Investing for growth is a strategy that helps you reach your financial goals. Absa Investments provides you with the right combination of solutions, at the right time, to help make the exceptional possible.
What is a basic investment?
A basic investment is a platform to house a basket of funds and products to meet your investment needs at any particular life stage. Whether you want to start building your fortune or are saving for a rainy day there is a solution that fits your need.
What can a basic investment do for me?
The options within a basic investment offer a range of capabilities to help you reach your investment goals. Affordable, transparent and easy to understand, this is a perfect starting point for your investment journey.
Investment options
These basic investment options consist of unit trusts, investment accounts and Absa’s Life series – each offer various capabilities that can be combined as required to suit your specific risk profile and meet your investment goals.
Unit Trusts
An easy way to gain access to financial markets, both in South Africa and abroad. Absa Unit trusts require a minimum initial investment of only R2 000.
Investment Accounts
This is attractive alternative to bank deposits and savings accounts for investors with short to medium goals. Start from as little as R500 per month.
Life Series
Suited to investors with a long-term objective. While supporting disciplined investing it does offer flexibility over the minimum 5 year investment period.