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Hope must make way for action.
South African government bonds remain attractive despite global shocks
“The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.” – Chinese proverb
But depressed growth and further Eskom support weigh heavily on government
“Invest for the long haul. Don’t get too greedy and don’t get too scared.” – Shelby M.C. Davis
"Speculation … allows you to put your emotions first, whereas investment gets emotions out of the picture.” – John C. Bogle
But South African bonds still offer a bulwark against global policy normalisation
But after riding the wave of optimism, we are now cautious of South African bonds at current levels
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