Your bank will have more information about unit trusts, as will your stockbroker, accountant, lawyer or financial adviser.

Ask them to provide you with the quarterly reports or brochures from the various management companies and assist you with a decision as to which unit trust will best suit your needs.

Or for a list of the addresses of the management companies, you can write to:

THE ASSOCIATION OF UNIT TRUSTS, PO BOX 52455, SAXONWORLD, 2132

The unit trust industry has recently produced an educational video for investors. Copies can be obtained at a cost of R30-00 (including postage and VAT of 14 %) from the above address.