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The Dividend Trap that’s about to catch a lot of South African investors off guard
I want to tell you about a mistake I’m watching a lot of income investors make right now, without even realising it. For years, the playbook was simple. Find a stock with a fat dividend yield, buy it, collect the cheque, repeat. Easy money, especially while interest rates kept falling and every income-hungry investor was chasing the same handful of high-yielding names.
Technical Analysis Signals: What is the Market Telling You?
Every day, millions of buyers and sellers interact in the financial markets. Every transaction contributes to one thing: price. While news headlines often dominate conversations among investors, technical analysts begin somewhere much simpler. They begin with the chart. The purpose of technical analysis is not to predict the future with certainty. Instead, it interprets the signals hidden within price action to identify where the probability of success may be greatest. By understanding what the market is communicating, investors can make more informed decisions about when to buy, when to sell, and when to simply wait.
When stock markets break: South Korea’s market warning every investor should have seen
Recently, South Korea’s stock market did something that almost never happens. The KOSPI (South Korea’s equivalent of the S&P 500) plunged nearly 13% in a single session, triggering an emergency circuit breaker for the second consecutive day. At its lowest point during that session, the index had fallen 44% from the all-time high it had set just one month earlier.
Billions of dollars erased. In a month. From a market that had been one of the hottest on earth. You might be wondering why you should care about South Korean stocks. Here’s why…
The $7 Trillion flush that shook markets
One day, everything was fine. The next, silver was smashed nearly 30% in 24 hours, gold was down 10%, and roughly US$7 trillion had been wiped out of precious metals markets. The shock didn’t stop there. Share markets around the world sold off sharply, with many falling 3% to 5% in just one session. So, what happened?
Big Tech is ditching “one-size-fits-all” AI chips – who benefits?
If you only follow the headlines, you’d think the AI story begins and ends with Nvidia. And to be fair, Nvidia has earned its place. It built the picks and shovels for the first phase of the AI boom. GPUs became the default engine for training giant models, and Nvidia rode that wave brilliantly. But markets move on. And right now, something important is happening under the surface.
CES 2026: The moment AI stopped being a “screen thing” — and started going to work
For the past two years, artificial intelligence (AI) has mostly been about brute force. More data centres. More powerful chips. More electricity. Bigger budgets. That phase isn’t ending — but something important is changing.
Moving Averages: The Market’s Built-In Trend Filter
Markets are messy. Prices jump, stall, fake out, and reverse just enough to shake confidence. Moving averages exist for one reason: to cut through that noise and show you the direction that actually matters. They do not predict the future, they do not catch exact tops or bottoms, and they are not meant to. Their job is simpler and far more useful: define trend, direction, and strength so traders stop fighting price.
Rand up, rates down: Is this the offshore window you’ve been waiting for?
South Africa’s economic outlook is shifting — and it may be time to reassess your portfolio. Inflation is easing. The rand is gaining ground. And with interest rate cuts back on the table, conditions may be aligning to create a rare window of opportunity. If you’re considering offshore exposure, targeting real yields, or rebalancing for the year ahead, now could be the time to act.
Finding the Right Trading Fit in 2026
Last week we laid down the trading ground rules. If you want different results, you need different actions. Define a strategy. Manage your risk. Journal your trades. Powerful ideas, but only if they are applied in a way that fits your life. This week’s FAQ tackles the next logical step. Finding a trading approach that actually suits you.
Here are the 3 trends shaping markets in 2026
We are, as the saying goes, living in strange times. But while it’s impossible to predict exactly what lies ahead, we can identify the major trends shaping the landscape—and position ourselves accordingly. Here are the three trends I believe will define 2026—and what they mean for your portfolio.
The copper land grab is underway…
Two mining giants don’t start merger talks unless something big is at stake. And in this case, one word explains everything: copper.
What three things can traders do to improve their results 2026?
The first is to commit to a clearly defined strategy. This means knowing exactly what setup must be present before you enter a trade. It means knowing where you will exit if you are wrong, and where you will take profits if you are right. If your rules only exist in your head, they will disappear the moment emotions rise. Written rules create boundaries, and boundaries create consistency for traders.
Venezuela, Oil, and the $1 trillion reality check…
In the early hours of January 4, 2026, the world woke up to a seismic shift in global politics. Operation Absolute Resolve, a bold US military action, culminated in the removal of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro from power. Markets reacted instantly. Social media lit up. And almost on cue, the same claim flooded X and trading desks everywhere (particularly from Americans): “Venezuela is back. Oil is about to flood the market. Canadian oil can be replaced.” That’s where the story goes off the rails.
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