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Allow us to introduce EasyCredit. Toward the end of 2023 the team at EasyEquities created a new dimension to investing that helps you achieve your long-term goals.
Mbulelo Mpofana, EasyCredit Product Manager, introduces and unpacks this groundbreaking financial product to our audience.

EasyCredit allows investors to access financial credit/loans backed by your assets on EasyEquities, meaning you can remain invested even when you need access to funds to address any immediate financial issues you may experience.

Listen to this episode to find out how it works, the qualifying criteria for EasyCredit, how your investment fluctuations affect your loan, and more.

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DISCLAIMER: EasyEquities is a product of First World Trader (Pty) Ltd t/a EasyEquities which is an authorised Financial Services Provider. FSP number: 22588. This material is not intended as and does not constitute financial advice or any other advice and is neither exhaustive nor prescriptive. The views expressed by the contributor are his or her own (as an independently registered financial services provider, financial adviser or other independent capacity), and not necessarily endorsed by EasyEquities (as a separate financial services provider).

We have invited Sascha Graham, Head of Legal at Purple Group and EasyEquities, back to the Easy Does It studio for a chat about the safety of your investments in EasyEquities.

The ever-charming legal eagle simplifies the complex rules around financial regulations that Easy abides by.

This episode explains what it means when your investments are ‘ring fenced’ from EasyEquities’ operations, and whether fractional shares are protected as well as the voting rights around them (since we were on the topic of fractional shares anyway).

For frequently asked questions, check out the Easy answers for any questions you may have here: https://support.easyequities.co.za/support/home

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DISCLAIMER: EasyEquities is a product of First World Trader (Pty) Ltd t/a EasyEquities which is an authorised Financial Services Provider. FSP number: 22588. This material is not intended as and does not constitute financial advice or any other advice and is neither exhaustive nor prescriptive. The views expressed by the contributor are his or her own (as an independently registered financial services provider, financial adviser or other independent capacity), and not necessarily endorsed by EasyEquities (as a separate financial services provider).

We’re joined again by Siyabulela Nomoyi, Quantitative Portfolio Manager at Satrix, to explain how to read and understand fund factsheets.

It may look intimidating, but a fund factsheet/MDD (Minimum Disclosure Document) is the key information document for exchange traded funds (ETFs), unit trusts, and other types of funds.

Siya breaks it down, covering different aspects to look out for such as fund performance, fees, dividends, and other components.

But this episode isn’t just about translating paper. Siya does a great job in painting the bigger picture by showing us how funds work as well as the pitfalls to avoid when investing in funds.

Aside from his talents in attracting money, Siya is so passionate about education that he has his own blog site where he talks about funds and investing in general. You can check it out here: https://www.siyatheetfguy.com/

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DISCLAIMER: EasyEquities is a product of First World Trader (Pty) Ltd t/a EasyEquities which is an authorised Financial Services Provider. FSP number: 22588. This material is not intended as and does not constitute financial advice or any other advice and is neither exhaustive nor prescriptive. The views expressed by the contributor are his or her own (as an independently registered financial services provider, financial adviser or other independent capacity), and not necessarily endorsed by EasyEquities (as a separate financial services provider).

Urban tranquillity meets urban buzz!

Akaru Bryanston is a brand spanking new listing on EasyProperties. Urban living apartments located in the affluent residential suburb of Bryanston, which is part of Sandton. This exclusive neighborhood is renowned for its luxurious lifestyle and provides easy access to top-notch schools, medical centres, numerous office parks, and convenient shopping centres, all within minutes from Akaru Bryanston.

In this episode, we're joined by Tyron Baird to tell us everything we need to know about this new development. From the architectural style that draws inspiration from the minimalist lines of Japanese design, to the use of natural materials, modern finishes, and a variety of amenities that promote a balanced work-life environment and a remarkable living experience.

Construction of Akaru is expected to be completed in 2024, presenting an excellent investment opportunity in a highly sought-after location. Press play to hear more about this listing.

Let us know what you think of this episode by tweeting us at @EasyEquities or sharing the property love on Instagram by tagging us.

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DISCLAIMER: EasyEquities is a product of First World Trader (Pty) Ltd t/a EasyEquities which is an authorised Financial Services Provider. FSP number: 22588. This material is not intended as and does not constitute financial advice or any other advice and is neither exhaustive nor prescriptive. The views expressed by the contributor are his or her own (as an independently registered financial services provider, financial adviser or other independent capacity), and not necessarily endorsed by EasyEquities (as a separate financial services provider).

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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DISCLAIMER: EasyEquities is a product of First World Trader (Pty) Ltd t/a EasyEquities which is an authorised Financial Services Provider. FSP number: 22588. This material is not intended as and does not constitute financial advice or any other advice and is neither exhaustive nor prescriptive. The views expressed by the contributor are his or her own (as an independently registered financial services provider, financial adviser or other independent capacity), and not necessarily endorsed by EasyEquities (as a separate financial services provider).

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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DISCLAIMER: EasyEquities is a product of First World Trader (Pty) Ltd t/a EasyEquities which is an authorised Financial Services Provider. FSP number: 22588. This material is not intended as and does not constitute financial advice or any other advice and is neither exhaustive nor prescriptive. The views expressed by the contributor are his or her own (as an independently registered financial services provider, financial adviser or other independent capacity), and not necessarily endorsed by EasyEquities (as a separate financial services provider)

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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DISCLAIMER: EasyEquities is a product of First World Trader (Pty) Ltd t/a EasyEquities which is an authorised Financial Services Provider. FSP number: 22588. This material is not intended as and does not constitute financial advice or any other advice and is neither exhaustive nor prescriptive. The views expressed by the contributor are his or her own (as an independently registered financial services provider, financial adviser or other independent capacity), and not necessarily endorsed by EasyEquities (as a separate financial services provider)

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.

Share the love with us on social media by letting us know what you think of the episode by tweeting @EasyEquities @ObakengMaoka or tagging us on the gram.

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DISCLAIMER: EasyEquities is a product of First World Trader (Pty) Ltd t/a EasyEquities which is an authorised Financial Services Provider. FSP number: 22588. This material is not intended as and does not constitute financial advice or any other advice and is neither exhaustive nor prescriptive. The views expressed by the contributor are his or her own (as an independently registered financial services provider, financial adviser or other independent capacity), and not necessarily endorsed by EasyEquities (as a separate financial services provider).

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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DISCLAIMER: EasyEquities is a product of First World Trader (Pty) Ltd t/a EasyEquities which is an authorised Financial Services Provider. FSP number: 22588. This material is not intended as and does not constitute financial advice or any other advice and is neither exhaustive nor prescriptive. The views expressed by the contributor are his or her own (as an independently registered financial services provider, financial adviser or other independent capacity), and not necessarily endorsed by EasyEquities (as a separate financial services provider).

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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DISCLAIMER: EasyEquities is a product of First World Trader (Pty) Ltd t/a EasyEquities which is an authorised Financial Services Provider. FSP number: 22588. This material is not intended as and does not constitute financial advice or any other advice and is neither exhaustive nor prescriptive. The views expressed by the contributor are his or her own (as an independently registered financial services provider, financial adviser or other independent capacity), and not necessarily endorsed by EasyEquities (as a separate financial services provider).

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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DISCLAIMER: EasyEquities is a product of First World Trader (Pty) Ltd t/a EasyEquities which is an authorised Financial Services Provider. FSP number: 22588. This material is not intended as and does not constitute financial advice or any other advice and is neither exhaustive nor prescriptive. The views expressed by the contributor are his or her own (as an independently registered financial services provider, financial adviser or other independent capacity), and not necessarily endorsed by EasyEquities (as a separate financial services provider).

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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DISCLAIMER: EasyEquities is a product of First World Trader (Pty) Ltd t/a EasyEquities which is an authorised Financial Services Provider. FSP number: 22588. This material is not intended as and does not constitute financial advice or any other advice and is neither exhaustive nor prescriptive. The views expressed by the contributor are his or her own (as an independently registered financial services provider, financial adviser or other independent capacity), and not necessarily endorsed by EasyEquities (as a separate financial services provider).

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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DISCLAIMER: EasyEquities is a product of First World Trader (Pty) Ltd t/a EasyEquities which is an authorised Financial Services Provider. FSP number: 22588. This material is not intended as and does not constitute financial advice or any other advice and is neither exhaustive nor prescriptive. The views expressed by the contributor are his or her own (as an independently registered financial services provider, financial adviser or other independent capacity), and not necessarily endorsed by EasyEquities (as a separate financial services provider).

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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DISCLAIMER: EasyEquities is a product of First World Trader (Pty) Ltd t/a EasyEquities which is an authorised Financial Services Provider. FSP number: 22588. This material is not intended as and does not constitute financial advice or any other advice and is neither exhaustive nor prescriptive. The views expressed by the contributor are his or her own (as an independently registered financial services provider, financial adviser or other independent capacity), and not necessarily endorsed by EasyEquities (as a separate financial services provider).

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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DISCLAIMER: EasyEquities is a product of First World Trader (Pty) Ltd t/a EasyEquities which is an authorised Financial Services Provider. FSP number: 22588. This material is not intended as and does not constitute financial advice or any other advice and is neither exhaustive nor prescriptive. The views expressed by the contributor are his or her own (as an independently registered financial services provider, financial adviser or other independent capacity), and not necessarily endorsed by EasyEquities (as a separate financial services provider).

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.

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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DISCLAIMER: EasyEquities is a product of First World Trader (Pty) Ltd t/a EasyEquities which is an authorised Financial Services Provider. FSP number: 22588. This material is not intended as and does not constitute financial advice or any other advice and is neither exhaustive nor prescriptive. The views expressed by the contributor are his or her own (as an independently registered financial services provider, financial adviser or other independent capacity), and not necessarily endorsed by EasyEquities (as a separate financial services provider).

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.

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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DISCLAIMER: EasyEquities is a product of First World Trader (Pty) Ltd t/a EasyEquities which is an authorised Financial Services Provider. FSP number: 22588. This material is not intended as and does not constitute financial advice or any other advice and is neither exhaustive nor prescriptive. The views expressed by the contributor are his or her own (as an independently registered financial services provider, financial adviser or other independent capacity), and not necessarily endorsed by EasyEquities (as a separate financial services provider).

Simply put, a lot of us just want to know how to put together an investment strategy. This sounds more hectic than it actually is, because it really is all about you and doesn’t require advanced maths.

To help us understand how to do this, we reached out to Higgo van Biljon, the founder and CEO of FinMeUp: a finance-education app that connects you to finance professionals and puts a range of insights in the palm of your hands.

Using Warren Buffett as well as his own personal experience as a guide, Higgo tells the community about the importance in ETFs, doing research, understanding one’s own personality and goals, and coming to grips with the basics.

Tune into this episode to get some tips and tricks from an entrepreneur who applies a teacher’s outlook on the markets.

Share the love with us on social media by letting us know what you think of the episode by tweeting @EasyEquities @HiggoVan or tagging us on the gram.

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DISCLAIMER: EasyEquities is a product of First World Trader (Pty) Ltd t/a EasyEquities which is an authorised Financial Services Provider. FSP number: 22588. This material is not intended as and does not constitute financial advice or any other advice and is neither exhaustive nor prescriptive. The views expressed by the contributor are his or her own (as an independently registered financial services provider, financial adviser or other independent capacity), and not necessarily endorsed by EasyEquities (as a separate financial services provider).

JD Breytenbach, Senior Trader at EasyEquities’ parent company Purple Group, gives us a wrap up on events in the markets for the month of August. He also highlights events he expects to be the market-driving factors in September.

Global central banks’ dance with inflation dominated news, while on the crypto side of things we get caught up on the latest events and even the overlap it shares with September’s Africa ComiCon event.

We also spoke about the financial results released by local companies, as JD offered insight into Discovery’s (JSE:DSY) and Shoprite’s (JSE:SHP) earnings. He also sheds light on SA’s Massmart (JSE:MSM) being bought out by USA’s Walmart (NYSE:WMT).

Tune into this episode to hear about all the assets and stocks JD is keeping an eye on in September.

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DISCLAIMER: EasyEquities is a product of First World Trader (Pty) Ltd t/a EasyEquities which is an authorised Financial Services Provider. FSP number: 22588. This material is not intended as and does not constitute financial advice or any other advice and is neither exhaustive nor prescriptive. The views expressed by the contributor are his or her own (as an independently registered financial services provider, financial adviser or other independent capacity), and not necessarily endorsed by EasyEquities (as a separate financial services provider).

We love it when a young INVSTR encourages people to save and invest. And our guest, Sven Meyer, is all about that at only 19 years of age at the time of recording.

In the spirit of keeping things young and fresh, Sven and our host play a game of ‘Never Have I Ever’ to kick-off the chat, highlighting a few of the early lessons our guest has learned in his own investment journey.

From goal-based investing to giving insight into how he learned to navigate finance jargon, as well as the 4% Rule he learned, this episode is chockfull of gems. Sven also tells us about the mistakes he had made in his own approach, which everyone can learn from.

He also gives a shoutout to veterans in the finance space, Simon Brown and Sam Beckbessinger, whom he learned heavily from when starting his journey.

Give this episode a listen to find out why Sven is a big fan of Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), which are an investment product that you can find out all about in this episode with Nerina Visser here. We take a sneak peek into Sven’s own portfolio as he tells us about the shares and products he himself has invested in, and which ones are performing well and which aren’t.

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DISCLAIMER: EasyEquities is a product of First World Trader (Pty) Ltd t/a EasyEquities which is an authorised Financial Services Provider. FSP number: 22588. This material is not intended as and does not constitute financial advice or any other advice and is neither exhaustive nor prescriptive. The views expressed by the contributor are his or her own (as an independently registered financial services provider, financial adviser or other independent capacity), and not necessarily endorsed by EasyEquities (as a separate financial services provider).