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About ResearchInvest
ResearchInvest is an independent South African platform created to share objective, evidence-based analysis of local and global financial markets. We focus on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE), government and corporate bonds, macroeconomic trends, and core investment principles — always from an educational and research perspective.
Every article, market review, and research paper published here is grounded in publicly available data and academic methodologies. We deliberately avoid any commercial partnerships, sponsorships, or affiliations with financial product providers so that the content remains completely impartial.
Our readers include students, academics, individual investors, and professionals who simply want to deepen their understanding of how South African markets work — from valuation techniques and portfolio construction to the impact of monetary policy and commodity cycles on the rand.
ResearchInvest does not offer financial advice, personalised recommendations, or investment products. The sole purpose of this platform is to promote financial literacy and independent thinking about investing in the South African context.
South African Investment Research in Numbers
Key statistics and historical context from decades of market data.
Insights from South African Researchers
Selected quotes from economists, academics, and analysts on investment topics relevant to South Africa.
The JSE has shown remarkable resilience despite currency volatility, largely due to the dominance of globally diversified companies.
Dr. N. Mbatha
Senior Economist, Stellenbosch UniversityUnderstanding behavioural biases remains one of the most underrated aspects of investment decision-making in emerging markets.
Prof. R. van Wyk
Head of Finance, UCT GSBLong-term real returns from South African equities have been competitive globally when measured in hard currency.
L. Naidoo
Fixed Income Analyst, Reserve BankDiversification across asset classes matters more in South Africa than in most developed markets because of rand volatility.
Prof. K. Mokoena
Wits Business SchoolThe relationship between commodity prices and the rand remains one of the strongest predictors in South African financial markets.
Dr. S. Pillay
Chief Economist, Nedbank CIBPatient, evidence-based investing has consistently outperformed emotional or speculative approaches in the South African context.