An exchange-traded fund (ETF) is a basket of shares or bonds that trades on the stock exchange like a single share.
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When the JSE revised its Listings Requirements in October 2022, it quietly modernised South Africa’s exchange-traded ecosystem. Similar reforms in the US and Europe had already fuelled record inflows into active ETFs, and local timing proved ideal.
Real estate investment trusts (REITs) are listed companies that own income-producing real estate—logistics parks, data centres, apartments, healthcare facilities, and retail centres.
Global REITs are companies that own and operate income-producing real estate—warehouses, data centres, apartments, retail, and more—across multiple countries.
After years of heightened inflation and aggressive rate hikes, the global picture is beginning to shift.
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) are closely tied to interest rate cycles— not due to a fixed one-to-one relationship, but because the forces that shape interest rates also influence the underlying value of real estate.
Listed property has quietly undergone one of the most significant evolutions in modern investing.
As inflation recedes and interest rates begin to stabilise, global markets are entering a more deliberate phase—one that calls for measured allocation rather than reactive defence. In this recalibrated landscape, income, resilience, and sectoral relevance are once again in demand.
Global real estate investment trusts (REITs) have been quietly regaining momentum throughout 2025. After three years of widespread underperformance and economic pressure, this sector is beginning to stabilise—and even outperform broader equity markets.
When it comes to investing, the landscape is filled with choice—but that doesn’t mean investors have to pick a side. Whether you’re exploring exchange-traded funds (ETFs) or traditional unit trusts, the real question is: which approach aligns best with your investment goals, risk appetite, and timeline?
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