Easy Does It - A podcast by EasyEquities

We’ve invited Nozi Van Heerden, a personal finance educator, author, and self-proclaimed “ETF baby”, to join us in the Easy Does It kitchen to share her own investment ingredients when cooking up her portfolio.

Nozi gets very candid with us for this episode, sharing her taboo investment habits, explaining her investment strategy, as well as how her love for ETFs (Exchange Traded Funds) and index investing came about. And more!

With over 15 000 subscribers following her insights via her own channels, Nozi also shares how she got to the point where she’s grown in popularity and influence in the tricky finance space. To hear about all of these, as well as to find out which are favourite ETFs, make sure to listen to this episode. By the end of the conversation you will understand why so many follow her every word.

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Join us in the Easy Does It kitchen for a conversation with Josh Viljoen, senior auditor, founder of the Smart Money SA blog, and finance content contributor for FinMeUp.

We chat to Josh to get an understanding of how he chooses his own investments and navigates the markets. He introduces us to his “Two-bucket” system, the ingredients to whipping up a good portfolio (i.e. diversifying across different sectors), and more.

We also find out about Josh’s favorite ETFs (Exchange Traded Funds) and stocks, with Josh giving simple and technical insights about why he likes certain stocks so much.

Make sure to listen to this episode for gems from the finance maverick in the making. Share the love with us on social media by letting us know what you think of the episode by tweeting @EasyEquities @thejoshviljoen or tagging us on the gram.

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The man, the myth, the legend, JD Breytenbach is back on the Easy Does it podcast. Answering some burning investor questions while giving us a scoop on all the important financial events that had the markets moving and shaking in the month of May.

The Senior Trader at Purple Group highlights the big investment global themes and macroeconomic factors that affected markets in May. He delves into the effect of artificial intelligence on share prices, the US debt ceiling, earnings that stood out, and the Purple Group's rights issue.

The financial market sangoma also throws the bones and highlights events he expects to be the market-driving factors in June, such as inflation and the rand.

Press play as JD also answers that age-old question: Why are commodities attractive during a time of recession?

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Being a property developer is no easy feat, but double that with being a disruptive force in that industry and you’ve got Jonathan Liebmann: a property legend in the making, changing the South African landscape.

Jonathan talks urban villages, the synthesis of property with lifestyle as inspired by innovation in tech, the modern phenomena of being a digital nomad, and how BlackBrick (a modern property space which people can invest in for as little as R1 via EasyProperties) represents this way of living by keeping technology at the core of its appeal.

Hit play on this episode to hear from the man behind the development BlackBrick and Jozi’s Maboneng Precinct among many other projects, to hear what the future holds for BlackBrick and innovative property development at large!

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Nobody likes to think about and plan for their own death, but when you’re investing toward a future that results in generational wealth then you need to know your options. We invited Sascha Graham, Head of Legal at Purple Group, to tell us what happens to one’s easyequities account and investments upon death.

Did you know that your assets and liabilities form part of your estate? But did you know that you need a little paperwork (like a will) and admin (updated death benefits forms) in order to determine how your estate is distributed upon death?

Sascha untangles the complex web of legislations, investment vehicles and paperwork that govern how investments are dealt with upon passing.

While we try to make everything Easy, this conversation and topic may be one that helps when things get difficult. Hit play, and soak in the insights from the Easy Legal Eagle.

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The man, the myth, the legend, JD Breytenbach is back on the Easy Does it podcast. Answering some burning investor questions while giving us a scoop on all the important financial events that had the markets shaking in the month of March.

The Senior Trader at Purple Group highlights the big investment global themes and macro economic factors that affected markets in March, delves into Transaction Capital, shares his thoughts on Alibaba and touches on the effects of the US banking crisis.

The financial market sangoma also throws the bones and highlights events he expects to be the market-driving factors in April.

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We welcomed entrepreneur, investor, and social media celebrity known to most as ‘Frugal Sibusiso’ to tell us how to improve your chances of getting your home loan over the line.

Sibusiso gives a run-down of the property purchase process, as well as sharing tips and tricks on getting the most out of financing property investments.

Find out why Sibusiso believes buyers should save up for deposits on property purchases, the documentation typically required, the power of negotiation (with property agents and banks), the role of credit, and a lot more.

Property lovers will love this episode, so make sure to tune into the conversation!

If you’re not quite ready to buy an entire property yourself, make sure to check out EasyProperties here.

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Bulls and bears? Recession? Dollar-cost averaging? Store of value? If you have come across these words/terms before but aren’t sure what they really mean then we’ve got you covered.

Our chat with Ludwik van Wyk continues as we talk about a wide range of topics that relate to a recession.

We talk about emotions related to buying shares and having discipline through the best and worst times in the markets, to the value in investing in different assets in anticipation of a recession, and what makes commodities (raw materials/primary agricultural products) so attractive when the economy isn’t doing so well.

The Managing Director at Telos Wealth Capital offers up practical finance tips that everyone can apply to improve their personal finances.

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In the first part of our conversation with Ludwik van Wyk, we chat to the Managing Director at Telos Wealth Capital.

We spoke about his upbringing and what shaped him into the investor he is today, what hedge fund managers do, and the three investment principles he lives by.

He also encourages investors (new and seasoned) to understand the businesses and industries they have interest in as a means to starting their investment journeys.

And finally, Ludwik delves into what a recession really means to everyday people. Even though interest rates may seem far removed from people watching the news cycle, he puts recession in a way anyone would understand (and should beware of).

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A few moments of truth about investing.

If you ever feel like you're alone in making investment mistakes, this episode is definitely for you! We have collected a few voicenotes from the Easy community to share the pain among each other, as this is a safe space after all.

Dj @ Large is joined by Cay-low Mbedzi (Junior Brand Manager at EasyEquities) and Jessica Joubert (Head of Social Media at EasyEquities) to serve as the episode's agony uncle and aunt, respectively.

Rewind and hit play to hear the different investing confessions - the good, the bad, the risks and rewards, and the ugly parts of following trends and allowing emotions to spiral.

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Are emotions a bad thing when it comes to money?

This question sets us up for this episode, featuring independent Financial Planner, Obakeng Maoka.

Obakeng weighs up IQ versus EQ to unpack which is more important in managing money, as well as touching on the influences of our upbringings on our financial personalities.

The financial planner also shares the four most prominent emotions that researchers found have an influence on our financial decisions.

Listen to this episode to check whether you agree with what researchers say about these emotions, as well as how to separate emotions from money.

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We chat to a pro (a legit professional) in finance, Obakeng Maoka, who is an independent financial planner to break down the difference between financial advice and financial education, and why the distinction is important.

The conversation unpacks why South Africans desperately need more financial education and higher literacy in this regard.

Obakeng also tells us who is allowed to give financial advice and how to verify their credentials, the role influencers play in this space, and what financial planners actually do for clients. He even goes so far as to bust a few myths about financial planners!

Hit play to listen to this episode now.  Protect yourself, know the difference!

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Anna Machaka, the author of Little Money Egghead, which is a children’s book about money, joins us to talk about empowering children with financial literacy.

We take a tour through Anna’s own journey with money as a young child, which we believe many South Africans would be able to relate to, and see how she came about to author her book after becaming a parent.

Even though Anna’s book is written for children aged 3 - 12 years old, Anna shows us just how the lessons go beyond the kids, and extend to parents and guardians as well.

Hit play on this episode to get a peek behind Anna’s motivations and passion, as well as the guiding principles that other parents can adopt in order to build generational habits.

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2022 was a massive year for the Easy Does it podcast. We stripped away all the jargon and complication associated with investing, whilst encouraging ordinary South Africans to own the market.

Press play as Dj @ Large rewinds back to some key guests and moments from 2022. From hosting CEO’S, investment professionals, entrepreneurs to finlit influencers.

Thank you for supporting the podcast and helping us reach more than 200 000 downloads  across more than 150 countries!

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There's no doubt that 2022 was an interesting year for investors. A year filled with uncertainty and opportunity. From Russia's invasion of Ukraine, to global monetary tightening, raising interest rates to never-ending power cuts.

So as we come to the end of the year, take a second to reflect on your investment portfolio and overall relationship with your money.

Were you able to own the market? Did you panic and sell or did you buy the dip? Were you able to stay committed to your budget? What financial lessons did you come out with?

On this episode Dj @ Large shares some of his financial goals and lessons from 2022.

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People say that laughter is the best medicine, but does this count when it comes to finding the cure for money problems?

We find out with DJ Khathu, the South African Hip Hop DJ, radio and music producer, and comedian, who offers up a humorous perspective of our relationships with money.

With his well-known laugh that he even earns an income from, Khathu gives us a peek behind his curtain as a performer and entertainer juggling money and fame.

A quote from this conversation that we believe everyone can learn from is that “It’s not about how much money you make, it’s about how much money you keep.” Well, Khathu shares his experience in keeping the money he has made.

From investing to learning how to cook, we share lessons from the DJ in this episode.

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Whether it’s December, Easter or Eid, the festive season is financially testing for South Africans. But, since we’re all in this together, we hit up a pro (a legit professional) in finance, Obakeng Maoka. A wealth champion!

Obakeng is an independent financial planner that we invited to help through this and future festive seasons and out finances.

We chat about the practical financial products and tools that money-savvy people harness to get through the festive periods. We also talk to Obakeng about the Christmas bonus and managing pressure that comes with navigating money and family.

Tune into this episode, preferably before any festive season.

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The second episode of our 3-part special with Satrix’s Kingsley Williams, Chief Investment Officer, we talk about Index Tracking and what this really means.

We know that a good investor makes sure to diversify, but the sophisticated investor can do this through funds like Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs).

Our whole vibe is that we like to simplify things that are mystified, and one of the more intimidating concepts in the world of investing are ETFs and Index-Tracking.

Press play to listen to the full conversation and share the love with us on social media by letting us know what you think of the episode by tweeting @EasyEquities @SATRIX_SA or tagging us on the gram.

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The first episode in a 3-part series with Satrix’s Kingsley Williams, Chief Investment Officer, we look at the megatrends that investors should keep sight of heading in 2023 and beyond.

This episode is based on Kingsley’s presentation at the 2022 LeaderEx, which you can check out here.

What are megatrends? Simply put, these are the major patterns and trends on a global scale.

Kingsley and Dj @ Large look at and break down five megatrends that long-term investors need to beware of as well as their potential opportunities.

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The third and final episode in our 3-part special with Satrix’s Kingsley Williams, Chief Investment Officer, is all about Thematic Investing.

If you’re new to investing, then you’ll have to trust us when we say that Thematic Investing is one of the rare yet sexy investment philosophies out there, and we break it all down in this conversation.

By now you might be well-aware of what Megatrends are, but how can investors invest in a way that they can benefit from them?

Kingsley and the Satrix team answer that question in this very episode.

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