The 6 Best Books About Money and Investing
Take a page out of Warren Buffett's book and read your way to better money management, savvier investing, and overall financial know-how. The Franc team recommends 6 books to get started.
Investing
Everything you need to know about investing. No jargon, no nonsense - totally Franc.
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Your Guide to Investment Fees
While the investment fee percentages often seem small, they can have a big impact on your investment growth over time. In this blog post, we unpack what they mean and where they apply.
Market Update | A Noteworthy November for Satrix Top 40
As at the 30th of November, the Satrix Top 40 ETF – the Franc equity fund – closed at R70.20. That’s an increase of 9.5% over the past month! Let's see why the fund did so well.
Joint Savings or Investments for Couples: How To Make Them Work
Many couples consider opening a joint savings or investment together. But is this always a good idea, and if so, how can you make it work? We ask a couple's therapist for her advice.
New Feature on the Franc App: Shared Goals 🤝
We’ve launched a brand new feature on the Franc App: Shared Goals! Now you can invest and save towards goals you share with friends, family and colleagues.
Why You Shouldn’t Withdraw From Your Long-Term Investments
They say your investment is like a bar of soap – the more you handle it, the smaller it gets. If you're tempted to dip into your long-term investments this festive season, give this blog post a read first.
Market Update | Spooky Times for The Satrix Top 40 ETF
As at the 31 October 2023, the Satrix Top 40 ETF closed at R64.12. Get the lowdown on what that means and why.
What is investment portfolio diversification?
Many people in the investment world often say that it is essential to have a “diversified investment portfolio”. But what exactly does that mean and why is it important?
Should I Invest or Pay Off My Debt First?
We’ll explore the pros and cons of investing versus paying off debt, give you some key questions to ask yourself, and explore strategies for doing both at the same time.