When your first investment experience is with unit trusts at age seven …

About this episode

Thato Mashigo shares his diverse career path leading to portfolio management at Sanlam Private Wealth, starting with unit trusts at a young age.

You might become a portfolio manager at Sanlam Private Wealth – after trying your hand as a casino dealer, English teacher, lecturer and film producer. Thato Mashigo tells us his story.

People in this episode

Guest: Thato Mashigo

Topics covered

• unit trusts
• investment
• portfolio management
• career journey

Keywords

• casino dealer
• English teacher
• lecturer
• film producer

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Sanlam Private Wealth

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