BNC#5 - Piet Viljoen: You are not Chuck Norris, take advantage of valuations and don’t put all your money in SA

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In this BNC#5 presentation, portfolio manager, Piet Viljoen, delves into his portfolio of undervalued securities and warns that each security is like a brittle twig that can easily break. He clarifies that the job is not to pick individual stocks, but to manage the portfolio using a sensible investment process. Viljoen also expands on low-risk investment opportunities in South Africa that have generated strong returns in recent years, emphasising the importance of considering valuations when investing in Africa. Viljoen notes that while South Africa may be perceived as a tough place to invest, valuation is the only reason to invest in the country, he encourages investors to take advantage of valuations but to also be mindful of the risks associated with investing in South Africa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
18 Apr 2023 3PM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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