Investec Opps protecting wealth in uncertain times - General Market Analysis21 Sep 2001
The Investec Opportunity Fund has proved that it can protect investors' wealth in times when markets are gripped by uncertainty. The portfolio is structured to reflect a defensive bear market structure. The equity exposure is currently at 50%, with cash at 30% and bonds at 10% with property stocks making up the remaining 10%.
(Source: Financial Mail 21 September 2001)
Investec Opps Fund first in Sortino table - Media Comment27 Jul 2001
The Investec Opportunities Fund is first in the Sortino ranking table in the domestic asset allocation flesible fund category for the three years ending 30 June 2001, the same position it held at the end of March 2001.
(Source: Personal Finance, 21 July 2001)
A fund for uncertain times - Media Comment11 Jun 2001
Fund manager Piet Viljoen comes into his own during periods of market uncertainty. He proved this during the 1998 market crash by using the fund's flexible mandate to full effect. He is again battening down the hatches as he thinks turbulent markets lie ahead. To ride them out, he has opted for a combination of high liquidity and shares predominantly of a defensive nature. Investors seeking a safe haven should give the fund strong consideration.
(Source: Financial Mail, June 8, 2001)