easy equities

While investing has become more mainstream and accessible over the last few years, we still have a long way to go to ensure women and the youth are investing as well.

Cleola Kunene, Head of SME Development and Customer Experience (CX) at the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE), joins us to talk about how we can further expand and diversify the investor demography.

While big strides have been made in changing the investment landscape, by getting more and diverse people to invest, Cleola also highlights the challenges we still face in accessibility and representation.

Speaking from experience as a mother and as a key figure in a critical institution like the JSE, she weaves the personal and professional to paint the bigger picture for listeners.

Make sure not to skip this episode, and be part of the conversation in your own spaces as well. Start here.

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

To sign up to EasyEquities: http://bit.ly/2EtcE85

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.

To sign up to EasyEquities: http://bit.ly/2EtcE85

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).

Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) are an investment vehicle that many pros in the industry love because they contain many shares in on product. To chat about some of the hottest ETFs, we invited Satrix’s Quantitative Portfolio Analyst, Siyabulela Nomoyi.

We talk about the best performing ETFs for the month of August, the value of investing in offshore (international) ETFs, as well as Satrix’s own moves in the space over the last year.

In particular for Heritage month, we spotlight the Satrix Capped All Share Index ETF, which is a super diversified investment containing large to smaller companies within the fund, which is pretty rare in SA. Until December 2022, this ETF will cost 0% TER, and Siya breaks down exactly what this ‘TER’ means.

Did you know that Satrix accounts for 26 of the 90 ETFs listed on the JSE? If you want to compare all 90 ETFs against each other, make sure to check out the EasyETFs portal.

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

To sign up to EasyEquities: http://bit.ly/2EtcE85

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 part 2 of our chat with Radio 702 and Cape Talk radio host, award-winning finance journalist and author, Bruce Whitfield, we cover a broad range of topics to keep you enthralled.

From insights about the state of South Africa, politics, to the exclusive world of investing before the EasyEquities revolution.

Bruce weaves together a tight narrative ranging from personal gems about life, success, and love; to giving us insights on successful South African businessmen and the decisions many of them made to get to where they needed to be.

Hit play to hang out with us as we pick Bruce’s brain on a wide range of topics in business, finance, and personal success.

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

To sign up to EasyEquities: http://bit.ly/2EtcE85

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 our conversation with Bruce Whitfield, author, speaker, radio host at 702 and Cape Talk.

We get personal with Bruce by picking the award-winning finance journalist’s brain to understand his relationship with investing as well as how his upbringing informed his career.

Bruce takes us through his method of cutting through the noise, the resources he uses in staying up to date with the news, and he introduces us to his latest book – Genius: How To Take Smart Ideas Global.

In a time when EasyEquities proceeds with its plans to grow the brand internationally, we wanted to get Bruce in studio to give entrepreneurs, investors an understanding behind expansive businesses.

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

To sign up to EasyEquities: http://bit.ly/2EtcE85

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 second part of our conversation with podcaster and former investment banker still haunting the stock markets, the Finance Ghost, we lift the sheet to get a sneak peek at his own portfolio.

While the Ghost is a major petrolhead, we gain insights on how he finds value in the stocks he has invested, and we even get honest feedback on some of his misses when investing. Both beginner and more seasoned investors will appreciate some of the fundamental metrics that the Ghost uses when choosing stocks.

Listen to this episode for insights on what The Ghost foresees on the horizon for 2022 and beyond, from markets affected by supply-chain constraints, chip manufacturing to property-linked assets. Make sure to hear about what publications the Finance Ghost contributes to. We love his work, and we hope you do to!

And if you’re feeling inspired to get started with your own investments, check out EasyEquities today.

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

To sign up to EasyEquities: http://bit.ly/2EtcE85

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).

Halloween came early as we invited the not-so-spooky Finance Ghost to our studio to chat about one of the scarier facets of life for too many South Africans: investing.

The Cape Town-based podcaster and former investment banker gives us a sneak-peek behind his anonymity to share his personal finance story and how he created the notorious Finance Ghost persona whose insights and financially-savvy humour we love reading in his weekly newsletter.

Check out this episode to hear about how the Finance Ghost missed out on opportunities in the 2020 financial crash, some of his riskier gambles, and his overall investment strategy in cooking up a delicious portfolio.

This is an episode that other content creators with a passion for finance will love!
Hit that play button to tune into part one of this insightful and engaging conversation with the finance world’s favourite spook.

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

To sign up to EasyEquities: http://bit.ly/2EtcE85

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).

F.I.R.E = Financially Independent, Retired Early.

That’s a movement many, if not most of us, can get behind and we brought a passionate advocate of this revolution to the studio for a conversation about it.

In this episode we look at how folks can achieve F.I.R.E.

Join Dj @ Large and Brendan Dale as they unpack the three important elements people need to consider in achieving the F.I.R.E goal, the different types of F.I.R.E, and the type of personality that this kind of achievement is suited toward.

We hope this episode sparks your interest!

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

To sign up to EasyEquities: http://bit.ly/2EtcE85

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).

Allow us to introduce Uncle G, also known as Gavin Lewin. Uncle G is a business consultant, a  Financial Planner, and most importantly, a mentor.

Our favourite financial Oompie joins Dj @ Large to discuss Living Annuities and the rules that govern this type of investment. Gavin breaks down the Living Annuity into its simplest form in what is a truly insightful and down-to-earth conversation about investing for your retirement.

With the different rules and regulations that surround this investment, you do not want to miss this simplified explanation of how Living Annuities work, as well as the opportunities in growing your portfolio.

Did you know that before you get a Living Annuity you need to have had investments in a Provident Fund, a Pension Fund, or a Retirement Annuity?

Make sure to check out EasyEquities’ Retirement Annuities offering.  Scary as it may be, start investing for your retirement today!

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

To sign up to EasyEquities: http://bit.ly/2EtcE85

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 bring the facts about tax in this episode featuring Lizelle Steyn!

With over 28 years’ experience in the finance industry, Lizelle breaks down tax into easy, digestible chunks for our INVSTRs and Easy Community to bite into. 

The conversation covers both income and capital gains tax, and the bits in between that make it all feel like a matrix for most of us. From understanding dividend tax and what the IT3b (and IT3c) means, to your marginal tax rate and more, you definitely want to listen to this episode for insights on what SARS collects from investors. We even take a little detour into international tax territory for INVSTRs investing offshore.  

With a little knowledge and guidance, you don’t need to be scared of the Tax boogeyman under your bed of investments! Hit play on this episode to level up. 

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

To sign up to EasyEquities: http://bit.ly/2EtcE85

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 are two ways to take your money around the world. You can either invest in international shares, or travel around the world. Both are very possible and empowering, and you can do both on a budget!

We talk traveling on a budget with Buhle Ndlovu, who happens to be a senior investment associate by day, and a travel guru by night. We go from travelling locally vs internationally, group trips, and a lot more! Make sure to listen to this episode to pick up some of the gems that Buhle drops in this episode.

Sidenote, did you know that you can invest in travel?
If you're not much of a traveller, you can buy shares in Bookings.Com (via parent company Booking Holding), AirBNB, City Lodge, Sun International, Trivago, and others!

EasyEquities gives everyone the opportunity to invest in companies that play in the travel space. If you didn't know, well you know now! Hit this link -> http://bit.ly/2wNcstz  to check out these shares and more on EasyEquities.

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

To sign up to EasyEquities: http://bit.ly/2EtcE85

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 smart and secure way to invest in Crypto Assets. Allow us to re-introduce Easy's own crypto-tracking index: EasyCrypto 10 (EC10). In this episode we were joined by Don Kruger and Jonathan Marais from the EC10 team as they breakdown the popular instrument exclusively on EasyEquities.

We talk about the risks and benefits of investing in crypto, and EC10, the evolution of the crypto industry, playing the long-term game when investing, the future of crypto, and more.

Catch this episode for an intro to the facts and mechanics that govern EC10 and the wider crypto ecosystem.

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

To sign up to EasyEquities: http://bit.ly/2EtcE85

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).

What's Crypto all about, really?

Some call it 'internet money' while others want to understand what it has to do with NFTs.

In this episode we chat to personal finance educator, investor, and accountant Rochelle 'Soul Fairy' Warries about cryptocurrencies. If you've ever wondered what Cryptocurrencies are used for, how they compare to traditional currency, and you want to know what the blockchain is, then this is the episode to introduce you to the world of crypto.

Rochelle puts on her accountant hat to break down crypto in the simplest forms possible, so you do not want to miss out our podcast's reintroduction to Cryptocurrencies to the Easy community.

The Soul Fairy also compares Bitcoin to Ethereum, explains what DeFi (Decentralised Finance) means, covers the different wallets that house the different coins. Rochelle even highlights the recent market conditions that have governed crypto price movements! We cover the mostest in this episode, make sure to check it out.

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

To sign up to EasyEquities: http://bit.ly/2EtcE85

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 going from wealth to health with this latest episode of Easy Does It as we talk 'dietary budgeting' with Palesa Maleka.

Palesa is a clinical dietitian with a down-to-earth approach on navigating the food market, as we look to draw similarities between managing personal finance and managing meals.  Like investing, a healthy diet doesn't have to be exclusive to rich and privileged folks.

Palesa also stresses the importance of intentional meal planning, rewarding yourself, and understanding all the options you have at your disposal.  So if you're just as serious about your health as you are about your wealth, make sure to dig into this episode with us.

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

To sign up to EasyEquities: http://bit.ly/2EtcE85

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).

This episode goes twice as large to cover the 101's with the penny stock OG. 

DJ @ Large recently hit up Financial Mail's Editor-At-Large, Marc Hasenfuss, to give us an overview of the world of penny stocks on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE). Marc takes us on a journey from when companies like Capitec, Steers (now part of Famous Brands), and others, were once penny stocks, to more recent times such as his personal experience of our very own Purple Group.

The conversation highlights both the power behind penny stocks as well as the pitfalls to look out for, the role social media plays in the markets, understanding the companies you look to invest in, and more. Marc also touches on his experience in journalism and music.

You do not want to miss out on this intergenerational conversation on the world behind and ahead of penny stocks.

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

To sign up to EasyEquities: http://bit.ly/2EtcE85

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).

When you’re too busy owning the market, from penny stocks to ETFs, it’s easy to miss some of the biggest news and exciting wins that have been happening inside EasyEquities. From new asset classes, to celebrating birthdays and hitting the big 1 million mark.

So sit back and relax, as Dj @ Large rewinds back with the CEO of Purple Group and EasyEquities, Charles Savage, to recap all the news and to give you a slice of what's to come in the near future. From new hot listings on EasyProperties, limit orders, to making moves in East Africa, and introducing European and UK shares to the INVSTR. 

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

To sign up to EasyEquities: http://bit.ly/2EtcE85

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).