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1 week ago | 
cover.co.za | Wendy Myers
By Wendy Myers, Head of Securities at PSGWendy Myers, Head of Securities at PSG, explores how individual investors can maximise their portfolio returnsAs an investor, the goal isn’t just about boosting returns; it’s about doing so without torpedoing your portfolio in the process. That means resisting the temptation to throw everything into one hot stock just because everyone in your neighbourhood WhatsApp group is doing it.
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1 week ago | 
moneymarketing.co.za | Wendy Myers
As an investor, the goal isn’t just about boosting returns; it’s about doing so without torpedoing your portfolio in the process. That means resisting the temptation to throw everything into one hot stock just because everyone in your neighbourhood WhatsApp group is doing it. There are three foundational principles I always come back to: diversification, knowing your risk tolerance and harnessing the power of compounding.
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2 weeks ago | 
businessreport.co.za | Wendy Myers
Wendy Myers|Published 6 minutes agoDiscover the key benefits of investing in shares and learn how to build a successful portfolio. This guide provides essential tips for new investors to navigate the world of equities and avoid common pitfalls. Image: PixabayWhen constructing an investment portfolio, the savvy investor knows that shares are the single asset class that provides real returns over the long term.
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2 months ago | 
veterinarypracticenews.com | Wendy Myers
The "Rule of 7" marketing principle suggests clients must hear a message seven times before they will buy or accept a product or service.1 A 2024 survey of 1,000 pet owners revealed nearly 40 percent of dog and cat owners do not believe their pets are at risk of getting heartworms and nearly 30 percent said their pets are not on heartworm disease prevention.2 A single voice—whether veterinarian or technician—explaining the importance of parasite prevention is not sufficient.
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Feb 4, 2025 | 
veterinarypracticenews.com | Wendy Myers
A hospital manager called me for advice on coaching a client service representative who is great face-to-face with clients but comes across as curt and rude on the phone. "How can she be more engaging during phone conversations?" he asked. Here are ways every team member can have meaningful connections over the phone:1) Visualize your callerPhone calls are often the first touchpoint for existing and prospective clients.
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Jul 3, 2024 | 
bbrief.co.za | Wendy Myers
Wendy Myers | Head | Securities | PSG Wealth | mail me |Warren Buffet’s favourite holding period for a stock is “forever”, but even he acknowledges there are valid reasons for selling a stock. Deciding when to sell a stock is something both professional and retail investors grapple with. In fact, it’s accepted wisdom that it is psychologically easier to buy a stock than to sell one. When to sell?
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Apr 15, 2024 | 
bbrief.co.za | Wendy Myers
Wendy Myers | Head | Securities | PSG Wealth | mail me |When it comes to the world of investing, many people have no idea where to start, how to invest, and what the risks are. There are also several myths surrounding trading in shares that need to be debunked to help you make informed decisions that will stand you in good stead in the long run. The reality of investing in shares is nothing like gambling. To understand why, we need to consider what investing in shares means.
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Apr 10, 2024 | 
insurancebiz.co.za | Wendy Myers
10-04-24 / Wendy Myers Warren Buffet’s favourite holding period for a stock is “forever”, but even he acknowledges there are valid reasons for selling a stock. Deciding when to sell a stock is something both professional and retail investors grapple with. In fact, it’s accepted wisdom that it is psychologically easier to buy a stock than to sell one.
Fundamentally the two human emotions that influence investors when they are considering selling a stock are greed and fear.
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Apr 4, 2024 | 
iol.co.za | Wendy Myers
Deciding when to sell a stock is something both professional and retail investors grapple with. File photo. Published 6m ago | Published 6m agoBy: Wendy MyersWARREN Buffet’s favourite holding period for a stock is “forever”, but even he acknowledges there are valid reasons for selling a stock. Deciding when to sell a stock is something both professional and retail investors grapple with. In fact, it’s accepted wisdom that it is psychologically easier to buy a stock than to sell one.
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Mar 27, 2024 | 
insurancebiz.co.za | Wendy Myers
27-03-24 / Wendy Myers Johannesburg - Amid escalating volatility in global equity markets due to numerous factors, an understanding of the concept of volatility and how it can play to your advantage is important for investors.
The stock market is constantly in motion, with market indices and shares fluctuating daily. During more stable periods the JSE All Share Index and the S&P500 Index, for example, gain and lose less than 1% per day.
