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A person in a suit, with an oversized eye as a head, hands over ears, standing next to a long, winding document entitled "State Bonds". The text "Sagora..." is inscribed in the upper left-hand corner of the teal-coloured background.

The success of the 5 September 2023 government bonds: an enlightened investment?

7 September 2024Zoé Guelenne
Introduction On 5 September 2023, the Belgian government issued State notes offering a net rate of 2.81 %...
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Three businessmen in suits are on a downward spiral, following the trajectory of a red arrow pointing downwards, symbolising the dramatic fall in stock market indices. Their briefcases are flying out of their hands, adding to the sense of loss of control. The blue sky and clouds in the background contrast with the seriousness of the economic situation. The 'Sagora...' logo appears at the top right, adding a touch of visual identity to the image. This image illustrates the fall in the stock markets.

Monday's stock market plunge: a cold autopsy

15 August 2024Zoé Guelenne,
It was on everyone's lips, from seasoned investors to neophytes: on Monday, the stock markets plunged spectacularly, sending the...
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Two businessmen in suits are standing on the edge of a cliff. They look distressed as they see one-dollar notes engulfed in flames at the bottom of the ravine. One man is holding a briefcase and the other is bent over. The sky is clear with a few clouds in the background.

Does a monkey invest better than you (or Aunt Agathe)?

30 July 2024Zoé Guelenne,
You can't teach the old Wall Street monkeys to invest Burton Malkiel, a renowned economist, wrote in his...
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Taming the risk

Taming risk: a winning long-term gamble

3 July 2024Zoé Guelenne,
Navigating stock market fluctuations "You can't stop the waves, but you can learn to surf"...
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Three businessmen in suits and red ties run across a disappearing cinderblock bridge. One of them falls, losing his briefcase, and is carried off by a black swan, while the other two run on, symbolising the risk of the market. The background is a blue sky with clouds. The word "Sagora" appears in the top right-hand corner.

The Black Swan: a fearsome but under-feared animal

20 May 2024Zoé Guelenne,
A deep dive into the teachings of Nassim Taleb Black swans are a well-known expression in the world of finance...
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A cartoon shows a large shark leaping out of the water, mouth wide open. A man in a suit and tie, resembling Bernard Madoff, is thrown through the air, losing his briefcase, after the Ponzi scheme he was responsible for collapsed. The word "Sagora..." is written in white in the top left-hand corner.

The Man at the Top of the Ponzi Scheme

13 May 2024Zoé Guelenne,
Madoff and the Ponzi scheme "In the current regulatory environment, it is virtually impossible to break the rules". This...
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One illustration shows hands in business suits holding up large yellow arrows pointing upwards. Small businessmen stand, climb and applaud the arrows, representing success and progress despite the volatility of the financial markets. The word "Sagora..." appears in the top left-hand corner.

Portfolio Management and Market Volatility

6 May 2024Zoé Guelenne,
Portfolio management: Aunt Agathe's lesson Ah, family stories are a breeding ground for drama...
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Illustration of a smiling man in a suit and red tie beside a pile of gold coins. He is writing on a large vertical ruler with a red arrow pointing upwards, representing the cost level of a business. The background is blue, with "Sagora..." in the top right-hand corner.

How Can You Optimise Company Costs?

18 April 2024Mathias Schmit,
How can you optimise company costs and have an impact on your company's financial statements? Improving company costs...
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A businessman in a suit examines a large red downward arrow with a magnifying glass to understand the true financial performance of a company. The person is holding a briefcase in the other hand. The background is blue and the word "Sagora..." is written in the top right-hand corner.

Understanding a company's performance

18 April 2024Mathias Schmit,
When it comes to assessing a company's financial performance, it is essential to look beyond simple net profit. Well...
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A cheerful, animated man in a suit runs along holding a large alarm clock in one hand and a large gold coin with a dollar sign in the other, illustrating the concept of the "time value of money". A few sparks glow next to the alarm clock. The background is bright blue, with the word "Sagora..." in the top right-hand corner.

Understanding the Time Value of Money

17 April 2024Mathias Schmit,
The time value of money is an important concept in finance that describes the way in which money takes on value over time....
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