Articles tagged as "Allan Gray Podcast"
South Africa’s reform test: Fleeting gains or fundamental change?
Last year’s strong market returns renewed optimism in South Africa after years of sluggish growth, but many investors are wondering whether the country has...
How to outsmart behavioural biases when investing – with Dr Daniel Crosby
For many investors, 2025 intensified the behavioural pressures that shape investment decisions. Markets reached record highs, even as global growth slowed an...
The cost of chasing perfection when investing – with Dr Thomas Curran
What if perfectionism is costing us more than we realise? Not just in career progression, mental health and life, but in investment decision-making too. In t...
Separating the numbers from the narratives
In the latest episode of The Allan Gray Podcast, portfolio manager Rory Kutisker-Jacobson hosts Mark Dunley-Owen, portfolio manager from our offshore partner...
From pints to Pixar
Shifting consumer patterns and behaviour. Disruptive innovations. Generational changes. These are not simply headlines; they are real challenges being...
Are global investors dependent on great expectations?
Global investors have been on a rollercoaster ride in the wake of President Trump’s announcement of an array of reciprocal tariffs which rocked global stock...
How money tells the story of humanity – with David McWilliams
Many investors focus on trying to figure out how new technologies might change the world so that they can identify and back the likely winners. But according...
Beyond the US: Separating the signals from the noise
The US has dominated global news flow in the wake of the presidential election, and market-moving headlines continue to present the temptation to act on...
How the great election year has shaped financial markets
Global elections have been a dominant force this year, with sentiment around polling and election results driving volatility in many markets.
Building multi-asset portfolios in an uncertain world
Periods of heightened uncertainty are inevitable when you are investing over the long term. And when it is not clear when or how things might change,...
Investment notes from the frontier
Investing in frontier markets is not for the faint-hearted. But for those brave enough to look beyond material risks, such as political instability, currency...
From Johannesburg to Japan: How to resist the magnetism of the magnificent seven
In conversation with Tamryn Lamb, Allan Gray portfolio manager Tim Acker and Graeme Forster, portfolio manager at our offshore partner, Orbis, explain why we...
Can long-term investors afford to invest without considering ESG?
In conversation with Nshalati Hlungwane, a manager in the Institutional Clients team, ESG analyst Raine Adams and governance analyst Nicole Hamman separate t...
Are we entering a global stockpicker’s paradise?
In conversation with portfolio manager Rory Kutisker-Jacobson, Matthew Spencer from our offshore partner, Orbis, explains why the Investment team believes th...
The new normal: What lies ahead?
In the latest episode of The Allan Gray Podcast, portfolio manager Thalia Petousis and Sandy McGregor reflect on a range of macroeconomic issues as they...
The new normal: What lies ahead?
In the latest episode of The Allan Gray Podcast, portfolio manager Thalia Petousis and Sandy McGregor, the longest-serving member of the Allan Gray Investmen...
Massive market moves: How will they shape the years ahead?
In the latest episode of The Allan Gray Podcast, chief investment officer, Duncan Artus, joins Tamryn Lamb, head of Retail, to unpack why the year was a...
Do local banks offer value in an inflationary world?
In the current period of high global inflation and slowing economic activity, how will the local banking sector fare? Are there still long-term opportunities...
Podcast: Are better outcomes for retirement savers on the horizon?
Allan Gray’s head of Assurance, Richard Carter, joins Umbrella Fund specialist Mica Townsend to discuss the challenges with the current system, the...
Podcast: Do old investment truths still hold in the current global environment?
In the latest episode of The Allan Gray Podcast, hosted by Allan Gray portfolio manager Rory Kutisker-Jacobson, Dan Brocklebank, head of Orbis UK, reflects o...
Podcast: How to think about investing in an energy-short and volatile world
From the global technology stock sell-off and rising inflation, to the war in Ukraine exacerbating a global energy crisis, investors are tasked with navigati...
Market update: Weighing up opportunity and risk in the face of volatility
While the local market has been strong, South African assets still look cheap overall compared to many of their global counterparts. There is opportunity in...
Podcast: A candid conversation with Orbis' Adam Karr
Taking a long-term, contrarian approach has influenced every aspect of how we invest and do business at Orbis and Allan Gray. From the way the firms are...
The rules for making good investment decisions
People are prone to making predictions about everything from the weather to the economy. However, relying on predictions when investing can thwart your...
Will traditional car manufacturers be driven off the road by their electric counterparts?
Investors in general are pessimistic about the autos sector. They are worried about earnings declines and the growth of electric cars, produced by the likes ...
How to be a discerning investor
Negative sentiment and lower expectations for future growth are sending investors scurrying...
Corporate governance and shareholder responsibility
What is the role of a shareholder and where does their responsibility end? Listen to this 10 minute interview with Andile Khumalo on PowerFM as Richard Carte...
How does the Budget impact me?
The 2017 Budget had some surprises, especially for the wealthy, with steep increases in income tax and dividend withholding tax. But we need to look beyond t...
What is the sweet spot for the oil price?
In the face of an OPEC oil production cut, shale producer activity and US President Donald Trump proposing various far-reaching changes what can we expect fr...
Protect your buying power by investing offshore
We are all fixated on the rand-dollar exchange rate and what it will do next, but does it really affect our day-to-day? And what can you do about it? Listen ...
The role you play in your investment success
How can you make sure you get the best value out of your investment? Listen to this 12-minute interview on PowerFM Business with Andile Khumalo, where Thandi...
What to focus on when choosing shares and other assets
How do you distinguish a good investment from a lemon? And how do you create a well-diversified portfolio? Listen to this 15-minute interview on PowerFM...
Should I invest in a unit trust?
You can invest in unit trusts for most of your financial goals, from saving for longer-term needs, to meeting your shorter-term objectives...
