South Africa’s strong 2025 equity rally, supported by improving sentiment, stabilising macro conditions, and a firm rand, sharply outperformed global markets and sets the stage for a more balanced but still risk‑aware investment environment in early 2026. South African equities ended the month on a high, as the JSE All Share Index advanced a further 3.7% in January, leaving it up an extraordinary 43.4% over 1 year in rand terms. By contrast, the MSCI World Index, when priced in the same...

MULTIVEST 2026 OUTLOOK As we look ahead to 2026, South Africa stands at a pivotal point in its economic journey. The investment landscape is shaped by a myriad of factors, including global economic trends, domestic policies, and socio-political dynamics. This blog aims to provide insights into what investors can expect in the coming years, highlighting potential opportunities and challenges within the South African market. Local Equities : Our market remains relatively inexpensive compared...

Contact your Multivest advisor today to align your retirement strategy. When you’re young and contributing monthly to your Retirement Annuity (RA) , it’s perfectly normal to want stability. Market dips can feel scary, and the idea of a conservative, “safe” fund might sound comforting. But when it comes to building real, long-term wealth - especially over decades - short-term calm often comes at the cost of long-term growth . The truth is: if you’re in your 20s, 30s or even 40s, time is your...