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Petri Redelinghuys is a regular on Magic Markets and with good reason. As the founder of Herenya Capital Advisors, he spends his days actively trading the market and engaging with Herenya’s community of day traders, swing traders and investors. In Episode 72 of Magic Markets, he joined us to discuss his energy positions, the use of ETFs in a portfolio and the ongoing ethical dilemma of climate issues vs. generating profits for clients. Herenya Capital Advisors is an authorised financial services provider, FSP number 47080. Visit the Herenya website to find out more and follow them on Twitter. ...

Growth. Value. Commodities. These cycles ebb and flow, with investors needing to keep a level head and clarity of thought around a long-term wealth creation strategy. In a modern world that is rapidly changing thanks to technology, not allocating a portion of a portfolio to disruptors is a mistake. With Craig Antonie from AnBro Capital Investments, we use the example of Crowdstrike to discuss a disruptive business that was incredibly ahead of its time. It takes visionary entrepreneurs to spot and understand technological trends. It takes visionary investors to be willing to take a risk on them. We also use the opportunity to congratulate the AnBro team on their latest award and to find out more about what it takes to create a boutique asset management business. Episode 71 of Magic Markets is brought to you by AnBro Capital Investments, an authorised Financial Services Provider FSP number 48371. Invest in the future. Invest in growth. Visit investinunicorns.com for more information. ...

Long-standing Magic Markets listeners will know the Future Forex team. They introduced the concept of crypto arbitrage to us, a process of making profits on Bitcoin pricing differences between South Africa and offshore. Instead of taking a view on Bitcoin itself, this allows you to generate arbitrage profits and enjoy an interesting and potentially lucrative source of income each year. You may not know this, but your annual offshore investment allowance under South African Reserve Bank rules is an asset that you can tap into every year. The content of this podcast is for information purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, nor does it represent a solicitation of any member of the public to invest. Listeners should seek professional financial advice prior to making any investment. Learn more about crypto arbitrage in this episode and visit the Future Forex website for more information. Future Forex Arbitrage Services is an authorised Financial Services Provider, FSP number 51884.https://futureforex.co.za/   ...

You’ve gotten to know Dino Zuccollo from Westbrooke Alternative Asset Management over the past couple of months. In Episode 69 of Magic Markets, we meet more of the team members, welcoming Jonti Osher and Richard Asherson to the show to delve into the fascinating world of private debt investments. Together with the Westbrooke team, we discussed the value of this asset class in a portfolio and how high-yield, uncorrelated returns can make a significant difference on a wealth creation journey. Westbrooke operates private debt funds in the UK and in South Africa, taking advantage of a gaping hole left by the banks in lending to certain businesses. The content of this podcast is for information purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, nor does it represent a solicitation of any member of the public to invest in any security. The investment vehicles managed by Westbrooke Alternative Asset Management are available to qualified, sophisticated investors only. Listeners should seek professional financial advice prior to making any investment. Visit www.westbrooke.co.za to find out more. Westbrooke Alternative Asset Management is an authorised Financial Services Provider, FSP number 46750. ...

Burgers and fairy tales. These are the things that people like to invest in. No, really. In this episode of Magic Markets, we take a step back and discuss two investment themes that we find interesting. The first is the quick-service restaurant (QSR) industry, which commands premium valuations in markets across the world. There are global giants and regional powerhouses, with examples on the JSE as well as in international markets. We discuss the different types of models followed, along with concepts like franchise vs. corporate-owned models and the benefits of each strategy. We then move on to the art of storytelling, which encompasses businesses like Disney, Netflix and Hasbro. These names are familiar to Magic Markets Premium subscribers. We discuss the different strategies and the dynamics of content creators vs. platforms. ...

Like moths drawn to a flame, some investors cannot help but choose strategies with a high risk/reward trade-off. Omid Gholamifar is one such investor. Born in Iran and having spent a great deal of time in Sweden, he has dedicated himself to uncovering investment gems in his country of birth. Through Serkland Invest, Omid is raising capital to invest in sectors like FMCG and pharmaceuticals in Iran. With this kind of experience, there’s so much to learn from him about investing in tough places. Join us on this episode of Magic Markets to learn more about Iran, a country you probably know very little about. ...