Saving vs. Investing
Saving and investing – same-same, right? Not quite. We unpack the critical differences between saving and investing, and when you should be putting your money into your savings pot versus investing it.
Investing
Everything you need to know about investing. No jargon, no nonsense - totally Franc.
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3 Reasons You Should Invest in your Child’s Future
If you've just had a baby, or you're expecting, you should already be thinking about opening an investment account for your child. Thomas Brennan, CEO at Franc and dad of two, gives you three reasons why.
What’s a good investment return?
We talk about investment returns – how your money grows through investing – and how to compare returns to find the best investment option for you and your goal.
Introducing the Franc Offshore Equity Fund: the Sygnia Itrix S&P 500 ETF
We're excited to announce the launch of a new fund on the Franc app: the Sygnia Itrix S&P 500 ETF. Find out all about this fund and how you can access it.
Satrix Top 40 ETF Performance Update | Q1 2024
Get the (no-jargon) scoop on how the top 40 companies on the Satrix Top 40 ETF performed in the first three months of 2024.
The 5 Misconceptions I Had to Overcome to Build Wealth
You don't need to have a fat salary, know all the financial jargon or come from a rich family to build wealth. Franc investor and investing enthusiast Phumzile Qwaqwa talks about these and other investing misconceptions he had.
Understanding Investment Risk
One of the cornerstones of investing is taking on risk. This blog post helps you understand investment risk and the risk-return ratio with a no-jargon approach, and decide how much risk you can take on in your investment portfolio.
How to Make a Deposit Into Your Franc Account
This is a question we get quite a lot! If you've set up your investment goal and you're ready to start investing, follow this guide to make your first deposit.
Satrix Top 40 Performance Update | Everything but love in February
A deep dive into the performance of the top- and bottom-performing Satrix Top 40 ETF companies’ shares in February 2024.