The market may be unpredictable, but your investment strategy doesn't have to be. Investec Investment Management experts Ebeth Van Heerden, Head of Investment Distribution & Intermediaries, and Paul McKeaveney, Portfolio Manager, share their insights on what approaches are winning, common mistakes investors make, and why staying the course is important. Podcast key moments 00:00 – Introduction 01:06 – Investing vs savings, what’s the difference? 02:56 – Why is investing so difficult? Why do you choose the right investment for your needs? 04:51 – The value of time 06:53 – Risk mitigation strategies 08:03 – Investment lessons from the past 10:00 – Common mistakes investors make in times of uncertainty 12:36 – Should we be putting more funds offshore, given headwinds facing South Africa? 13:57 – Buying into a concentrated index 15:34 – What does “invest and forget” mean? 17:09 – Active vs passive investment strategy 18:23 – Which asset classes are outperforming in 2024? 19:45 – Key factors investors should be thinking about today. Hosted by seasoned broadcaster, Jeremy Maggs, the No Ordinary Wednesday podcast unpacks the latest economic, business and political news in South Africa, with an all-star cast of investment and wealth managers, economists and financial planners from Investec. Listen in every second Wednesday for an in-depth look at what's moving markets, shaping the economy, and changing the game for your wallet and your business. Read more on www.investec.com/now