Browsing by Subject "Diversification"
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Comparing different exchange traded funds in South Africa based on volatility and returns
(North West University, 2014)Increasing sophistication of exchange traded fund (ETF) indexation methods required that a comparison be drawn between various methodologies. A performance and risk evaluation of four pre-selected ETF indexation categories ... -
Determinants of livelihood strategies among smallholder farmers on irrigation schemes in the North-West Province, South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa), Mafikeng Campus, 2015)The study assessed determinants of livelihood strategies among smallholder farmers involved on irrigation schemes in the North West Province of South Africa. The study was conducted in three districts of the North West ... -
Determining the export market diversification opportunities for the Western Cape Province of South Africa
(2015)The South African government recognises the need for export growth to contribute towards economic growth and articulates this in different national policy documents. It is evident that the Western Cape Province also ... -
Developing an agribusiness growth model for emerging farmers in Amajuba District Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal
(North-West University (South Africa), 2022)The strategies used for developing and nurturing the growth of agribusiness entities are critical for leveraging the viability and sustainability of the agribusinesses initiated by emerging farmers. It is in that context ... -
Die identifisering van realistiese bilaterale uitvoergeleenthede vir Suid-Afrika en China: ʼn Besluitondersteuningsmodel
(North-West University (South Africa), 2020)South Africa and China have a long-standing, unique trade relationship. Since 2009, China has been South Africa’s largest trade partner. South Africa primarily depends on the export of commodities. Traditionally, China’s ... -
The effects of the global financial crisis of 2007-2008 on public sector projects in Botswana during 2008-2010
(2014)This dissertation focuses on the effects of the global financial crisis of 2007-2008 on public sector development projects in Botswana during the period 2008-2010. A documentary research strategy was used to execute this ... -
Identifying industrial clusters for regional economic diversification: the case of South Africa's North West Province
(Clute Institute, 2015)Dependency on commodity exports is seen as a structural weakness in resource dependent regions. Not surprisingly, such regions have made economic diversification a key priority. The economy of South Africas North West ... -
Improved investment performance using the portfolio diversification index
(Sabinet, 2012)The residual variance method is the traditional method for measuring portfolio diversification relative to a market index. Problems arise, however, when the market index itself is not appropriately diversified. A diversification ... -
Investeringsalternatiewe vir die professionele persoon se aftreebeplanning
(North-West University, 2006)Statistically speaking, only between 4% and 6% individuals can afford to retire comfortably. When this fact is combined with changes such as a longer life expectancy, disintegration of family life and increasing pressure ... -
Resource curse and sustainable development in petroleum states of Africa: the case of Nigeria
(Kamla-Raj, 2016)There has been a plethora of research and policies aimed at salvaging Nigeria from its inability to benefit from the significant amount of proceeds from its endowed resources without success. This is largely due to reliance ...
