For more than 30 years, Coronation Fund Managers has helped millions of South Africans invest for the future. We know that investing comes with jargon, which can be confusing.
To make things clearer, we’ve created a few short videos that help demystify investing and give simple answers to questions we hear often.
Saving is like parking your car in the driveway. It’s safe, easy to access, but it doesn’t go anywhere.
Investing is like taking the car on a long trip, there are bumps along the way, but you’re moving forward and getting closer to your destination. Saving works best for short-term goals and emergencies. Investing is for the long haul, where growth matters more than quick access.
Start small. Even R250 a month can grow into something meaningful over time.
Think of it like filling a jar with coins. At first, it rattles around, but one day you look back and it’s full. The habit matters more than the size of your first coin, because consistency and time are the key.
Think of investing like planting a tree. In the first year, it doesn’t give you much. But give it a decade or two, and it’s going to be providing you with fruit every season. Short-term goals? Use savings. Long-term dreams? Investing is where the magic of growth and compounding kicks in. The longer you stay invested, the bigger the harvest.
Yes — with most unit trusts, your money isn’t locked away. You can dip in if life throws you a curveball.
But here’s the thing: investing works best if you let your money do its job over years, not months. It’s like baking bread, you can take it out of the oven early, but it won’t taste half as good.
You don’t need to figure it all out on your own. If you’d like to go beyond these short explainer videos, our website’s Latest Insights section is packed with articles on personal finance topics. It’s a great way to keep learning at your own pace, whenever you’re ready.
