Navigating Nigeria’s Capital Market: A Guide for Investors
Nigeria boasts the largest capital market in West Africa and one of the most robust on the African continent. In October alone, the Debt Management Office (DMO) sold ₦456.57 billion in Treasury bills through its primary market auctions. Similarly, the financial system continues to attract sizable international capital inflows through avenues such as development finance, […]
4 Subtle Mistakes Investors Should Avoid
Investing is often an emotional experience for many due to the uncertainties that accompany the deployment of capital across various securities. To succeed, investors need to understand the biases and mistakes they might make during their investment journey. Here are four common but subtle mistakes to watch out for: 1. Sunk Cost Fallacy The sunk […]
Minimizing Taxes and Maximizing Returns
To minimize taxes and maximize returns, investors can use strategies like tax-loss harvesting, which offsets gains with losses, and investing in tax-advantaged accounts like IRAs or 401(k)s. Holding assets for over a year can qualify gains for lower, long-term capital gains rates. Diversifying income streams, especially between ordinary income and investment income, can also reduce […]
