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What if you could own real gold without digging or risking your life? The NewGold ETF lets you do just that. It’s like owning a piece of a gold bar stored safely in a vault. No pickaxe needed. You buy small units on the Botswana Stock Exchange (BSE), and their value moves with the gold price. That’s the power of an ETF — a tool of the modern investor. Safer than a mine, smarter than a heist.

Think of banks like shops, and money is what they sell. When it costs them more to get money, they raise loan rates to stay profitable. That’s what Stanbic, Absa, and Access Bank just did. If you have a loan, repayments may go up. But if you invest in banks, you can grow with the system.

Absa and FNBB dominate Botswana’s stock market, but which offers better value to investors? This article breaks down dividend yields, earnings potential, and share price comparisons to explain why a lower price doesn’t always mean a better deal. Backed by insights from Imara Capital Securities, we explore how both banks measure up—and what it means for your money.

The analysis is based on market prices released by the BSE, assuming a P500 investment was made from January 6th 2025 to March 31 2025.

Will this move make the bank stronger and more profitable, or does it mean bigger changes that could affect future earnings and dividends?

IPO market remains in waiting mode, with investors closely watching for signs of significant movement.

Botswana’s economy is facing a challenging period, but for investors, this could translate into new opportunities.

The total market capitalisation has risen significantly by 34.4% in 2024, to P36.7 billion from P27.3 billion.

Understanding the bond market is essential for making informed decisions, whether you're seeking steady returns or portfolio diversification

Trades were mainly on account of institutional portfolio rebalancing and ordinary market transactions.

With the government conducting auctions at the end of each month, the bond market has experienced significant growth.

Absa Bank has become an inspirational story to many, particularly with how the proceeds have created a tangible impact in communities.

AMCs are not funds but are rather viewed as debt instruments, or even as structured products or as derivatives in some global jurisdictions.

These ETFs represent various exposures including the S&P500, MSCI World, FTSE 100, Eurostoxx 50, MSCI Japan, and MSCI Emerging Markets.

BSE wants to forge understandings and agreements for potential cross-listing of companies as well as products and the transfer of skills.

Investors are shifting gears to Platinum amid Palladium's struggles

No matter how far she ventures, her heart remains invested in Botswana, a solid foundation that keeps her anchored in her true value

The program is designed to equip SMEs with the skills and knowledge needed to list debt or equity on capital markets.

NewGold ETF has surged 271% since its listing in 2012, significantly outperforming the overall market performance of the BSE.

BSE Acting CEO Kopano Bolokwe Amidst BRICS’ Bullion Binge ETF price has gone up by 63.2% since 2020 Has gained 26% from January 1 to...