Most traders enter the market with confidence, optimism, and a few ideas they picked up online. The problem is that many of those ideas are not just wrong but they actively work against you. With a massive uptick in self-proclaimed trading guru’s, there is a rise of “fake news” and myths about trading being shared online.
Read MoreTiming is everything in trading and getting it wrong is often what separates the winners from the rest. Many traders know what to buy and when to buy it, but the real challenge comes after entering the trade. Should you hold for longer? Should you cut your losses? Should you take profits now, before it reverses? These questions define the psychology of timing, mastering them is key to sustainable success on the markets.
Read MoreTrading shares is both an art and a science. It requires timing, discipline, and a clear understanding of what drives prices. On the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE), where local blue chips meet global giants, success comes from being able to read the market and act with purpose. The JSE offers South African investors access to both domestic growth and international exposure, making it one of the most dynamic and opportunity-rich markets in the world.
Read MoreScams, theft and fraud are all real threats to the integrity of the investment industry. It is more likely to meet someone on the street who has fallen victim to a scheme on the financial markets. It always looks the same – someone advertising a flashy lifestyle, or promises of magnificent gains. And in every scenario, you don’t see your money again.
Read MoreIt is well known that most financial products come with associated costs. For long term investments, there are typically management and admin fees. For hedge funds and money managers, there are performance based incentives. When it comes to trading, there are fees like swaps and spreads. All of these are direct financial expenses that you incur when taking risk on a new financial product. What is seldomly mentioned, are the non-financial costs that most traders and investors incur as well.
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