unit trust explained
Unit Trusts are participatory interests in the assets of a traditional collective investment scheme that are bought and sold from an investment management company. Unit Trusts in South Africa are regulated by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA). Unit Trust structure and fees are transparent so you can relax knowing there won’t be any nasty surprises down the line. You can choose to invest a lump sum or a monthly amount as it suits you. 1nvest’s Unit Trusts provide access to local and international financial markets.
exchange traded funds explained
Exchange-Traded Funds, or ETF’s (with the exception of commodity ETFs) are listed participatory interest in the assets of a collective investment scheme that are bought and sold like a normal share on an exchange through your traditional stock broker on online broker. ETFs in South Africa are regulated by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) with the exception of commodity ETFs, which are listed and regulated by the JSE. ETF structure and fees are transparent so you can relax knowing there won’t be any nasty surprises down the line. 1nvest’s ETFs provide access to local and international financial markets.
