Gold has always held a special place in South Africa’s economy and culture. As one of the world’s largest gold producers historically, and with Johannesburg’s very name derived from the gold rush era, South Africans have a unique relationship with…
If you’ve spent any time reading about investing, you’ve heard about the S&P 500. It’s the index everyone references when they talk about “the US market.” But for South Africans, the real question isn’t what it is — it’s how…
In South Africa’s current economic climate, with the SARB’s repo rate at 7.00% and inflation expectations moving toward a potential 3% target, finding the right balance between capital preservation and competitive returns has never been more important. Money market funds…
The Satrix Resi ETF (JSE: STXRES) has been making headlines in 2025, delivering exceptional returns that have caught the attention of investors worldwide. This exchange-traded fund, which provides concentrated exposure to South Africa’s resource sector, has become one of the…
Property investment has traditionally been reserved for those with substantial capital and extensive market knowledge. But what if you could start investing in South African real estate with as little as R5? Enter EasyProperties, Easy Equities’ innovative platform that’s democratizing…
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) offer South African investors an accessible way to tap into the property market without the complexities of being a landlord. Think of a REIT as a company that owns, operates, or finances income-producing real estate…
Thinking about getting into cryptocurrency? This guide is for you. We’ll walk you through the basics of what crypto is and how to start your journey safely and simply in South Africa using VALR, a trusted local platform.
If you’re new to investing, you’ve probably seen the term ETF everywhere — and for good reason. Exchange-Traded Funds are one of the simplest, cheapest ways for ordinary South Africans to build a diversified portfolio. This explainer covers what an…
A unit trust is one of the most common ways South Africans start investing. You hand your money to a professional fund manager, they pool it with thousands of other investors’ money, and they invest it across shares, bonds, property,…