JSE Power Hour: The rise of Momentum
Channel: JustOneLap
Date: 2015-07-11

Momentum is the theory that trends carry on and in most cases tends to carry on for longer than we ever imagine they can.

We see momentum everywhere in life, the rise of Facebook followed by Instagram are two online social media examples while we also see it in sports, diets and of course the stock market.

Simon Brown of JustOneLap runs a pair of Momentum Portfolios (Top40 and a Midcap) that have delivered impressive returns over the last couple of years (Top40 has returned; 15.5%, 45.6% and 17.5% over the last three years while the MidCap returned 42% in its first year) beating their benchmarks in 3 out of 4 instances.

This presentation will delve into the power of momentum as a concept focusing not only on the market but also how it impacts our lives. Topics covered will include the theory, is it a passing fad, what really drives momentum and how we can spot it and profit from it in our lives (including trading).