REFLEKSIE NA DIE OLIMPIESE SPELE
Yvonne Velthuysen • September 2, 2024
Menige Suid-Afrikaner het vasgenaal gesit voor die televisie tydens die Olimpiese Spele in Parys vanjaar.
Ons het ons ingeleef en die hoogtepunte en laagtepunte van atlete meegemaak, die blydskap asook die hartseer en teleurstellings.
Ons besef wat dit die atlete gekos het om net daar te kon wees. Vier jaar se voorbereiding en ongelooflike harde werk vir een wedloop of item.
Ek was bevoorreg om hierdie Olimpiese Spele persoonlik mee te maak in Parys, aangesien my dogter Suid-Afrika verteenwoordig het in die driekamp kompetisie.
Graag deel ek my ervaring , observasie en lesse wat ek hieruit geleer het. Meeste van dit kan ons toepas op die lewe in die algemeen maar ook op ons beleggingsstrategie.
- Tyd – dit neem soms jare om jou doelwit te bereik. Soms, soos in my dogter se geval 22 jaar.
- Toewyding – slaap, eet en leef jou doel.
- Dissipline – doen elke dag wat jy moet doen. Moenie kompromië aangaan nie.
- Fokus – weet wat jou doelwit is en werk elke dag daaraan.
- Opofferings – daar is baie dinge wat op jou pad kom waarvoor jy “nee” sal moet sê. Dis nie maklik nie.
- Span – kry ’n span wat jou ondersteun en van advies kan voorsien, aanspreeklik hou, moed inpraat en wat in jou glo.
- Finansies – dit kos ’n fortuin om jou droom te bereik. Veral in Suid-Afrika. Probeer hulp kry van borge.
- Onsekerheid – dit is moeilik om te presteer as daar onduidelikheid is oor wat van jou verwag word en wat jy moet doen. Om dit te oorkom verg ’n baie sterk persoon met ’n onwrikbare karakter.
- Ervaring – geniet alle fasette van die pad na jou doelwit toe. Leer en pas dit toe soos jy aangaan. Daar sal hoogtepunte en laagtepunte wees. Daar sal uitdagings wees. Jy sal bo uitkom.
- Geloof - glo in God. Hy loop elke tree saam met jou en Hy sal jou nooit verlaat nie.
- Balans – wanneer ’n mens kyk na bogenoemde punte asook wat dit van ’n mens verg om te kwalifiseer vir die Olimpiese Spele, lyk balans maar
- moeilik, maar dit is belangrik.
- Sukses – dit is anders vir elke persoon. Ek glo dat jy sukses bereik het wanneer jy vrede en aanvaarding ervaar. Wanneer genoeg, genoeg is.
- “DIE DAG” - so, jy het 4 jaar voorberei vir “die dag”!? Dit kan goed gaan of dit kan minder goed gaan, op “die dag”. Was dit ’n mors van tyd en geld? Nooit nie. Alles wat jy geleer het op die pad soontoe gaan jy vir die res van jou lewe gebruik en sou jy ’n minder goeie dag op “die dag” gehad het, onthou al die hoogtepunte en goeie tye op die pad soontoe en weet dat daar is lewe na “die dag”, dis jou keuse!
Wat het bogenoemde te doen met beleggings? Tyd in die mark is baie belangrik. Bly gefokus, wanneer dinge moeilik gaan hou aan met jou bydraes. Wanneer markte wisselvallig is, bly by jou beleggingsstrategie. Wanneer markte af is en jy moet aftree, “die dag” byt vas. Môre is nog ’n dag. Moenie paniekbevange en emosioneel raak nie. Werk saam met jou beleggingsspan. Weet
dat hulle jou by jou einddoel sal kry. Weet dat hulle die ervaring het. Weet dat hulle suksesvol is. Sterkte vir die pad vorentoe. Daar is lewe na die Olimpiese Spele.
In this month’s chart we can see that over the last 60 years, top five stocks now make up nearly 35% of the US market — the highest concentration on record. They include: Nvidia, Microsoft, Apple , Alphabet (Google) and Amazon. Market leadership is becoming increasingly narrow, leaving investors more exposed if these giants stumble. At Bovest we take this into consideration when constructing our client’s portfolios and it serves as a reminder of the risks of concentration and the value of diversification. Although almost every investor will have exposure to these large tech companies in one way or another, it is important to limit the level of exposure and not get caught into investing in themes or falling in love with a certain stock. At a recent event, hosted by pour partners at Ninety-One asset managers, many of the talks still revolved around the impact of AI, not only in the workplace, but investment opportunities as well. This boasts the idea that these stock might still have room to grow, but at a certain point valuations move across the tipping point, and we will see a correction in prices. Kindly contact our team if you have any questions.
In many instances, spouses choose to bequeath their whole estate to each other and the surviving spouse will look after the children. This is also good estate planning. But what will happen to the children and assets should both parents pass away? Underage children can inherit these assets but should be managed through a testamentary trust. A short video summary of the below can be watched here: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPOqkx3DP1S/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== What Is a Testamentary Trust? A testamentary trust is a legal entity created in terms of a person’s Will, which only comes into effect upon their death. Unlike inter vivos trusts, it is not operational during the testator’s lifetime. The Will serves as the trust instrument, and the testator is the founder. How Is It Created? Drafting the Will: The Will must clearly state the intention to create a trust, name the beneficiaries, identify the assets to be placed in trust, and outline the terms and conditions. Activation: Upon death, the nominated trustees apply to the Master of the High Court for Letters of Authority to manage the trust. Trustees: It’s advisable to appoint at least one independent trustee with fiduciary expertise to ensure proper governance. Why Should Clients Consider It? Protection for Minor Children: Minors cannot legally inherit until age 18. A testamentary trust ensures their inheritance is managed responsibly until they reach maturity. Special Needs Planning: A Type A Special Trust offers tax-efficient support for beneficiaries with disabilities. Asset Preservation: Prevents reckless spending by beneficiaries. Trustees manage and distribute assets according to the testator’s wishes. Managing Indivisible Assets: Useful for assets like farms or holiday homes that cannot be easily split among heirs. Tax Efficiency: Testamentary trusts may offer tax advantages, especially in the case of special trusts. Important Considerations Validity of the Will: If the Will is invalid, the trust cannot be established. Professional drafting is essential. Trustee Selection: Trustees must be trustworthy, capable, and ideally include an independent party to avoid conflicts. Costs & Complexity: Testamentary trusts involve legal and administrative costs. Clients should be made aware of ongoing compliance and management responsibilities. Family Dynamics: Clear communication and transparency in the Will can help prevent disputes among beneficiaries. Contact me at ruvan@bovest.co.za for more information. Ruvan J Grobler RFP™ (PGDip Financial Planning)
