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David Shapiro: Why I'm going offshore in 2020 - and focusing on tech

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The lack of tech-focused opportunities on the JSE rather than anything to do with politics is pushing SA's favourite market commentator into the offshore investing camp. In the latest episode of Rational Radio, David Shapiro unpacked why he is going offshore in a big way this year. He also explained the sharp rise in Richemont's share price and why he is a fan of Davos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

20 Jan 2020 8AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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