R500 Investor Series: Start Investing with Just R500/month

A 6-lesson beginner series that takes you from zero to a simple, automated investing habit — starting with just R500 a month.

A 6-post beginner’s guide that takes readers from zero to confident investor.

This course covers:

1. Mindset – Why you don’t need thousands to start.

2. Education – ETFs explained in plain terms

3. Platform Choice – Easy Equities, SatrixNOW, FNB compared

4. Portfolio Building – 3 simple options from one ETF to diversified

5. Habits – Automation and staying the course

6. Reality Check – What to expect in year one

Each post ends with an action step, so readers build momentum as they go. Ideal for South Africans who want to invest but think it’s “not for them yet.”

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Course Outline

  1. Do You Really Need R1,000+ to Start Investing? Free
  2. ETFs Explained for Absolute Beginners Locked
  3. Platform Showdown: Where to Invest Your R500 Locked
  4. Build Your First Portfolio: 3 Simple Options Locked
  5. Set It and (Mostly) Forget It Locked
  6. Year One Check-In: What to Expect Locked