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Offshore investment – the exchange rate matters less than you think

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There are compelling reasons for investing offshore. In the current environment of extreme rand weakness, many investors may be waiting for some recovery to get a better entry point. But how much does the ZAR exchange rate matter in the long term? Less than you might think, as research from Ninety One has shown.

8 Jun 2023 English South Africa Business

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