Reconnecting with your values
When life gets full and busy, it�s hard to remember why we do what we do, and it�s easy to become unhealthily disconnected from who and what we value. As Dr Susan David often says, finding your “why” can be as simple as reconnecting with your values and reframing your everyday activities in relation to […]
And what are the voices saying?
There are times in the year when we see and engage with more people than usual – through end-of-year functions, annual celebrations, birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, funerals and the like. It can be wonderful – but it can also be stressful. We are quickly reminded that these old friends, colleagues and distant family from far-off shores […]
Our emotions tell OUR truth, not THE truth
Did you know that listening to classical music has been proven to lower blood pressure, make us more emotionally available, help us sleep better and relieve anxiety? Ironically, our emotions around money can achieve the exact opposite! Firstly, if money brings up a lot of emotions for you, you�re not alone. Financial expert Ramit Sethi […]
Political influence and the markets
Religion, politics and money are all connected – and probably always have been! This is because they�re all currency for influence, power and status. These three topics can become highly volatile when we’re in social settings as they�re super subjective. The markets, politics and religion all give us a sense of belonging, purpose and stories […]
Can the Enneagram help you with your money habits?
If you’re not familiar, the Enneagram is a personality typing tool that focuses on why we do what we do. It is a model of nine interconnected personality types – from the Ancient Greek word �ennea� for nine. A quick Google search will tell you what you need to know and guide you to free […]
Holiday-proof your financial plan
Holidays should be a time of restoration and relaxation. But for savvy investors, who are seldom able to switch off or turn down the volume on their analytical brain activity, it can be a time of stress and panic. Whether you�re entering your annual time of leave or it�s a sneaky mid-year break, if you�re […]
Hedge Funds in South Africa
We aim to be financial planners who know how to help you get you the life you deserve. With our experience, know-how, and personalised approach, we can help you plan towards the life and wealth that you desire. From your individual financial needs to that of your family and business requirements, we cover the full […]
Common Hedge Fund Strategies
With a solid 70-year history, hedge funds are a popular choice for those with larger investment portfolios. At Victus Group, we�ve helped many of our clients integrate, and work towards, the strategic use of hedge funds in their financial planning. We have found that hedge fund strategies offer a robust solution to cover a broad […]
The history of hedge funds
Whenever we experience dips in the market, or feel the effects of a recession and hiked inflation, analysts and wealth managers remind us that the general trend over the last hundred years is a positive one – with the resounding message being that it�s about time in the markets, not the timing of the markets. […]
No such thing as a �sure thing�
When it comes to investing, many people search for opportunities that will give them the highest return with the lowest risk. In some respects, they�re searching for that �sure thing�. But, as we all know – there�s no such thing as a sure thing. There is risk with everything.� In the world of investing, certain […]