News & Updates
In our News & Updates section, we’ll keep you informed about what is happening at MeDirect Group. Through this section we also publish weekly market updates provided by well-established fund houses and other interesting financial reads. Make sure to visit often to keep yourself up to date.

Exploring Mutual Funds – Understanding Returns
In this article we will discuss different type of returns for a mutual fund, what these terms mean and also highlight the main differences between them. These measures look at an investment’s past performance and are useful to help you analyse a mutual fund’s performance.

BlackRock Commentary: Changing credit views amid volatility
Markets have rallied sharply from their virus lows, driven by the policy revolution and economic restart. Tighter valuations increase the risk of volatility, particularly ahead of divisive U.S. elections. Last week’s equity selloff illustrates this.

Notes from the Trading Desk – Franklin Templeton
This week is poised to be a dramatic one for the EU and the United Kingdom, with a five-day stretch of face-to-face discussions in London, referred to as a ‘moment of reckoning’.

Notes from the Trading Desk – Franklin Templeton
Last week saw equity markets continue their grind higher, with the familiar theme of US technology stocks leading the way higher. Volumes and news flow were once again fairly light due to the summer holiday season.

Franklin Templeton Thoughts: US Election – Implications across the Pond
This November’s US presidential election pits Donald Trump against Democratic nominee Joe Biden, a longtime politician who represents a more progressive policy approach. Head of European Fixed Income at Franklin Templeton, David Zahn breaks down the implications of the US election for Europe.

Exploring Mutual Funds – The Importance of Rebalancing Your Portfolio
Rebalancing is a jargon word used frequently in the investment world. It is an administrative exercise that you periodically carry out on your investment portfolio, possibly once or twice a year.
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