There are many benefits of investing offshore. Your investment acts as a “hedge” against a weakening rand and grants you access to an incredibly diverse global market that includes the world’s most successful companies – think Amazon, Apple, Coca-Cola and Tesla. Investment experts generally agree that a portion of one’s long-term savings should be invested offshore. The size of that portion needs to be decided in consultation with your financial adviser, taking into consideration your unique personal circumstances and investment goals.
This article focuses on the practicalities of investing offshore. Do you do it directly or indirectly? How much can you take offshore?
