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 […]
Life after work
We spend months or years preparing for many significant life events. The first for many of us was the build-up to going to �big school�. Our three-, four- and five-year-old selves grew increasingly excited, right up until the day school started and then there was an overwhelming flow of emotions that may have been more […]
Living to 100�
So many things have changed in the last four decades, and yet so much has stayed the same. Financial planning has become an entire profession and is no longer just a bunch of salespeople selling insurance. It�s evolved into a profoundly nuanced practice, and those of us who are continually advancing our professional development are […]
Why do we become people pleasers?
We all have reasons for doing things. It might be because we�re sticklers for following rules, or perhaps we avoid difficult situations and emotions by constantly focusing on the positives. Maybe our motivations come from a restless spirit or a drive to keep control and order – but for some of us, we become people […]
The hidden costs of credit
As 22seven recently published on medium.com, �Always think twice before you buy something on credit or take out a loan.� Here�s the thing to remember with credit – it�s just a nicer way of saying that you�re spending money you don�t have. In other words, you�re using someone else�s money to fund your current lifestyle. […]