates for the bequest to his wife. The key points of Buffett’s advice: “You don’t need to be an expert to achieve satisfactory investment returns.” But it
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Part of our investment philosophy is to buy shares in companies that sell products where the world’s wealthiest, classified as “the 1%”, are likely to spend their disposable income. Credit Suisse research indicates that the 1% of the world’s population owned 50.8% of global wealth in 2016. The 1% seek products that have strong brands
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Our investment philosophy focuses on buying shares in companies that own strong brands. We hold onto these shares for a long time; a type of passive investing. Buying into index funds is often considered passive investing too. What are index funds? Index Funds are a portfolio of shares made up of companies that fall within
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Investment success requires a well-defined “circle of competence”. At AXIAM, we start by looking at companies that own strong brands and then apply other financial criteria to short list our favourites. One of the main reasons for this approach is that companies that own strong brands tend to be resilient, especially in times of economic
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Nike filed results for the 3rd Quarter Ending 28 of February 2017 and Nike’s share price declined sharply in after-hours trade. At AXIAM, short-term stock price movements do not concern us. Any short-term declines in stocks that we rate as valuable, could provide buying opportunities. Here we look at some for the factors that guide
Nike’s Brand Strength Read more
It is human nature to second-guess oneself when it comes to investing hard-earned money into something that will yield results over time. Investing in global brands allows you, as an investor, to buy shares in global companies that are less subject to the volatility of one market or currency. As with every major decision in
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