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📉 Top 5 Investment Mistakes Beginners Make and How to Avoid Them
New to investing? Avoid the top 5 investment mistakes beginners make—from emotional decisions to poor diversification. This guide breaks dow
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Mar 24, 20252 min read


Investing in Mutual Funds: Understanding Mutual Funds & How to Invest them.
Learn exactly what mutual funds are and how you can grow your wealth using mutual funds.
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Mar 20, 20254 min read


Averaging Down: A Startegic Approach in the Current Stock Market
Introduction Averaging down is an investment strategy where investors buy more of a stock or asset after its price has dropped. This...
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Mar 17, 20253 min read


Ndovu’s USD Money Market Fund: USD MMF
Understanding USD Money Market Funds What is a USD Money Market Fund? A USD Money Market Fund is a type of mutual fund that invests in...
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Mar 13, 20252 min read


February 2025 Stock Market Performance Recap
February 2025 Stock Market Performance Recap from Ndovu is out! This month saw major shifts, with Tesla and Coinbase facing declines, while
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Mar 3, 20253 min read


Money Market Fund: Why have the MMF interest Rates Declined?
Money Market Funds Performance In recent months, Money Market Funds (MMFs) in Kenya have witnessed a decline in yields, raising concerns among investors who rely on these traditionally stable instruments. The downturn is primarily driven by macroeconomic factors, including declining interest rates, reduced Treasury Bill (T-bill) yields, and falling inflation. As MMFs adjust to these market shifts, digital investment platforms like Ndovu are offering alternative solutions to
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Feb 19, 20254 min read


What to Do on Payday: Smart Financial Habits for Long-Term Wealth
Payday is more than just a day to celebrate, it’s an opportunity to build financial security and long-term wealth. Too often, people get...
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Feb 17, 20254 min read


How to Be Debt-Free in 5 Steps: A Simple Guide to Financial Freedom
Debt is a silent thief. It robs you of financial freedom, limits your choices, and keeps you trapped in a cycle of monthly payments....
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Feb 17, 20254 min read


Investing in Your 20s: Why Starting Early Sets You Up for Life
Young, Bold, and Free! Your twenties are all about adventure, ambition, and independence. But while you may feel unstoppable, life’s...
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Feb 17, 20256 min read


The Power of Compounding: Why Time in the Market Beats Timing
What is Compounding? I am very sure you have come across the phrase, “let the money work for you”, this is exactly what compounding is...
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Feb 4, 20254 min read


Understanding Inflation: What It Is and How It Affects Your Money
Rising Inflation When it comes to serious and informed investing, financial planning is necessary and inflation is one area that cannot...
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Feb 4, 20254 min read


The 2025 AI Boom: How Tech is Changing and Where to Invest.
2025 has already proven to be a groundbreaking year for artificial intelligence, reshaping industries and shaking up the stock market....
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Feb 4, 20253 min read


Importance Of Diversification: How Smart Investors Weathered DeepSeek's Market Disruption.
2025 is set to be a year full of change mainly due to the leaps artificial intelligence is taking and the impact it will have on society....
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Feb 4, 20253 min read


Stock Market Performance: January 2025 Recap & Key Takeaways
“Best stocks to buy in 2025! 📈 Meta, Coinbase & Amazon soar, while NVIDIA & Tesla dip. AI, crypto & gold trends—invest smarter now!
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Feb 3, 20254 min read


Money Market Funds: What is it and Why Invest in it?
What is a Money Market Fund? A money market fund is a mutual fund that allows people to invest in highly rated, short-term debt...
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Jan 31, 20254 min read


December 2024 Market Overview: Fund Performance Highlights By Ndovu Team.
As we close out 2024, the financial markets presented a mix of challenges and opportunities across key funds. From tech resilience to...
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Jan 2, 20254 min read


The Microchip Revolution: Why Investing in Semiconductors is Essential
The semiconductor industry is often referred to as the backbone of modern technology, and for good reason. Semiconductors, which are...
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Dec 20, 20245 min read


Financial Planning for Your Child's Education: A Guide for Kenyan Parents.
As parents, one of the ways we can set up our children for success in this competitive economy we live in is by providing them with...
Michael Mosi
Dec 20, 20244 min read


Should you Really Buy Stocks at the Beginning of the Year?
As we approach the concluding trading days of the year, you may be contemplating Christmas arrangements and gift lists rather than...
Richard Kinyua
Dec 20, 20243 min read


Financial Planning for Children with Special Needs: A Comprehensive Guide
Nurturing and caring for a child with special needs requires perpetual attention, involvement, and proactive planning to give them a...
Michael Mosi
Dec 19, 20245 min read


Investing Under Trump 2025: What to Expect from His Economic Playbook
As the United States approaches a potential second Trump administration, global observers are keenly anticipating the composition of the...
Richard Kinyua
Dec 18, 20243 min read
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