The easy money has been made, it’s time for investors to grit their teeth – Magnus Heystek 

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The hard-hitting Magnus Heystek unpacks what has been a tough start to the year for the financial markets. Heystek, who has been bullish on technology-focused businesses –specifically in the US – for the better part of a decade, says he and his team are mulling over a change in strategy. It’s been all about the US stock markets, but a paradigm shift in the markets, together with economic policy, may favour investment returns in different destinations in the 10 years to follow. Europe and parts of Asia look especially encouraging, according to Heystek, who adds that the commodity boom has been a saving grace for the South African economy and treasury.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
27 Jan 2022 7AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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