Investment Academy Archive February 2010

Protect your “peepers” for less

One in six South Africans wears some form of corrective eye care (whether it’s glasses or contact lenses). But despite these high numbers, only 50% of us have our eyes tested on a regular basis. So this week, we’re looking at how you can reduce the cost of caring for your vision.

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Three ways to profit from pairs

Which is easier to predict: How far the share price of Pick ‘n Pay will rise over the next few days, or whether you think Woolworths will do better than Mr Price?

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Trading currency: How to easily play moves in this market

"How does the average trader or investor buy and sell currency?" This week, I asked two currency experts D. R. Barton and Tapiwa Karoro to share the most common and accessible ways of trading currency… and which instruments might be the most useful for your portfolio.
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Here are our top 5 insurance tips for homeowners

You wouldn’t drive a new car off the show room floor without shopping around for insurance would you? But, the number of people who don’t plan their insurance properly would surprise you. Here are five tips to help make buying homeowners’ insurance cheaper…
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4 ways to test balance sheet strength

In these uncertain times, investors keep being told to look for strong balance sheets before buying a share. But what does a strong balance sheet look like? Today, MoneyWeek strategist Tim Bennett tells you what to watch out for are…
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How to be a successful bidder at art and antique auctions

There’s nothing like the thrill of an auction. It’s an aggressive and utterly nerve-wracking experience – especially if you’re a first time bidder. But there are ways to make the experience a lot easier…
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