Massmart
Almost nine months ago we suggested that you take an interest in two shares – Massmart and Blue Label. We suggested that they would benefit from any sort of recovery in the South African economy. At the time, investors were running scared because of the fall-out from the pandemic and the resulting lockdowns. We quoted that famous saying by Warren Buffett –
Correction
Since the V-bottom of COVID-19 in March last year, the S&P500 index has risen an amazing 86,6% without any major correction. There have been 7 “mini-corrections” of varying sizes, including the current one (which is not yet over), but in each case the market has quickly bounced back and resumed its inexorable upward trend. Consider the chart:
Rand Hedges
One of the complicating factors for a South African investor is the volatility of the rand. Many of our leading shares derive a large percentage, or even all, their income from their interests overseas – which means that their earnings are directly impacted by the strength or weakness of the rand. So, it becomes essential that you formulate a view on the