4. Electronic Theses and Dissertations (ETDs) - Faculties submissions
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Item An Investment House Using Contracts for Differences to Grow the Business(University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, 2023) Maine, Mothepu Zebedia; Horne, ReneeThe world of financial markets and investments has grown enormously over the years, with various products developed over the years. Besides the normal shares that one can invest in, bonds, Single Stock Futures (SSF), exchange traded products/notes and Contracts for Differences (CFDs) have been introduced into the financial markets. SSFs and CFDs are leveraged financial instruments that are derivatives of shares. They leveraged, meaning that the profits and losses resulting from the derivatives are enhanced when compared to profits and losses from normal shares investments/trading. The research conducted for this business venture report indicates that there is a potential market gap that can be exploited. The SSFs are more costly compared to CFDs and they expire every three months. The CFDs on the other hand do not expire, meaning they can be held for a long time, as long as they don’t move too fast and far against your position. This business venture proposal justifies through research, that the CFDs are the cost-effective derivative instruments through an investment house to grow a business. Data analysis over hedge fund managers’ performance through unspecified derivatives, and hedging activities by different listed firms gleaned from their financial statements give a strong assurance that the business model based on the CFDs is viable. The business model and proposal was first developed using the business canvas model together with some financial assumptions, and then expanded into the report.Item Enhanced motor vehicle security in South Africa(University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, 2022) Luthuli, Sabatha; Ahwireng-Obeng, AsabeaThis study was aimed at investigating enhanced motor vehicle security in South Africa. there has been an increase in car theft in South Africa as a result of dwindling motor vehicle security in the country. Therefore, it was important to investigate enhanced motor vehicle security solutions and how this gap in motor vehicle security can be filled by new investors. The study objectives were as follows to explore the views of potential motor vehicle security customers in South Africa, and to demonstrate business opportunity through a survey of potential motor vehicle security customers in South Africa. The quantitative research method was applied in order to achieve the research objectives of this study. The quantitative data used in this study was collected by means of an online questionnaire and there were 55 research respondents who are potential motor vehicle security customers in Gauteng, South Africa. The data collected was analysed using SPSS Statistics 28. According to the study, potential vehicle security customers in South Africa need additional security and with their current vehicle security. In addition, potential vehicle security customers in South Africa will buy a steering lock because they are concerned about security. Further, potential vehicle security customers in South Africa believe that this concept product is the best to protect their vehicle and they have a strong appeal for the product. The results also showed that some potential vehicle security customers in South Africa are willing to spend up to R1000 on vehicle security because are somewhat concerned about their parked cars that are left unattended for a long time. Furthermore, the results showed that potential vehicle security customers in South Africa are willing to purchase this concept product as a gift for someone. Based on this study, the government should encourage investment in motor vehicles and property security in the country, and investors should explore various innovative methods of providing motor vehicle security to potential customers. In addition, the government should encourage comprehensive insurance coverage for potential motor vehicle customers and should reinforce public security to reduce the current security risk for potential motor vehicle customers