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The other commodity casualty of the Middle East crisis
When missiles fly in the Middle East, most people think about oil. But there’s another commodity getting caught in the crossfire… One that quietly underpins modern civilisation, and which just had one of its biggest price weeks in years.
The Iran war’s market shock: Four portfolio moves investors should make now
The shift from a “shadow war” to open conflict in early March 2026 has quickly altered the global economic outlook for the year.
What began on February 28 with targeted U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iranian security and nuclear infrastructure has escalated into a broader regional confrontation. For investors, the geopolitical risk premium has moved from an abstract concept to a key driver of market performance.
A Tiny JSE Company… and a Lawsuit That Could Change Everything
Most companies listed on the JSE are worth something because of what they earn, what they own, or how fast they’re growing.
But one JSE small cap trading at just 101c a share is worth something almost entirely different: a court case. Randgold & Exploration Company Limited (JSE: RNG) has spent years pursuing a massive legal claim against JSE heavyweight, Gold Fields (JSE: GFI). If it wins, shareholders could make a fortune.
Your six-step checklist to start trading
You are lucky to start trading now! I truly believe, the financial markets have never been more accessible, cost-effective, or innovative as they are today. What you have at your fingertips (for practically FREE), I used to pay anything from R7,500 to R25,000 a year for some charting and trading platforms.
This Sahm Rule has predicted almost every US recession – Is this time going to be different?
Why is the “R-word” suddenly making headlines everywhere in the financial news? Well, it has to do with “The Sahm Rule”…
Five things to consider before investing
Investing is about more than just picking a winning stock. There’s a lot to keep in mind and consider, especially in these volatile times. That’s why we’ve compiled a list to give you the tools so you can make better decisions. Here’s what you need to consider before investing
3 Types of traders – Which one are you?
What is the difference between a scalper, intraday trader and position trader is. Could you briefly help me with these terms?”
Three money management rules you must follow to AVOID an investment disaster….
Money management is arguably the most important – yet overlooked – strategy when investing. You see, managing your money efficiently can be the difference between a loss and a gain. Even worse, it could be the difference between a small loss and a total portfolio wipe out.
That’s why, before you even think about making another investment, you must know and follow these money management rules…
The REAL reason global markets crashed on Monday…
On Monday 5 August 2024, nearly $3 trillion was wiped out from major global indices… Bitcoin and cryptos were down 15%, 20% even more. The volatility index (The VIX) spiked above 50 – the first time since April 2020 during the Pandemic. Simply put – Monday was a bloodbath for traders and investors. And very few investments were spared.
A common mistake investors make when evaluating if a share is a ‘Buy’
One of the most popular ways to check if a share is a buy or sell in the stock market is to take the price of the stock or a pool of stocks, and then divide that by earnings. This is called the price/earnings (PE) ratio. When the PE ratio is above some longer-term average, the stock is considered expensive – and possibly a sell. When it’s below average, it’s considered cheap – and possibly a buy. That’s one of the easiest, and potentially costliest mistakes an investor can make…
Pips and CFD trading what’s it all about?
How do I calculate how many pips I can bank if a CFD currency trade goes in my favour? And…How do I know if CFD trading is for me or not?
4 Things you need to know about SA’s new two pot system before 1 September
South Africa’s retirement savings system is one of the largest in the world. This is due to many factors, but two stand out. Firstly, we lack a strong welfare system. Yes, there is an old age grant, but it barely provides enough to survive. Secondly, you can get significant tax benefits for saving for retirement if you choose the right investment vehicle. That’s where the new two pot system comes in.
How do you time a trade?
When trading, there are a number of ways I use to help swing the odds of winning in my favour. Today I’d like to share these tips on how to time a trade with you.
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