Allow us to introduce EasyCredit. Toward the end of 2023 the team at EasyEquities created a new dimension to investing that helps you achieve your long-term goals.Mbulelo Mpofana, EasyCredit Product Manager, introduces and unpacks this groundbreaking financial product to our audience.EasyCredit allows investors to access financial credit/loans backed by your assets on EasyEquities, meaning you can remain invested even when you need access to funds to address any immediate financial issues you may experience.Listen to this episode to find out how it works, the qualifying criteria for EasyCredit, how your investment fluctuations affect your loan, and more.Share the love with us on social media by letting us know what you think of the episode by tweeting @EasyEquities or tagging us on the gram.To sign up to EasyEquities: http://bit.ly/2EtcE85DISCLAIMER: EasyEquities is a product of First World Trader (Pty) Ltd t/a EasyEquities which is an authorised Financial Services Provider. FSP number: 22588. This material is not intended as and does not constitute financial advice or any other advice and is neither exhaustive nor prescriptive. The views expressed by the contributor are his or her own (as an independently registered financial services provider, financial adviser or other independent capacity), and not necessarily endorsed by EasyEquities (as a separate financial services provider).

Cautiously Optimistic. This sentiment about the markets in 2024 is how we kicked off the first Easy Does It episode for the new year, an episode where we reintroduce EasyAssetManagement (EAM).Shaun Krom, EAM’s Fund Manager with over 20 years’ experience, joins us in studio to talk about international and local markets, and finding investment opportunities in inflation and among the macro-risks playing out in the world.Our conversation spans geopolitics, cyber security, and, of course, asset management. Shaun breaks down how the EasyAssetManagement team creates and categorises investment portfolios (Bundles), so you don’t want to miss out on this topical and educational chat.Share the love with us on social media by letting us know what you think of the episode by tweeting @EasyEquities or tagging us on the gram.To sign up to EasyEquities: http://bit.ly/2EtcE85DISCLAIMER: EasyEquities is a product of First World Trader (Pty) Ltd t/a EasyEquities which is an authorised Financial Services Provider. FSP number: 22588. This material is not intended as and does not constitute financial advice or any other advice and is neither exhaustive nor prescriptive. The views expressed by the contributor are his or her own (as an independently registered financial services provider, financial adviser or other independent capacity), and not necessarily endorsed by EasyEquities (as a separate financial services provider).

Every year, without fail, markets move - some years more drastically than others. The difference is in understanding why they move as they do.To give us a clear understanding of the ‘Why’ we invited Duane Gilbert, Chief Investment Officer of RISE - a licensed fund administration, investment management and consulting firm that supports retirement funds and their members.The conversation contextualises the role central banks and inflation played in driving markets,  how global political events shaped markets, and why the contraction of the Chinese economy affected global markets. We also put SA Inc under the microscope.Make sure to tune in throughout the chat to hear about some of the challenges and opportunities in the markets.Share the love with us on social media by letting us know what you think of the episode by tweeting @EasyEquities or tagging us on the gram.To sign up to EasyEquities: http://bit.ly/2EtcE85DISCLAIMER: EasyEquities is a product of First World Trader (Pty) Ltd t/a EasyEquities which is an authorised Financial Services Provider. FSP number: 22588. This material is not intended as and does not constitute financial advice or any other advice and is neither exhaustive nor prescriptive. The views expressed by the contributor are his or her own (as an independently registered financial services provider, financial adviser or other independent capacity), and not necessarily endorsed by EasyEquities (as a separate financial services provider).

Purple Group and EasyEquities CEO, Charles Savage, joins us in studio right after Purple Group (JSE: PPE) releases its 2023 financial results.It’s not everyday that we get the chance to get leadership to answer a few questions about how the business is performing and its trajectory going forward.Charles talks about the different business units within Purple Group, opportunities in the market, the different products under the Easy umbrella, and how the company aims to use AI to evolve the business. Our host also makes sure to ask questions about the operational side of things.Check out this episode to hear what the chief leader thinks about the state of EasyEquities and Purple Group.Share the love with us on social media by letting us know what you think of the episode by tweeting @EasyEquities or tagging us on the gram.To sign up to EasyEquities: http://bit.ly/2EtcE85DISCLAIMER: EasyEquities is a product of First World Trader (Pty) Ltd t/a EasyEquities which is an authorised Financial Services Provider. FSP number: 22588. This material is not intended as and does not constitute financial advice or any other advice and is neither exhaustive nor prescriptive. The views expressed by the contributor are his or her own (as an independently registered financial services provider, financial adviser or other independent capacity), and not necessarily endorsed by EasyEquities (as a separate financial services provider).

Once again, we’ve invited CayLow Mbedzi (EasyEquities Brand Manager) and JD Breytenbach (Senior Trader at Purple Group) into the studio to tell us what's been moving and shaking the markets lately.To kick things off, we discussed inflation, US earnings, and the significant dividend payouts in October (and it's a lot!).CayLow provided valuable insights by explaining Sustainable Development Goals and why some companies have aligned their operations with these objectives. JD then delved into the most-purchased shares by retail investors on EasyEquities. The duo wrapped up the discussion by sharing the companies that have caught their attention.These were the shares and other investment vehicles mentioned in this episode in JD and CayLow’s watchlists:Gold Bonds Bytes Technology Group (JSE:BYI)Tietto Minerals (ASX:TIE)Other shares mentioned in this episode:Sibanye Stillwater (JSE:SSW)Renergen (JSE:REN)BP (LON: BP)Astral Foods (JSE:ARL)Pick n Pay (JSE:PIK)BHP (JSE:BHG)Volkswagen (ETR:VOW3)Heineken (AMS:HEIA)Tesla (NYSE:TSLA)Rolls-Royce (LON:RR)Share the love with us on social media by letting us know what you think of the episode by tweeting @EasyEquities @caylow_SA @JD_Breytenbach  or tagging us on the gram.To sign up to EasyEquities: http://bit.ly/2EtcE85DISCLAIMER: EasyEquities is a product of First World Trader (Pty) Ltd t/a EasyEquities which is an authorised Financial Services Provider. FSP number: 22588. This material is not intended as and does not constitute financial advice or any other advice and is neither exhaustive nor prescriptive. The views expressed by the contributor are his or her own (as an independently registered financial services provider, financial adviser or other independent capacity), and not necessarily endorsed by EasyEquities (as a separate financial services provider).

At the Money Summit 2023, we caught up with people from all walks of life to get their insights on finance and investing. We talked to exhibitors, business owners, investors, and students, and we were struck by the common theme that many people want to improve their relationships with money.In this episode, you'll hear from people with a wide range of knowledge and perspectives on investing, finance, cryptocurrencies, networking, and more. Hit play to learn from these inspiring individuals and start your own journey to financial improvement and growth.Share the love with us on social media by letting us know what you think of the episode by tweeting @EasyEquities @ymc_rsa or tagging us on the gram.To sign up to EasyEquities: http://bit.ly/2EtcE85DISCLAIMER: EasyEquities is a product of First World Trader (Pty) Ltd t/a EasyEquities which is an authorised Financial Services Provider. FSP number: 22588. This material is not intended as and does not constitute financial advice or any other advice and is neither exhaustive nor prescriptive. The views expressed by the contributor are his or her own (as an independently registered financial services provider, financial adviser or other independent capacity), and not necessarily endorsed by EasyEquities (as a separate financial services provider).

We’ve invited JD Breytenbach back on the Easy Does it podcast for a unique session where he answered our community’s questions about trading and investing.The topics covered by the Senior Trader at Purple Group includes insights about how traders perceive the future of AI/ML (A.I and machine learning), stereotypes about traders, how Nenegate affected JD and some traders’ portfolios, the types of mistakes new investors make, exchange traded funds (ETFs), and more.Shares, commodities, and ETFs highlighted in this episode:GoldSatrix Govi ETFNewGold ETFSatrix MSCI India ETFSatrix MSCI China ETFWe love this episode as a data-driven conversation, we hope you do too!Share the love with us on social media by letting us know what you think of the episode by tweeting @EasyEquities @JD_Breytenbach or tagging us on the gram.To sign up to EasyEquities: http://bit.ly/2EtcE85DISCLAIMER: EasyEquities is a product of First World Trader (Pty) Ltd t/a EasyEquities which is an authorised Financial Services Provider. FSP number: 22588. This material is not intended as and does not constitute financial advice or any other advice and is neither exhaustive nor prescriptive. The views expressed by the contributor are his or her own (as an independently registered financial services provider, financial adviser or other independent capacity), and not necessarily endorsed by EasyEquities (as a separate financial services provider).

CayLow Mbedzi (EasyEquities Brand Manager) and JD Breytenbach (Senior Trader at Purple Group) joined us in the studio to tell us what's been moving the markets lately.To start, we talked currencies and interest rate hikes in Mzansi and around the globe (and what exactly these mean for us beginners!).With South African consumers catching hands at the latest petrol prices, CayLow breaks down ‘Fossilflation’ to us, with JD later highlighting why Sasol is on his watchlist for shares to keep an eye on. CayLow also talked about the highest dividend-paying stocks in the month of September on the EasyEquities platform.These were the shares and other investment vehicles mentioned in this episode in JD and CayLow’s watchlists:Adcock Ingram (JSE:AIP)Satrix Govi (JSE:STXGVI)Astral Foods (JSE:ARL)Netcare (JSE:NTC)Life Healthcare Group (JSE:LHC)Sibanye Stillwater (JSE:SSW)Cleanaway Waste Management (ASX:CWY)Rolls-Royce (LON:RR)Other shares mentioned in this episode:Spar Group (JSE:SPP)ABSA (JSE:ABSP)Standard Bank (JSE:SBK)Sasol (JSE:SOL)BHP (JSE:BHG)Thungela Resources (JSE:TGA)AngloGold Ashanti (JSE:ANG)MTN Group (JSE:MTN)Deep Yellow (ASX:DYL)Bannerman Energy (ASX:BMN)Paladin Energy (ASX:PDN)Volkswagen (ETR:VOW3)Heineken (AMS:HEIA)Tesla (NYSE:TSLA)Nvidia (NYSE:NVDA)Apple (NYSE: APPL)Share the love with us on social media by letting us know what you think of the episode by tweeting @EasyEquities @caylow_SA @JD_Breytenbach  or tagging us on the gram.To sign up to EasyEquities: http://bit.ly/2EtcE85DISCLAIMER: EasyEquities is a product of First World Trader (Pty) Ltd t/a EasyEquities which is an authorised Financial Services Provider. FSP number: 22588. This material is not intended as and does not constitute financial advice or any other advice and is neither exhaustive nor prescriptive. The views expressed by the contributor are his or her own (as an independently registered financial services provider, financial adviser or other independent capacity), and not necessarily endorsed by EasyEquities (as a separate financial services provider).

We finally got the EasyEquities and Purple Group Chief Marketing Officer, Carel Nolte, in the studio with us for an all-encompassing episode that we’re sure the Easy Community will love.As a company that takes its community and collaborators seriously, Carel gives us updates about the different charities (Born2Run, WOW Bursary Fund), strategic corporate partners (Sanlam and Satrix), and special interest activities (Otter Trail, Pablo Clark) we work with.Easy turns 9 years old on 27 October so you don’t want to miss out on this, and the next, episode as Carel teases a fun competition for our listeners.Finally, Carel also talks about making investing in SA bonds accessible and drops major hints about the latest in product development happening behind the scenes (hint: A.I. advice coming soon?).You seriously don’t want to miss this episode, and make sure to stay ahead by staying tuned until the very end.  Share the love with us on social media by letting us know what you think of the episode by tweeting @EasyEquities @carelnolte or tagging us on the gram.To sign up to EasyEquities: http://bit.ly/2EtcE85DISCLAIMER: EasyEquities is a product of First World Trader (Pty) Ltd t/a EasyEquities which is an authorised Financial Services Provider. FSP number: 22588. This material is not intended as and does not constitute financial advice or any other advice and is neither exhaustive nor prescriptive. The views expressed by the contributor are his or her own (as an independently registered financial services provider, financial adviser or other independent capacity), and not necessarily endorsed by EasyEquities (as a separate financial services provider).

We have invited Sascha Graham, Head of Legal at Purple Group and EasyEquities, back to the Easy Does It studio for a chat about the safety of your investments in EasyEquities.The ever-charming legal eagle simplifies the complex rules around financial regulations that Easy abides by.This episode explains what it means when your investments are ‘ring fenced’ from EasyEquities’ operations, and whether fractional shares are protected as well as the voting rights around them (since we were on the topic of fractional shares anyway).For frequently asked questions, check out the Easy answers for any questions you may have here: https://support.easyequities.co.za/support/homeShare the love with us on social media by letting us know what you think of the episode by tweeting @FinTLawyer_Girl @EasyEquities or tagging us on the gram.To sign up to EasyEquities: http://bit.ly/2EtcE85DISCLAIMER: EasyEquities is a product of First World Trader (Pty) Ltd t/a EasyEquities which is an authorised Financial Services Provider. FSP number: 22588. This material is not intended as and does not constitute financial advice or any other advice and is neither exhaustive nor prescriptive. The views expressed by the contributor are his or her own (as an independently registered financial services provider, financial adviser or other independent capacity), and not necessarily endorsed by EasyEquities (as a separate financial services provider).

We’re joined again by Siyabulela Nomoyi, Quantitative Portfolio Manager at Satrix, to explain how to read and understand fund factsheets.It may look intimidating, but a fund factsheet/MDD (Minimum Disclosure Document) is the key information document for exchange traded funds (ETFs), unit trusts, and other types of funds.Siya breaks it down, covering different aspects to look out for such as fund performance, fees, dividends, and other components.But this episode isn’t just about translating paper. Siya does a great job in painting the bigger picture by showing us how funds work as well as the pitfalls to avoid when investing in funds.Aside from his talents in attracting money, Siya is so passionate about education that he has his own blog site where he talks about funds and investing in general. You can check it out here: https://www.siyatheetfguy.com/Share the love with us on social media by letting us know what you think of the episode by tweeting @S_Nomoyi @EasyEquities or tagging us on the gram.To sign up to EasyEquities: http://bit.ly/2EtcE85DISCLAIMER: EasyEquities is a product of First World Trader (Pty) Ltd t/a EasyEquities which is an authorised Financial Services Provider. FSP number: 22588. This material is not intended as and does not constitute financial advice or any other advice and is neither exhaustive nor prescriptive. The views expressed by the contributor are his or her own (as an independently registered financial services provider, financial adviser or other independent capacity), and not necessarily endorsed by EasyEquities (as a separate financial services provider).

For this episode we wanted to directly answer the frequently asked questions investors have when it comes to navigating EasyEquities. We enlisted the help of Ntombifuthi Dube, Client Experience Team Leader at Easy, to answer some of the queries that you may have.The top 5 questions we address in this episode are: How to register on EasyEquities.Can minors, stokvels, trusts, non-individuals, invest in international shares via non-ZAR wallets? How can foreign nationals invest in local shares via EasyEquities? How do investors monitor account transactions (deposits, withdrawals, dividends)? How do investors participate in corporate actions/company events (such as rights offers)?The EasyEquities Knowledge Base is a great tool to get all the help you’d need to operate the platform. Check it out here: https://support.easyequities.co.za/support/solutionsShare the love with us on social media by letting us know what you think of the episode by tweeting @EasyEquities or tagging us on the gram.To sign up to EasyEquities: http://bit.ly/2EtcE85DISCLAIMER: EasyEquities is a product of First World Trader (Pty) Ltd t/a EasyEquities which is an authorised Financial Services Provider. FSP number: 22588. This material is not intended as and does not constitute financial advice or any other advice and is neither exhaustive nor prescriptive. The views expressed by the contributor are his or her own (as an independently registered financial services provider, financial adviser or other independent capacity), and not necessarily endorsed by EasyEquities (as a separate financial services provider).

While investing has become more mainstream and accessible over the last few years, we still have a long way to go to ensure women and the youth are investing as well.Cleola Kunene, Head of SME Development and Customer Experience (CX) at the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE), joins us to talk about how we can further expand and diversify the investor demography.While big strides have been made in changing the investment landscape, by getting more and diverse people to invest, Cleola also highlights the challenges we still face in accessibility and representation.Speaking from experience as a mother and as a key figure in a critical institution like the JSE, she weaves the personal and professional to paint the bigger picture for listeners.Make sure not to skip this episode, and be part of the conversation in your own spaces as well. Start here.Share the love with us on social media by letting us know what you think of the episode by tweeting @CleolaKunene @EasyEquities or tagging us on the gram.To sign up to EasyEquities: http://bit.ly/2EtcE85DISCLAIMER: EasyEquities is a product of First World Trader (Pty) Ltd t/a EasyEquities which is an authorised Financial Services Provider. FSP number: 22588. This material is not intended as and does not constitute financial advice or any other advice and is neither exhaustive nor prescriptive. The views expressed by the contributor are his or her own (as an independently registered financial services provider, financial adviser or other independent capacity), and not necessarily endorsed by EasyEquities (as a separate financial services provider).

As part of our Circle of Investors series, which highlights people changing their financial trajectories alongside friends and family, we invited Mbali Nkosi and Tinyiko Ngobeni for a chat.Building friendships based on wealth creation can be tricky terrain, but this dynamic duo gives us a sense of how to navigate this.We asked these mates about managing investor peer pressure, conflicting interests and investment strategies, how investing brought them together, whether gifting your friends with shares is a valid route to go, and a lot more.Shares highlighted in this episode:Vukile Property FundInsimbi Industrial HoldingsPurple Group Share the love with us on social media by letting us know what you think of the episode by tweeting @EasyEquities or tagging us on the gram.To sign up to EasyEquities: http://bit.ly/2EtcE85DISCLAIMER: EasyEquities is a product of First World Trader (Pty) Ltd t/a EasyEquities which is an authorised Financial Services Provider. FSP number: 22588. This material is not intended as and does not constitute financial advice or any other advice and is neither exhaustive nor prescriptive. The views expressed by the contributor are his or her own (as an independently registered financial services provider, financial adviser or other independent capacity), and not necessarily endorsed by EasyEquities (as a separate financial services provider).

Investing alongside family and friends has its advantages and disadvantages, because experiences are never the same for everyone. That’s why we brought back our favourite set of twins to talk about being comfortable with conversations about money between family and friends, and more, for this episode of Easy Does It.The Stubbs Twins joined us in the studio to delve deeper into their investments and experiences as young investors.We talked about their favourite investments and their not-so-favourite ones as well. They also share their investment strategies as they debate investing in companies you use, and their divergent risk appetites.You can now invest alongside the twins by buying their baskets of shares (both in the EasyEquities ZAR and EasyEquities USD accounts). Check them out here:FinTwitter's Monthly ZAR Dividend Basket (ZAR Account):https://platform.easyequities.io/Bundle/Details/586 FinTwitter's to the Moon Stock Picks (ZAR Account): https://platform.easyequities.io/Bundle/Details/561 Monthly Dividend Basket (USD Account):https://platform.easyequities.io/Bundle/Details/585 Shares and other investment vehicles highlighted in this episode: Purple Group Satrix Divi ETFCoreShares Total World ETFSasolCloudflare Renergen Shoprite MetaTrellidorListen to their previous Easy Does It episode here.Share the love with us on social media by letting us know what you think of the episode by tweeting @EasyEquities @YoungInvestor03 @GenZInvestor4 or tagging us on the gram.To sign up to EasyEquities: http://bit.ly/2EtcE85DISCLAIMER: EasyEquities is a product of First World Trader (Pty) Ltd t/a EasyEquities which is an authorised Financial Services Provider. FSP number: 22588. This material is not intended as and does not constitute financial advice or any other advice and is neither exhaustive nor prescriptive. The views expressed by the contributor are his or her own (as an independently registered financial services provider, financial adviser or other independent capacity), and not necessarily endorsed by EasyEquities (as a separate financial services provider).

Once again, we are joined by JD Breytenbach to throw the proverbial financial market bones. Answering some burning investor questions while giving us a scoop on all the important financial events that had the markets moving and shaking in the month of June.The Senior Trader at Purple Group sheds light on the major global investment themes and macroeconomic factors that impacted markets during June. He delves into the essential  characteristics of a good trader and retail investor, shares his bullish optimism for the next 6 months, and offers an analysis of the significant drop in the price of Rhodium in recent weeks. For those seeking exposure, he guides us on where to look on the EasyEquities menu.JD also shares his personal watchlist of stocks to keep an eye on. Don't miss out—hit that play button to discover his top picks!Share the love with us on social media by letting us know what you think of the episode by tweeting @EasyEquities @JD_Breytenbach or tagging us on the gram.To sign up to EasyEquities: http://bit.ly/2EtcE85DISCLAIMER: EasyEquities is a product of First World Trader (Pty) Ltd t/a EasyEquities which is an authorised Financial Services Provider. FSP number: 22588. This material is not intended as and does not constitute financial advice or any other advice and is neither exhaustive nor prescriptive. The views expressed by the contributor are his or her own (as an independently registered financial services provider, financial adviser or other independent capacity), and not necessarily endorsed by EasyEquities (as a separate financial services provider).

Urban tranquillity meets urban buzz!Akaru Bryanston is a brand spanking new listing on EasyProperties. Urban living apartments located in the affluent residential suburb of Bryanston, which is part of Sandton. This exclusive neighborhood is renowned for its luxurious lifestyle and provides easy access to top-notch schools, medical centres, numerous office parks, and convenient shopping centres, all within minutes from Akaru Bryanston.In this episode, we're joined by Tyron Baird to tell us everything we need to know about this new development. From the architectural style that draws inspiration from the minimalist lines of Japanese design, to the use of natural materials, modern finishes, and a variety of amenities that promote a balanced work-life environment and a remarkable living experience.Construction of Akaru is expected to be completed in 2024, presenting an excellent investment opportunity in a highly sought-after location. Press play to hear more about this listing. Let us know what you think of this episode by tweeting us at @EasyEquities or sharing the property love on Instagram by tagging us.Not signed up for an EasyProperties account yet?Sign up today: https://bit.ly/2Z2VCsbDISCLAIMER: EasyEquities is a product of First World Trader (Pty) Ltd t/a EasyEquities which is an authorised Financial Services Provider. FSP number: 22588. This material is not intended as and does not constitute financial advice or any other advice and is neither exhaustive nor prescriptive. The views expressed by the contributor are his or her own (as an independently registered financial services provider, financial adviser or other independent capacity), and not necessarily endorsed by EasyEquities (as a separate financial services provider).

We’ve invited Nozi Van Heerden, a personal finance educator, author, and self-proclaimed “ETF baby”, to join us in the Easy Does It kitchen to share her own investment ingredients when cooking up her portfolio.Nozi gets very candid with us for this episode, sharing her taboo investment habits, explaining her investment strategy, as well as how her love for ETFs (Exchange Traded Funds) and index investing came about. And more!With over 15 000 subscribers following her insights via her own channels, Nozi also shares how she got to the point where she’s grown in popularity and influence in the tricky finance space. To hear about all of these, as well as to find out which are favourite ETFs, make sure to listen to this episode. By the end of the conversation you will understand why so many follow her every word.Share the love with us on social media by letting us know what you think of the episode by tweeting @EasyEquities @nozi_vanheerden or tagging us on the gram.To sign up to EasyEquities: http://bit.ly/2EtcE85DISCLAIMER: EasyEquities is a product of First World Trader (Pty) Ltd t/a EasyEquities which is an authorised Financial Services Provider. FSP number: 22588. This material is not intended as and does not constitute financial advice or any other advice and is neither exhaustive nor prescriptive. The views expressed by the contributor are his or her own (as an independently registered financial services provider, financial adviser or other independent capacity), and not necessarily endorsed by EasyEquities (as a separate financial services provider).

Join us in the Easy Does It kitchen for a conversation with Josh Viljoen, senior auditor, founder of the Smart Money SA blog, and finance content contributor for FinMeUp.We chat to Josh to get an understanding of how he chooses his own investments and navigates the markets. He introduces us to his “Two-bucket” system, the ingredients to whipping up a good portfolio (i.e. diversifying across different sectors), and more.We also find out about Josh’s favorite ETFs (Exchange Traded Funds) and stocks, with Josh giving simple and technical insights about why he likes certain stocks so much.Make sure to listen to this episode for gems from the finance maverick in the making. Share the love with us on social media by letting us know what you think of the episode by tweeting @EasyEquities @thejoshviljoen or tagging us on the gram.To sign up to EasyEquities: http://bit.ly/2EtcE85DISCLAIMER: EasyEquities is a product of First World Trader (Pty) Ltd t/a EasyEquities which is an authorised Financial Services Provider. FSP number: 22588. This material is not intended as and does not constitute financial advice or any other advice and is neither exhaustive nor prescriptive. The views expressed by the contributor are his or her own (as an independently registered financial services provider, financial adviser or other independent capacity), and not necessarily endorsed by EasyEquities (as a separate financial services provider).

The man, the myth, the legend, JD Breytenbach is back on the Easy Does it podcast. Answering some burning investor questions while giving us a scoop on all the important financial events that had the markets moving and shaking in the month of May.The Senior Trader at Purple Group highlights the big investment global themes and macroeconomic factors that affected markets in May. He delves into the effect of artificial intelligence on share prices, the US debt ceiling, earnings that stood out, and the Purple Group's rights issue.The financial market sangoma also throws the bones and highlights events he expects to be the market-driving factors in June, such as inflation and the rand.Press play as JD also answers that age-old question: Why are commodities attractive during a time of recession?Share the love with us on social media by letting us know what you think of the episode by tweeting @EasyEquities @JD_Breytenbach or tagging us on the gram.To sign up to EasyEquities: http://bit.ly/2EtcE85DISCLAIMER: EasyEquities is a product of First World Trader (Pty) Ltd t/a EasyEquities which is an authorised Financial Services Provider. FSP number: 22588. This material is not intended as and does not constitute financial advice or any other advice and is neither exhaustive nor prescriptive. The views expressed by the contributor are his or her own (as an independently registered financial services provider, financial adviser or other independent capacity), and not necessarily endorsed by EasyEquities (as a separate financial services provider).

Being a property developer is no easy feat, but double that with being a disruptive force in that industry and you’ve got Jonathan Liebmann: a property legend in the making, changing the South African landscape.Jonathan talks urban villages, the synthesis of property with lifestyle as inspired by innovation in tech, the modern phenomena of being a digital nomad, and how BlackBrick (a modern property space which people can invest in for as little as R1 via EasyProperties) represents this way of living by keeping technology at the core of its appeal.Hit play on this episode to hear from the man behind the development BlackBrick and Jozi’s Maboneng Precinct among many other projects, to hear what the future holds for BlackBrick and innovative property development at large!Let us know what you think of this episode by tweeting @EasyEquities @properties_easy or sharing the property love on Instagram by tagging us.Not signed up for an EasyProperties account yet?Sign up today: https://bit.ly/2Z2VCsb DISCLAIMER: EasyEquities is a product of First World Trader (Pty) Ltd t/a EasyEquities which is an authorised Financial Services Provider. FSP number: 22588. This material is not intended as and does not constitute financial advice or any other advice and is neither exhaustive nor prescriptive. The views expressed by the contributor are his or her own (as an independently registered financial services provider, financial adviser or other independent capacity), and not necessarily endorsed by EasyEquities (as a separate financial services provider).

Nobody likes to think about and plan for their own death, but when you’re investing toward a future that results in generational wealth then you need to know your options. We invited Sascha Graham, Head of Legal at Purple Group, to tell us what happens to one’s easyequities account and investments upon death.Did you know that your assets and liabilities form part of your estate? But did you know that you need a little paperwork (like a will) and admin (updated death benefits forms) in order to determine how your estate is distributed upon death?Sascha untangles the complex web of legislations, investment vehicles and paperwork that govern how investments are dealt with upon passing.While we try to make everything Easy, this conversation and topic may be one that helps when things get difficult. Hit play, and soak in the insights from the Easy Legal Eagle.Share the love with us on social media by letting us know what you think of the episode by tweeting @EasyEquities @FinTLawyer_Girl or tagging us on the gram.To sign up to EasyEquities: http://bit.ly/2EtcE85DISCLAIMER: EasyEquities is a product of First World Trader (Pty) Ltd t/a EasyEquities which is an authorised Financial Services Provider. FSP number: 22588. This material is not intended as and does not constitute financial advice or any other advice and is neither exhaustive nor prescriptive. The views expressed by the contributor are his or her own (as an independently registered financial services provider, financial adviser or other independent capacity), and not necessarily endorsed by EasyEquities (as a separate financial services provider).

The man, the myth, the legend, JD Breytenbach is back on the Easy Does it podcast. Answering some burning investor questions while giving us a scoop on all the important financial events that had the markets shaking in the month of March.The Senior Trader at Purple Group highlights the big investment global themes and macro economic factors that affected markets in March, delves into Transaction Capital, shares his thoughts on Alibaba and touches on the effects of the US banking crisis.The financial market sangoma also throws the bones and highlights events he expects to be the market-driving factors in April.Share the love with us on social media by letting us know what you think of the episode by tweeting @EasyEquities @JD_Breytenbach or tagging us on the gram.To sign up to EasyEquities: http://bit.ly/2EtcE85DISCLAIMER: EasyEquities is a product of First World Trader (Pty) Ltd t/a EasyEquities which is an authorised Financial Services Provider. FSP number: 22588. This material is not intended as and does not constitute financial advice or any other advice and is neither exhaustive nor prescriptive. The views expressed by the contributor are his or her own (as an independently registered financial services provider, financial adviser or other independent capacity), and not necessarily endorsed by EasyEquities (as a separate financial services provider).

We welcomed entrepreneur, investor, and social media celebrity known to most as ‘Frugal Sibusiso’ to tell us how to improve your chances of getting your home loan over the line.Sibusiso gives a run-down of the property purchase process, as well as sharing tips and tricks on getting the most out of financing property investments.Find out why Sibusiso believes buyers should save up for deposits on property purchases, the documentation typically required, the power of negotiation (with property agents and banks), the role of credit, and a lot more.Property lovers will love this episode, so make sure to tune into the conversation!If you’re not quite ready to buy an entire property yourself, make sure to check out EasyProperties here.Share the love with us on social media by letting us know what you think of the episode by tweeting @EasyEquities @FrugalLocal or tagging us on the gram.To sign up to EasyEquities: http://bit.ly/2EtcE85DISCLAIMER: EasyEquities is a product of First World Trader (Pty) Ltd t/a EasyEquities which is an authorised Financial Services Provider. FSP number: 22588. This material is not intended as and does not constitute financial advice or any other advice and is neither exhaustive nor prescriptive. The views expressed by the contributor are his or her own (as an independently registered financial services provider, financial adviser or other independent capacity), and not necessarily endorsed by EasyEquities (as a separate financial services provider)

Bulls and bears? Recession? Dollar-cost averaging? Store of value? If you have come across these words/terms before but aren’t sure what they really mean then we’ve got you covered.Our chat with Ludwik van Wyk continues as we talk about a wide range of topics that relate to a recession.We talk about emotions related to buying shares and having discipline through the best and worst times in the markets, to the value in investing in different assets in anticipation of a recession, and what makes commodities (raw materials/primary agricultural products) so attractive when the economy isn’t doing so well.The Managing Director at Telos Wealth Capital offers up practical finance tips that everyone can apply to improve their personal finances.Share the love with us on social media by letting us know what you think of the episode by tweeting @EasyEquities or tagging us on the gram.To sign up to EasyEquities: http://bit.ly/2EtcE85DISCLAIMER: EasyEquities is a product of First World Trader (Pty) Ltd t/a EasyEquities which is an authorised Financial Services Provider. FSP number: 22588. This material is not intended as and does not constitute financial advice or any other advice and is neither exhaustive nor prescriptive. The views expressed by the contributor are his or her own (as an independently registered financial services provider, financial adviser or other independent capacity), and not necessarily endorsed by EasyEquities (as a separate financial services provider)

In the first part of our conversation with Ludwik van Wyk, we chat to the Managing Director at Telos Wealth Capital.We spoke about his upbringing and what shaped him into the investor he is today, what hedge fund managers do, and the three investment principles he lives by.He also encourages investors (new and seasoned) to understand the businesses and industries they have interest in as a means to starting their investment journeys.And finally, Ludwik delves into what a recession really means to everyday people. Even though interest rates may seem far removed from people watching the news cycle, he puts recession in a way anyone would understand (and should beware of).Share the love with us on social media by letting us know what you think of the episode by tweeting @EasyEquities or tagging us on the gram.To sign up to EasyEquities: http://bit.ly/2EtcE85DISCLAIMER: EasyEquities is a product of First World Trader (Pty) Ltd t/a EasyEquities which is an authorised Financial Services Provider. FSP number: 22588. This material is not intended as and does not constitute financial advice or any other advice and is neither exhaustive nor prescriptive. The views expressed by the contributor are his or her own (as an independently registered financial services provider, financial adviser or other independent capacity), and not necessarily endorsed by EasyEquities (as a separate financial services provider)

A few moments of truth about investing.If you ever feel like you're alone in making investment mistakes, this episode is definitely for you! We have collected a few voicenotes from the Easy community to share the pain among each other, as this is a safe space after all.Dj @ Large is joined by Cay-low Mbedzi (Junior Brand Manager at EasyEquities) and Jessica Joubert (Head of Social Media at EasyEquities) to serve as the episode's agony uncle and aunt, respectively.Rewind and hit play to hear the different investing confessions - the good, the bad, the risks and rewards, and the ugly parts of following trends and allowing emotions to spiral. Share the love with us on social media by letting us know what you think of the episode by tweeting @EasyEquities or tagging us on the gram.To sign up to EasyEquities: http://bit.ly/2EtcE85DISCLAIMER: EasyEquities is a product of First World Trader (Pty) Ltd t/a EasyEquities which is an authorised Financial Services Provider. FSP number: 22588. This material is not intended as and does not constitute financial advice or any other advice and is neither exhaustive nor prescriptive. The views expressed by the contributor are his or her own (as an independently registered financial services provider, financial adviser or other independent capacity), and not necessarily endorsed by EasyEquities (as a separate financial services provider)

Are emotions a bad thing when it comes to money?This question sets us up for this episode, featuring independent Financial Planner, Obakeng Maoka.Obakeng weighs up IQ versus EQ to unpack which is more important in managing money, as well as touching on the influences of our upbringings on our financial personalities.The financial planner also shares the four most prominent emotions that researchers found have an influence on our financial decisions.Listen to this episode to check whether you agree with what researchers say about these emotions, as well as how to separate emotions from money.Share the love with us on social media by letting us know what you think of the episode by tweeting @EasyEquities @ObakengMaoka or tagging us on the gram.To sign up to EasyEquities: http://bit.ly/2EtcE85DISCLAIMER: EasyEquities is a product of First World Trader (Pty) Ltd t/a EasyEquities which is an authorised Financial Services Provider. FSP number: 22588. This material is not intended as and does not constitute financial advice or any other advice and is neither exhaustive nor prescriptive. The views expressed by the contributor are his or her own (as an independently registered financial services provider, financial adviser or other independent capacity), and not necessarily endorsed by EasyEquities (as a separate financial services provider).

We chat to a pro (a legit professional) in finance, Obakeng Maoka, who is an independent financial planner to break down the difference between financial advice and financial education, and why the distinction is important.The conversation unpacks why South Africans desperately need more financial education and higher literacy in this regard.Obakeng also tells us who is allowed to give financial advice and how to verify their credentials, the role influencers play in this space, and what financial planners actually do for clients. He even goes so far as to bust a few myths about financial planners!Hit play to listen to this episode now.  Protect yourself, know the difference!Share the love with us on social media by letting us know what you think of the episode by tweeting @EasyEquities @ObakengMaoka or tagging us on the gram.To sign up to EasyEquities: http://bit.ly/2EtcE85DISCLAIMER: EasyEquities is a product of First World Trader (Pty) Ltd t/a EasyEquities which is an authorised Financial Services Provider. FSP number: 22588. This material is not intended as and does not constitute financial advice or any other advice and is neither exhaustive nor prescriptive. The views expressed by the contributor are his or her own (as an independently registered financial services provider, financial adviser or other independent capacity), and not necessarily endorsed by EasyEquities (as a separate financial services provider).

Anna Machaka, the author of Little Money Egghead, which is a children’s book about money, joins us to talk about empowering children with financial literacy.We take a tour through Anna’s own journey with money as a young child, which we believe many South Africans would be able to relate to, and see how she came about to author her book after becaming a parent.Even though Anna’s book is written for children aged 3 - 12 years old, Anna shows us just how the lessons go beyond the kids, and extend to parents and guardians as well. Hit play on this episode to get a peek behind Anna’s motivations and passion, as well as the guiding principles that other parents can adopt in order to build generational habits.Share the love with us on social media by letting us know what you think of the episode by tweeting @EasyEquities or tagging us on the gram.To sign up to EasyEquities: http://bit.ly/2EtcE85DISCLAIMER: EasyEquities is a product of First World Trader (Pty) Ltd t/a EasyEquities which is an authorised Financial Services Provider. FSP number: 22588. This material is not intended as and does not constitute financial advice or any other advice and is neither exhaustive nor prescriptive. The views expressed by the contributor are his or her own (as an independently registered financial services provider, financial adviser or other independent capacity), and not necessarily endorsed by EasyEquities (as a separate financial services provider).

2022 was a massive year for the Easy Does it podcast. We stripped away all the jargon and complication associated with investing, whilst encouraging ordinary South Africans to own the market. Press play as Dj @ Large rewinds back to some key guests and moments from 2022. From hosting CEO’S, investment professionals, entrepreneurs to finlit influencers. Thank you for supporting the podcast and helping us reach more than 200 000 downloads  across more than 150 countries!Share the love with us on social media by letting us know what you think of this episode  by tweeting @EasyEquities or tagging us on the gram.To sign up to EasyEquities: http://bit.ly/2EtcE85DISCLAIMER: EasyEquities is a product of First World Trader (Pty) Ltd t/a EasyEquities which is an authorised Financial Services Provider. FSP number: 22588. This material is not intended as and does not constitute financial advice or any other advice and is neither exhaustive nor prescriptive. The views expressed by the contributor are his or her own (as an independently registered financial services provider, financial adviser or other independent capacity), and not necessarily endorsed by EasyEquities (as a separate financial services provider).

There's no doubt that 2022 was an interesting year for investors. A year filled with uncertainty and opportunity. From Russia's invasion of Ukraine, to global monetary tightening, raising interest rates to never-ending power cuts.So as we come to the end of the year, take a second to reflect on your investment portfolio and overall relationship with your money.Were you able to own the market? Did you panic and sell or did you buy the dip? Were you able to stay committed to your budget? What financial lessons did you come out with?On this episode Dj @ Large shares some of his financial goals and lessons from 2022. Share the love with us on social media by letting us know what you think of this episode  by tweeting @EasyEquities or tagging us on the gram.To sign up to EasyEquities: http://bit.ly/2EtcE85DISCLAIMER: EasyEquities is a product of First World Trader (Pty) Ltd t/a EasyEquities which is an authorised Financial Services Provider. FSP number: 22588. This material is not intended as and does not constitute financial advice or any other advice and is neither exhaustive nor prescriptive. The views expressed by the contributor are his or her own (as an independently registered financial services provider, financial adviser or other independent capacity), and not necessarily endorsed by EasyEquities (as a separate financial services provider).

People say that laughter is the best medicine, but does this count when it comes to finding the cure for money problems?We find out with DJ Khathu, the South African Hip Hop DJ, radio and music producer, and comedian, who offers up a humorous perspective of our relationships with money.With his well-known laugh that he even earns an income from, Khathu gives us a peek behind his curtain as a performer and entertainer juggling money and fame.A quote from this conversation that we believe everyone can learn from is that “It’s not about how much money you make, it’s about how much money you keep.” Well, Khathu shares his experience in keeping the money he has made.From investing to learning how to cook, we share lessons from the DJ in this episode. Share the love with us on social media by letting us know what you think of the episode by tweeting @EasyEquities @Dj_khathu or tagging us on the gram.To sign up to EasyEquities: http://bit.ly/2EtcE85DISCLAIMER: EasyEquities is a product of First World Trader (Pty) Ltd t/a EasyEquities which is an authorised Financial Services Provider. FSP number: 22588. This material is not intended as and does not constitute financial advice or any other advice and is neither exhaustive nor prescriptive. The views expressed by the contributor are his or her own (as an independently registered financial services provider, financial adviser or other independent capacity), and not necessarily endorsed by EasyEquities (as a separate financial services provider).

Whether it’s December, Easter or Eid, the festive season is financially testing for South Africans. But, since we’re all in this together, we hit up a pro (a legit professional) in finance, Obakeng Maoka. A wealth champion!Obakeng is an independent financial planner that we invited to help through this and future festive seasons and out finances.We chat about the practical financial products and tools that money-savvy people harness to get through the festive periods. We also talk to Obakeng about the Christmas bonus and managing pressure that comes with navigating money and family.Tune into this episode, preferably before any festive season.Share the love with us on social media by letting us know what you think of the episode by tweeting @EasyEquities @ObakengMaoka or tagging us on the gram.To sign up to EasyEquities: http://bit.ly/2EtcE85DISCLAIMER: EasyEquities is a product of First World Trader (Pty) Ltd t/a EasyEquities which is an authorised Financial Services Provider. FSP number: 22588. This material is not intended as and does not constitute financial advice or any other advice and is neither exhaustive nor prescriptive. The views expressed by the contributor are his or her own (as an independently registered financial services provider, financial adviser or other independent capacity), and not necessarily endorsed by EasyEquities (as a separate financial services provider).

The second episode of our 3-part special with Satrix’s Kingsley Williams, Chief Investment Officer, we talk about Index Tracking and what this really means.We know that a good investor makes sure to diversify, but the sophisticated investor can do this through funds like Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs).Our whole vibe is that we like to simplify things that are mystified, and one of the more intimidating concepts in the world of investing are ETFs and Index-Tracking.Press play to listen to the full conversation and share the love with us on social media by letting us know what you think of the episode by tweeting @EasyEquities @SATRIX_SA or tagging us on the gram.To sign up to EasyEquities: http://bit.ly/2EtcE85DISCLAIMER: EasyEquities is a product of First World Trader (Pty) Ltd t/a EasyEquities which is an authorised Financial Services Provider. FSP number: 22588. This material is not intended as and does not constitute financial advice or any other advice and is neither exhaustive nor prescriptive. The views expressed by the contributor are his or her own (as an independently registered financial services provider, financial adviser or other independent capacity), and not necessarily endorsed by EasyEquities (as a separate financial services provider).

The first episode in a 3-part series with Satrix’s Kingsley Williams, Chief Investment Officer, we look at the megatrends that investors should keep sight of heading in 2023 and beyond.This episode is based on Kingsley’s presentation at the 2022 LeaderEx, which you can check out here.What are megatrends? Simply put, these are the major patterns and trends on a global scale.Kingsley and Dj @ Large look at and break down five megatrends that long-term investors need to beware of as well as their potential opportunities.Press play to listen to the full conversation and share the love with us on social media by letting us know what you think of the episode by tweeting @EasyEquities @SATRIX_SA or tagging us on the gram.To sign up to EasyEquities: http://bit.ly/2EtcE85DISCLAIMER: EasyEquities is a product of First World Trader (Pty) Ltd t/a EasyEquities which is an authorised Financial Services Provider. FSP number: 22588. This material is not intended as and does not constitute financial advice or any other advice and is neither exhaustive nor prescriptive. The views expressed by the contributor are his or her own (as an independently registered financial services provider, financial adviser or other independent capacity), and not necessarily endorsed by EasyEquities (as a separate financial services provider).

The third and final episode in our 3-part special with Satrix’s Kingsley Williams, Chief Investment Officer, is all about Thematic Investing.If you’re new to investing, then you’ll have to trust us when we say that Thematic Investing is one of the rare yet sexy investment philosophies out there, and we break it all down in this conversation.By now you might be well-aware of what Megatrends are, but how can investors invest in a way that they can benefit from them?Kingsley and the Satrix team answer that question in this very episode.Press play to listen to the full conversation and share the love with us on social media by letting us know what you think of the episode by tweeting @EasyEquities @SATRIX_SA or tagging us on the gram.To sign up to EasyEquities: http://bit.ly/2EtcE85DISCLAIMER: EasyEquities is a product of First World Trader (Pty) Ltd t/a EasyEquities which is an authorised Financial Services Provider. FSP number: 22588. This material is not intended as and does not constitute financial advice or any other advice and is neither exhaustive nor prescriptive. The views expressed by the contributor are his or her own (as an independently registered financial services provider, financial adviser or other independent capacity), and not necessarily endorsed by EasyEquities (as a separate financial services provider).

Simply put, a lot of us just want to know how to put together an investment strategy. This sounds more hectic than it actually is, because it really is all about you and doesn’t require advanced maths.To help us understand how to do this, we reached out to Higgo van Biljon, the founder and CEO of FinMeUp: a finance-education app that connects you to finance professionals and puts a range of insights in the palm of your hands.Using Warren Buffett as well as his own personal experience as a guide, Higgo tells the community about the importance in ETFs, doing research, understanding one’s own personality and goals, and coming to grips with the basics.Tune into this episode to get some tips and tricks from an entrepreneur who applies a teacher’s outlook on the markets.Share the love with us on social media by letting us know what you think of the episode by tweeting @EasyEquities @HiggoVan or tagging us on the gram.To sign up to EasyEquities: http://bit.ly/2EtcE85DISCLAIMER: EasyEquities is a product of First World Trader (Pty) Ltd t/a EasyEquities which is an authorised Financial Services Provider. FSP number: 22588. This material is not intended as and does not constitute financial advice or any other advice and is neither exhaustive nor prescriptive. The views expressed by the contributor are his or her own (as an independently registered financial services provider, financial adviser or other independent capacity), and not necessarily endorsed by EasyEquities (as a separate financial services provider).

Will you, or won’t you? Well, you should definitely have a will, and we chatted to someone with the aim of getting you to take your estate planning seriously.While at the Money Summit for 2022 we interviewed Samke Mhlongo, radio personality and founder of TNC (The Next Chapter) Wealth Partners, to chat to us about the importance of having a will.Our chat covered why people tend to avoid this important process (guys, we even went into superstitions South Africans have around this type of thing!).Make sure to listen to this episode to hear the top 5 reasons why people tend to avoid drafting wills. Trust us, it’s a fun and quick segment despite the association people have about this type of stuff. (And no we don’t talk about putting the ‘fun’ in funeral).And if you are a Samke Mhlongo fan, make sure to check out this episode because she drops even more humorous gems about personal finance as a young woman navigating the world at large.Share the love with us on social media by letting us know what you think of the episode by tweeting @EasyEquities @iamsamkemhlongo or tagging us on the gram.To sign up to EasyEquities: http://bit.ly/2EtcE85DISCLAIMER: EasyEquities is a product of First World Trader (Pty) Ltd t/a EasyEquities which is an authorised Financial Services Provider. FSP number: 22588. This material is not intended as and does not constitute financial advice or any other advice and is neither exhaustive nor prescriptive. The views expressed by the contributor are his or her own (as an independently registered financial services provider, financial adviser or other independent capacity), and not necessarily endorsed by EasyEquities (as a separate financial services provider).

We went to the Money Summit to catch some insights from a range of people attending the annual LeaderEx event hosted at Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg.From exhibitors and businesspeople to investors and students, we hit up folks randomly walking by the Youth Money Circle stand to just give us their thoughts about finance and investing.In this episode, which is part 1 in our coverage of the summit, we fished for peoples’ knowledge about property, parenting and finance, Cryptocurrencies, networking and a whole lot more.A common theme we found in this stream of conversations is that many people want to improve their relationships with money. Hit play to hear about the wide variety of people looking to constantly improve and grow their money.Share the love with us on social media by letting us know what you think of the episode by tweeting @EasyEquities or tagging us on the gram.To sign up to EasyEquities: http://bit.ly/2EtcE85DISCLAIMER: EasyEquities is a product of First World Trader (Pty) Ltd t/a EasyEquities which is an authorised Financial Services Provider. FSP number: 22588. This material is not intended as and does not constitute financial advice or any other advice and is neither exhaustive nor prescriptive. The views expressed by the contributor are his or her own (as an independently registered financial services provider, financial adviser or other independent capacity), and not necessarily endorsed by EasyEquities (as a separate financial services provider).

We went to the Money Summit to catch some insights from a range of people attending the annual LeaderEx event hosted at Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg.This episode is part 2 of our coverage at the summit, and we were even more blown away by the people who are as passionate about financial education as we are!We chatted to TV hosts and lawyers hailing from Klerksdorp to corporate executives, as well as summit visitors and more.Same as in part 1, we continued asking personal questions from the people we came across, and for their tips about building a solid relationship with finance.Share the love with us on social media by letting us know what you think of the episode by tweeting @EasyEquities or tagging us on the gram.To sign up to EasyEquities: http://bit.ly/2EtcE85DISCLAIMER: EasyEquities is a product of First World Trader (Pty) Ltd t/a EasyEquities which is an authorised Financial Services Provider. FSP number: 22588. This material is not intended as and does not constitute financial advice or any other advice and is neither exhaustive nor prescriptive. The views expressed by the contributor are his or her own (as an independently registered financial services provider, financial adviser or other independent capacity), and not necessarily endorsed by EasyEquities (as a separate financial services provider).

Higgo van Biljon, the founder and CEO of financial education app, FinMeUp, joins us for a session to give us a peek inside his personal investment pot.We turn the stove all the way up as Higgo gives us the secret ingredients  that make his portfolio magic. We go from Tesla to Purple Group, to some crypto as well as ETFs and the value of these types of instruments.Higgo also gives us a different type of peek by showing us what he and the guys behind the FinMeUp app have up their sleeves for the fast-growing app.Tune into this episode to hear how Higgo applies strategy to his personal investments. And as Higgo says, “Don’t FOMO anything."Share the love with us on social media by letting us know what you think of the episode by tweeting @EasyEquities @HiggoVan or tagging us on the gram.To sign up to EasyEquities: http://bit.ly/2EtcE85DISCLAIMER: EasyEquities is a product of First World Trader (Pty) Ltd t/a EasyEquities which is an authorised Financial Services Provider. FSP number: 22588. This material is not intended as and does not constitute financial advice or any other advice and is neither exhaustive nor prescriptive. The views expressed by the contributor are his or her own (as an independently registered financial services provider, financial adviser or other independent capacity), and not necessarily endorsed by EasyEquities (as a separate financial services provider).

At the latest LeaderEx Money Summit we managed to grab Bonang Mohale to offer up his insights into leadership and wealth creation.Who is Bonang Mohale?He is a famed businessman, CEO of Business Leadership South Africa, Chancellor of University of Free State, best-selling author, and non-executive director of Purple Group (among a host of other companies). That’s a lot of cred right? We’ve only scratched thesurface! Mr Mohale talks wealth, his personal journey, and the motivation he has used to rise into becoming a business heavyweight in South Africa.If you are a dreamer, doer, and aspiring investor, then you definitely don’t want to miss this short yet inspirational and powerful conversation!Why are you still reading this? Hit that play button to hear the man himself.Share the love with us on social media by letting us know what you think of the episode by tweeting @EasyEquities or tagging us on the gram.To sign up to EasyEquities: http://bit.ly/2EtcE85DISCLAIMER: EasyEquities is a product of First World Trader (Pty) Ltd t/a EasyEquities which is an authorised Financial Services Provider. FSP number: 22588. This material is not intended as and does not constitute financial advice or any other advice and is neither exhaustive nor prescriptive. The views expressed by the contributor are his or her own (as an independently registered financial services provider, financial adviser or other independent capacity), and not necessarily endorsed by EasyEquities (as a separate financial services provider).

Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) are an investment vehicle that many pros in the industry love because they contain many shares in on product. To chat about some of the hottest ETFs, we invited Satrix’s Quantitative Portfolio Analyst, Siyabulela Nomoyi.We talk about the best performing ETFs for the month of August, the value of investing in offshore (international) ETFs, as well as Satrix’s own moves in the space over the last year. In particular for Heritage month, we spotlight the Satrix Capped All Share Index ETF, which is a super diversified investment containing large to smaller companies within the fund, which is pretty rare in SA. Until December 2022, this ETF will cost 0% TER, and Siya breaks down exactly what this ‘TER’ means.Did you know that Satrix accounts for 26 of the 90 ETFs listed on the JSE? If you want to compare all 90 ETFs against each other, make sure to check out the EasyETFs portal.Press play and share the love with us on social media by letting us know what you think of the episode by tweeting @EasyEquities @SATRIX_SA @S_Nomoyi or tagging us on the gram.To sign up to EasyEquities: http://bit.ly/2EtcE85DISCLAIMER: EasyEquities is a product of First World Trader (Pty) Ltd t/a EasyEquities which is an authorised Financial Services Provider. FSP number: 22588. This material is not intended as and does not constitute financial advice or any other advice and is neither exhaustive nor prescriptive. The views expressed by the contributor are his or her own (as an independently registered financial services provider, financial adviser or other independent capacity), and not necessarily endorsed by EasyEquities (as a separate financial services provider).

JD Breytenbach, Senior Trader at EasyEquities’ parent company Purple Group, gives us a wrap up on events in the markets for the month of August. He also highlights events he expects to be the market-driving factors in September.Global central banks’ dance with inflation dominated news, while on the crypto side of things we get caught up on the latest events and even the overlap it shares with September’s Africa ComiCon event.We also spoke about the financial results released by local companies, as JD offered insight into Discovery’s (JSE:DSY) and Shoprite’s (JSE:SHP) earnings. He also sheds light on SA’s Massmart (JSE:MSM) being bought out by USA’s Walmart (NYSE:WMT).Tune into this episode to hear about all the assets and stocks JD is keeping an eye on in September.Share the love with us on social media by letting us know what you think of the episode by tweeting @EasyEquities @JD_Breytenbach or tagging us on the gram.To sign up to EasyEquities: http://bit.ly/2EtcE85DISCLAIMER: EasyEquities is a product of First World Trader (Pty) Ltd t/a EasyEquities which is an authorised Financial Services Provider. FSP number: 22588. This material is not intended as and does not constitute financial advice or any other advice and is neither exhaustive nor prescriptive. The views expressed by the contributor are his or her own (as an independently registered financial services provider, financial adviser or other independent capacity), and not necessarily endorsed by EasyEquities (as a separate financial services provider).

We love it when a young INVSTR encourages people to save and invest. And our guest, Sven Meyer, is all about that at only 19 years of age at the time of recording.In the spirit of keeping things young and fresh, Sven and our host play a game of ‘Never Have I Ever’ to kick-off the chat, highlighting a few of the early lessons our guest has learned in his own investment journey.From goal-based investing to giving insight into how he learned to navigate finance jargon, as well as the 4% Rule he learned, this episode is chockfull of gems. Sven also tells us about the mistakes he had made in his own approach, which everyone can learn from.He also gives a shoutout to veterans in the finance space, Simon Brown and Sam Beckbessinger, whom he learned heavily from when starting his journey.Give this episode a listen to find out why Sven is a big fan of Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), which are an investment product that you can find out all about in this episode with Nerina Visser here. We take a sneak peek into Sven’s own portfolio as he tells us about the shares and products he himself has invested in, and which ones are performing well and which aren’t. Share the love with us on social media by letting us know what you think of the episode by tweeting @EasyEquities @FinanceEd_SA or tagging us on the gram.To sign up to EasyEquities: http://bit.ly/2EtcE85DISCLAIMER: EasyEquities is a product of First World Trader (Pty) Ltd t/a EasyEquities which is an authorised Financial Services Provider. FSP number: 22588. This material is not intended as and does not constitute financial advice or any other advice and is neither exhaustive nor prescriptive. The views expressed by the contributor are his or her own (as an independently registered financial services provider, financial adviser or other independent capacity), and not necessarily endorsed by EasyEquities (as a separate financial services provider).

We want to show some love to our Namibian listeners and INVSTRs. Flying the Namibian flag high in this episode is Jacobine ‘Ms EasyVestor’ Amutenya.From our studio in Jozi to Jacobine’s home in Windhoek, we went across the border to bridge the gap between our INVSTRs’ experiences via this episode with the social media maverick. We get to know how she began her own journey toward financial freedom, from the initial investing mistakes she made, to understanding what motivated her to even start in the first place.Make sure to join us as we all take a peek into Ms EasyVestor’s portfolio as well (yep, we go there). Jacobine also tells us about how she conducts research on the assets she buys, so if you’re looking for a way to start make sure to give this episode a listen. Side note: if anyone tried to tell you that social media is bad, tell them that we have many investors, like Jacobine, who found the path for financial freedom via Twitter.Share the love with us on social media by letting us know what you think of the episode by tweeting @EasyEquities @Ms_jaco or tagging us on the gram.To sign up to EasyEquities: http://bit.ly/2EtcE85DISCLAIMER: EasyEquities is a product of First World Trader (Pty) Ltd t/a EasyEquities which is an authorised Financial Services Provider. FSP number: 22588. This material is not intended as and does not constitute financial advice or any other advice and is neither exhaustive nor prescriptive. The views expressed by the contributor are his or her own (as an independently registered financial services provider, financial adviser or other independent capacity), and not necessarily endorsed by EasyEquities (as a separate financial services provider).

Ever seen other people win competitions and then you wonder how they’re going to spend their winnings? Well, this time the answer is simple: invest!But this time around we want to hear it straight from the winner of the EasyEquities and Capitec competition that aired on YFM for July Savings Month. Lesedi Motlaung was one of four users to win R10k to invest as he sees fit on EasyEquities.We chatted about diversification and the importance of investing in familiar businesses, even investing in businesses eKasi. Lesedi is one of our favourite investors because he came from not believing he’d be investing in big companies on the JSE, to having done it in no time.In the wise words of Lesedi, ‘iMali iyahlonishwa’ and we couldn’t agree more. So hit play on this episode to get an understanding about his personal journey into the world of investing, and why he is a fan of growing his assets.Be a legend in the making, like Lesedi, and check out how to invest in the biggest companies locally and around the globe via EasyEquities.Share the love with us on social media by letting us know what you think of the episode by tweeting @EasyEquities or tagging us on the gram.To sign up to EasyEquities: http://bit.ly/2EtcE85DISCLAIMER: EasyEquities is a product of First World Trader (Pty) Ltd t/a EasyEquities which is an authorised Financial Services Provider. FSP number: 22588. This material is not intended as and does not constitute financial advice or any other advice and is neither exhaustive nor prescriptive. The views expressed by the contributor are his or her own (as an independently registered financial services provider, financial adviser or other independent capacity), and not necessarily endorsed by EasyEquities (as a separate financial services provider).

Are South Africans ready for tech-focused banking?Join us on the road to discovery with Discovery Bank CEO, Hylton Kallner. We pooled some questions from members in the Easy community and Discovery investors to get some insights from the head of the digital bank.Hylton gives us the lowdown on what makes Discovery competitive and efficient for clients, how the bank aligns with the rest of the Discovery business’ values and rewards, as well as the way the business is lead by innovation. We also delve into the EasyEquities partnership and what the two businesses look to accomplish together.So, if you want to know what Discovery Bank clients and Discovery investors have to look forward to, listen to this informative episode to be in the know. Listen through the episode to hear how Hylton answers some of our personal quickfire questions.Share the love with us on social media by letting us know what you think of the episode by tweeting @EasyEquities or tagging us on the gram.To sign up to EasyEquities: http://bit.ly/2EtcE85DISCLAIMER: EasyEquities is a product of First World Trader (Pty) Ltd t/a EasyEquities which is an authorised Financial Services Provider. FSP number: 22588. This material is not intended as and does not constitute financial advice or any other advice and is neither exhaustive nor prescriptive. The views expressed by the contributor are his or her own (as an independently registered financial services provider, financial adviser or other independent capacity), and not necessarily endorsed by EasyEquities (as a separate financial services provider).

Our first ever market wrap-up segment features JD Breytenbach as he highlights the main talking points on the JSE as well as in international markets for July 2022. We invited the Senior Trader from Purple Group to share the hottest market news that kept the markets abuzz.This conversation touches on different topics such as Crypto, commodities, the different stocks and how they performed on the JSE and NYSE, and more!We also look at bigger picture events and factors to consider like the economic indicators that were affected by the Ukraine conflict, to understanding how US earnings season were received by global markets.JD shares which investments he’s keeping an eye on for the remainder of the year, dropping a few gems along the way for market enthusiasts to chew on for August. We also get a reminder from the Senior Trader about how to maintain perspective, and some of the tips and principles he lives by as a long-term investor. Click this episode to catch our first ever Easy market wrap-up!Share the love with us on social media by letting us know what you think of the episode by tweeting @EasyEquities @JD_Breytenbach or tagging us on the gram.To sign up to EasyEquities: http://bit.ly/2EtcE85DISCLAIMER: EasyEquities is a product of First World Trader (Pty) Ltd t/a EasyEquities which is an authorised Financial Services Provider. FSP number: 22588. This material is not intended as and does not constitute financial advice or any other advice and is neither exhaustive nor prescriptive. The views expressed by the contributor are his or her own (as an independently registered financial services provider, financial adviser or other independent capacity), and not necessarily endorsed by EasyEquities (as a separate financial services provider).

We always talk about investment vehicles, but we want to change gears a bit and talk about another type of vehicle, which happens to be an expense many people struggle with. Cars!This is why we invited Reba S, a motor enthusiast and content creator who gives us the nitty gritty under the financial hood when it comes to vehicles and financing these machines. Reba gives us some unexpected advice and her unpopular opinions on buying and maintaining your car, as well as breaking down some of the popular misconceptions and mistakes people tend to make when it comes to vehicles.We go from balancing the pros and cons of buying pre-owned cars, to financing options available to buyers, as well as navigating balloon [bleeping] payments.If you’re a motorhead, did you know that you can buy shares in and invest in listed companies that are in the business of cars, via EasyEquities? From Transaction Capital (part owners of WeBuyCars) as well as Cartrack in South Africa, to Ford and Ferrari listed in America, you have many choices.For more insights from Reba, you can catch her doing her thing on Ignite, DSTV channel 189.Share the love with us on social media by letting us know what you think of the episode by tweeting @EasyEquities @_RebaS or tagging us on the gram.To sign up to EasyEquities: http://bit.ly/2EtcE85DISCLAIMER: EasyEquities is a product of First World Trader (Pty) Ltd t/a EasyEquities which is an authorised Financial Services Provider. FSP number: 22588. This material is not intended as and does not constitute financial advice or any other advice and is neither exhaustive nor prescriptive. The views expressed by the contributor are his or her own (as an independently registered financial services provider, financial adviser or other independent capacity), and not necessarily endorsed by EasyEquities (as a separate financial services provider).

Not all parents can bank on making the next Elon Musk, but an independent child is a great place to start as a guardian. That is why we invited a supermom to give us tips around investing for your kids and raising them to be financially savvy.Vicky ‘Mommy Money’ Angelopoulos, is a passionate investor and a mother to daughters among many other things. We invited Vicky to the podcast to get to understand her history and why she is intentional about her role as a financial guide for her kids and other parents in SA.We talk about the shares she has bought for herself and for her kids, and we also get into some of the games she plays with her children to inculcate knowledge about the value of money.Listen to this episode to hear about the steps the ‘Mommy Money’ is taking when it comes to raising money savvy children. Here’s a hint at one of the gems: “Never tell them how bad you were at maths!”Share the love with us on social media by letting us know what you think of the episode by tweeting @EasyEquities @mommy_moneyza tagging us on the gram.To sign up to EasyEquities: http://bit.ly/2EtcE85DISCLAIMER: EasyEquities is a product of First World Trader (Pty) Ltd t/a EasyEquities which is an authorised Financial Services Provider. FSP number: 22588. This material is not intended as and does not constitute financial advice or any other advice and is neither exhaustive nor prescriptive. The views expressed by the contributor are his or her own (as an independently registered financial services provider, financial adviser or other independent capacity), and not necessarily endorsed by EasyEquities (as a separate financial services provider).

We chat to Thembi Kandanga, a Namibian personal finance enthusiast and financial planner, about cooking up a well-diversified portfolio with your investments.Thembi highlights the importance and benefits of adding variety in your investments.From limiting risks, to keeping your capital intact, and the rule of thumb to follow when it comes to diversifying your investments. Thembi also provides a few tips around how to actually go about building a diverse set of investments in your stock portfolio.Not only does Thembi talk about the benefits of diversification, she actually gets real about the possibility in having too much variety in your investments.Our conversation also takes on a short journey across the border into Namibian mindsets around investing and person finance.Whether you’re from Namibia, Mzansi, or anywhere in the world, make sure to check out this conversation with the wise Financial Wellness Consultant.Share the love with us on social media by letting us know what you think of the episode by tweeting @EasyEquities @secureherbag tagging us on the gram.To sign up to EasyEquities: http://bit.ly/2EtcE85DISCLAIMER: EasyEquities is a product of First World Trader (Pty) Ltd t/a EasyEquities which is an authorised Financial Services Provider. FSP number: 22588. This material is not intended as and does not constitute financial advice or any other advice and is neither exhaustive nor prescriptive. The views expressed by the contributor are his or her own (as an independently registered financial services provider, financial adviser or other independent capacity), and not necessarily endorsed by EasyEquities (as a separate financial services provider).

In part 2 of our chat with Radio 702 and Cape Talk radio host, award-winning finance journalist and author, Bruce Whitfield, we cover a broad range of topics to keep you enthralled.From insights about the state of South Africa, politics, to the exclusive world of investing before the EasyEquities revolution.Bruce weaves together a tight narrative ranging from personal gems about life, success, and love; to giving us insights on successful South African businessmen and the decisions many of them made to get to where they needed to be.Hit play to hang out with us as we pick Bruce’s brain on a wide range of topics in business, finance, and personal success.Share the love with us on social media by letting us know what you think of the episode by tweeting @EasyEquities @brucebusiness tagging us on the gram.To sign up to EasyEquities: http://bit.ly/2EtcE85DISCLAIMER: EasyEquities is a product of First World Trader (Pty) Ltd t/a EasyEquities which is an authorised Financial Services Provider. FSP number: 22588. This material is not intended as and does not constitute financial advice or any other advice and is neither exhaustive nor prescriptive. The views expressed by the contributor are his or her own (as an independently registered financial services provider, financial adviser or other independent capacity), and not necessarily endorsed by EasyEquities (as a separate financial services provider).

Join our conversation with Bruce Whitfield, author, speaker, radio host at 702 and Cape Talk.We get personal with Bruce by picking the award-winning finance journalist’s brain to understand his relationship with investing as well as how his upbringing informed his career.Bruce takes us through his method of cutting through the noise, the resources he uses in staying up to date with the news, and he introduces us to his latest book – Genius: How To Take Smart Ideas Global.In a time when EasyEquities proceeds with its plans to grow the brand internationally, we wanted to get Bruce in studio to give entrepreneurs, investors an understanding behind expansive businesses.Share the love with us on social media by letting us know what you think of the episode by tweeting @EasyEquities @brucebusiness tagging us on the gram.To sign up to EasyEquities: http://bit.ly/2EtcE85DISCLAIMER: EasyEquities is a product of First World Trader (Pty) Ltd t/a EasyEquities which is an authorised Financial Services Provider. FSP number: 22588. This material is not intended as and does not constitute financial advice or any other advice and is neither exhaustive nor prescriptive. The views expressed by the contributor are his or her own (as an independently registered financial services provider, financial adviser or other independent capacity), and not necessarily endorsed by EasyEquities (as a separate financial services provider).

If you didn’t know by now then here’s a declaration: EasyEquities is levelling up its operations to spread investment democratisation.This is why we’ve invited Purple Group and EasyEquities’ new Chief Risk Officer, Nicola Comninos, to the studio for a fireside chat with us.Nicola joined Team purple after 15 years at the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE), and gives us a new dimension through which to understand what ‘risk’ means (hint: it’s about both opportunities and threats).She highlights how she has come to appreciate Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), running a womens’ empowerment investment club, and her view on Cryptocurrencies.Tune into this episode to understand EasyEquities’ transition from being a startup to a scaled up international force making democratised investing a global movement.Share the love with us on social media by letting us know what you think of the episode by tweeting @EasyEquities @NicolaComninos tagging us on the gram.To sign up to EasyEquities: http://bit.ly/2EtcE85DISCLAIMER: EasyEquities is a product of First World Trader (Pty) Ltd t/a EasyEquities which is an authorised Financial Services Provider. FSP number: 22588. This material is not intended as and does not constitute financial advice or any other advice and is neither exhaustive nor prescriptive. The views expressed by the contributor are his or her own (as an independently registered financial services provider, financial adviser or other independent capacity), and not necessarily endorsed by EasyEquities (as a separate financial services provider).

Tune into this episode to hear Purple Group's new Chief Operating Officer (COO), Rish Tandapany, as he outlines the company’s expansion into Asia.Rish underlines the reason why property is a big investment class in the Asian continent, tapping into cultural gears to unlock the continent’s appetite in investing, the trend of sustainable investing and a whole lot more.Listen to this episode to get gems from the well-travelled new addition to the Purple Group team as he outlines his plan to conquer the Asia market under the Easy banner.We start this episode with Rish’s poor personal tastes in football before ending on his personal experiences in finances (the good, the bad, the ugly).If you’re like us and are excited about  EasyEquities’ international shares, open your account today to take your investments offshore!Share the love with us on social media by letting us know what you think of the episode by tweeting @EasyEquities @RTandapanyor tagging us on the gram.To sign up to EasyEquities: http://bit.ly/2EtcE85DISCLAIMER: EasyEquities is a product of First World Trader (Pty) Ltd t/a EasyEquities which is an authorised Financial Services Provider. FSP number: 22588. This material is not intended as and does not constitute financial advice or any other advice and is neither exhaustive nor prescriptive. The views expressed by the contributor are his or her own (as an independently registered financial services provider, financial adviser or other independent capacity), and not necessarily endorsed by EasyEquities (as a separate financial services provider).

Join us in welcoming Rish Tandapany, Purple Group's new Chief Operating Officer (COO) originally from Singapore looking to further expand Easy’s reach to international shores. This episode is important for investors in Purple Group shares (EasyEquities’ parent company) keeping an eye on the company’s expansion plans, as well as for people interested in career nuggets from the legends making waves in their industries.We talk about making finance fun, to the way Rish diversifies his own personal portfolio across asset classes and countries, as well as the future of FinTech and Crypto in the wider financial ecosystem.Even though we love and are fans of Rish’s outlook on the future, which you can get an insight to in this episode, we hope you will too because he has nuggets of wisdom in this 18-minute conversation!Hit play on this episode for an intimate window into the folks and plans behind the EasyEquities business.Share the love with us on social media by letting us know what you think of the episode by tweeting @EasyEquities @RTandapanyor tagging us on the gram.To sign up to EasyEquities: http://bit.ly/2EtcE85DISCLAIMER: EasyEquities is a product of First World Trader (Pty) Ltd t/a EasyEquities which is an authorised Financial Services Provider. FSP number: 22588. This material is not intended as and does not constitute financial advice or any other advice and is neither exhaustive nor prescriptive. The views expressed by the contributor are his or her own (as an independently registered financial services provider, financial adviser or other independent capacity), and not necessarily endorsed by EasyEquities (as a separate financial services provider).

Feeling a bit lazy about digging into the stock markets but you know that you want to invest? You’re not alone at all.Allow us to introduce Thando Ndlovu to you. She is a financial freedom content creator based in Bali, Indonesia with aspirations to inspire communities and individuals alike.The international traveller takes us on a personal journey about her own experiences with investing as she kickstarted her own with a R50 voucher from EasyEquities and never looked back. We talk about how she’s following principles taking through the F.I.R.E (Financially Independent, Retired Early) route and growing her own financially-savvy community. But what does it mean to have a lazy investment strategy? Hit the play button for insights about what this exactly means. Trust us, it’s not what it sounds like, and is a legit principle built on the foundation of diversification.And if you like diversification like Thando does, make sure to check out exchange traded funds (ETFs) on EasyEquities, which can give your portfolio a taste of everything. Chill out and start investing today. Share the love with us on social media by letting us know what you think of the episode by tweeting @EasyEquities @itsThandoNdlovu or tagging us on the gram.To sign up to EasyEquities: http://bit.ly/2EtcE85DISCLAIMER: EasyEquities is a product of First World Trader (Pty) Ltd t/a EasyEquities which is an authorised Financial Services Provider. FSP number: 22588. This material is not intended as and does not constitute financial advice or any other advice and is neither exhaustive nor prescriptive. The views expressed by the contributor are his or her own (as an independently registered financial services provider, financial adviser or other independent capacity), and not necessarily endorsed by EasyEquities (as a separate financial services provider).

‘Even if you start small, just start.’ Great tip from Moe-Knows to our community.Most know the Canada-based investment consultant and co-founder of Magic Markets as Moe Knows, but he also goes by Mohammed Nalla. He joined us for this episode to chat about taking a more cautious approach to investing (his personal style), and how his first ever purchase in the markets was a Unit Trust.This episode is all about experimenting and strategising your own investment approach, as well as building research technique that suits your own objectives. We also take a peek into Moe’s own pot as he breaks down some of the choices he has made with his portfolio. Check out this episode by pressing play as we kick-off the insights with a game of ‘Never Have I Ever’ (this time without the drinks and more stories about the stock markets).Share the love with us on social media by letting us know what you think of the episode by tweeting @EasyEquities @MohammedNalla or tagging us on the gram.To sign up to EasyEquities: http://bit.ly/2EtcE85DISCLAIMER: EasyEquities is a product of First World Trader (Pty) Ltd t/a EasyEquities which is an authorised Financial Services Provider. FSP number: 22588. This material is not intended as and does not constitute financial advice or any other advice and is neither exhaustive nor prescriptive. The views expressed by the contributor are his or her own (as an independently registered financial services provider, financial adviser or other independent capacity), and not necessarily endorsed by EasyEquities (as a separate financial services provider).

Millennials and Gen Z’ers are looking to take global warming and socioeconomic challenges head on by making ESG an essential factor in the way businesses, markets, and economies are run.So, what is ESG?These three letters stand for (E)nvironmental, (S)ocial, (G)overnance and they represent the non-financial factors that investors and market watchers consider when evaluating a business’ ethical and social practices.To expand on this framework, and to breakdown why ESG is so important to the new age investor, is Colletta Simungu – an ESG consultant.Colletta shines a light on the bigger picture as it relates to ESG and conscious living, the role these play in the wider corporate ecosystem on a global scale, and how investors can identify these three factors when putting a company under the microscope.As sustainability and social change gain global momentum, we want to understand how ESG affects businesses and why corporations are marching to the beat of the next generation’s drums.Share the love with us on social media by letting us know what you think of the episode by tweeting @EasyEquities or tagging us on the gram.To sign up to EasyEquities: http://bit.ly/2EtcE85DISCLAIMER: EasyEquities is a product of First World Trader (Pty) Ltd t/a EasyEquities which is an authorised Financial Services Provider. FSP number: 22588. This material is not intended as and does not constitute financial advice or any other advice and is neither exhaustive nor prescriptive. The views expressed by the contributor are his or her own (as an independently registered financial services provider, financial adviser or other independent capacity), and not necessarily endorsed by EasyEquities (as a separate financial services provider).

Something crazy happened in this episode: young people actually dropped some knowledge on us for this Youth Day special on investing. Youngsters are evolving and we love it!We’d like to introduce 19-year-old twins, Connor and Justin Stubbs, who are owning the markets while also educating their peers on investing and finance.The twins highlight how they navigated around the complicated jargon and terminology that is saturated in the finance industry, as well as sharing some of their personal lows and highs as investors with a particular love for crypto.We also get into the minds of teenagers to understand their personal strategies and investment goals. Their long-term goals shine a light on why they’re keeping their eyes on Berkshire-Hathaway and Compass Pathways. Listen to this episode to check out their insights on these shares and more!If you’re a minor or know of any minors that would love to invest, make sure to head on over to this page to be like Warren Buffett and the Stubbs twins by investing early. The kids will be alright.Share the love with us on social media by letting us know what you think of the episode by tweeting @EasyEquities @YoungInvestor03 @GenZInvestor4 or tagging us on the gram.To sign up to EasyEquities: http://bit.ly/2EtcE85DISCLAIMER: EasyEquities is a product of First World Trader (Pty) Ltd t/a EasyEquities which is an authorised Financial Services Provider. FSP number: 22588. This material is not intended as and does not constitute financial advice or any other advice and is neither exhaustive nor prescriptive. The views expressed by the contributor are his or her own (as an independently registered financial services provider, financial adviser or other independent capacity), and not necessarily endorsed by EasyEquities (as a separate financial services provider).

Youth Month isn’t a time of the year that is typically associated with gift-giving. But, we’re going to make the case for it being a time to think about one of the best types of presents any parent/guardian can give their child.Investing for your children and setting them up for a shot at financial freedom starts with the simple step of opening an account in their name. Thereafter, everything is in your hands as a guardian.That is why we brought Veronique, aka ‘V’, from the Easy HQ to talk to us about how to open up a Minor Account on the EasyEquities platform.Listen to this episode for a guide on how to get started. We cover the application process which includes attaching the necessary documents to send to the EasyEquities admin team. We’ve got the entire process covered in this episode, as well as the tips and tricks to get around some of the tricky bits that involve minors’ financial admin.If you’d like to get started, make sure to check out this page to kickstart your youngsters’ accounts.Share the love with us on social media by letting us know what you think of the episode by tweeting @EasyEquities @_Veronique_L or tagging us on the gram.To sign up to EasyEquities: http://bit.ly/2EtcE85DISCLAIMER: EasyEquities is a product of First World Trader (Pty) Ltd t/a EasyEquities which is an authorised Financial Services Provider. FSP number: 22588. This material is not intended as and does not constitute financial advice or any other advice and is neither exhaustive nor prescriptive. The views expressed by the contributor are his or her own (as an independently registered financial services provider, financial adviser or other independent capacity), and not necessarily endorsed by EasyEquities (as a separate financial services provider).

Tune into the second part of our conversation with Nilan Morar, VP of Trading at EasyEquities and Easy’s sister company GT247. We pick up the conversation from busting six misconceptions that tend to be pervasive when it comes to trading and investing. We were curious to get the thoughts of a stock market legend on what he thinks about savings and what you need to think about in terms of trading.Get insights on how Nilan gets his own kids to understand the importance of saving and investing, to why it’s essential to ‘just start’ your own journey in financial independence, and why exchange traded funds (ETFs) are a great place to start investing.Whether you want to trade, make sure to check out GT247, and if you are an investor at heart then you know what to do by heading on over to EasyEquities.Share the love with us on social media by letting us know what you think of the episode by tweeting @EasyEquities @NilanGTPB or tagging us on the gram.To sign up to EasyEquities: http://bit.ly/2EtcE85DISCLAIMER: EasyEquities is a product of First World Trader (Pty) Ltd t/a EasyEquities which is an authorised Financial Services Provider. FSP number: 22588. This material is not intended as and does not constitute financial advice or any other advice and is neither exhaustive nor prescriptive. The views expressed by the contributor are his or her own (as an independently registered financial services provider, financial adviser or other independent capacity), and not necessarily endorsed by EasyEquities (as a separate financial services provider).

We love the stock markets, in all its shades and forms. But we want to untangle peoples’ understanding of saving, trading, and investing on the stock markets. This is why we’ve hit up a legend in the trading room floor at Purple Group, Nilan Morar.Nilan is the VP of Trading at EasyEquities, and he joins us in studio to cast his brush over the stock market canvas with all of his experience.We talk through the differences in the time-horizons between these three types of market activities, the pros and cons between saving, trading and investing, as well as what this ‘gearing’ is that we often hear about in the trading world.Hit the play button as we crush six misconceptions about trading and investing and share the nuggets of valuable insight from a veteran of the markets.If you are a trader at heart then make sure to check out GT247, and if you are a long-term investor then make sure to check out EasyEquities.Share the love with us on social media by letting us know what you think of the episode by tweeting @EasyEquities @NilanGTPB or tagging us on the gram.To sign up to EasyEquities: http://bit.ly/2EtcE85DISCLAIMER: EasyEquities is a product of First World Trader (Pty) Ltd t/a EasyEquities which is an authorised Financial Services Provider. FSP number: 22588. This material is not intended as and does not constitute financial advice or any other advice and is neither exhaustive nor prescriptive. The views expressed by the contributor are his or her own (as an independently registered financial services provider, financial adviser or other independent capacity), and not necessarily endorsed by EasyEquities (as a separate financial services provider).

In the second part of our conversation with podcaster and former investment banker still haunting the stock markets, the Finance Ghost, we lift the sheet to get a sneak peek at his own portfolio.While the Ghost is a major petrolhead, we gain insights on how he finds value in the stocks he has invested, and we even get honest feedback on some of his misses when investing. Both beginner and more seasoned investors will appreciate some of the fundamental metrics that the Ghost uses when choosing stocks.Listen to this episode for insights on what The Ghost foresees on the horizon for 2022 and beyond, from markets affected by supply-chain constraints, chip manufacturing to property-linked assets. Make sure to hear about what publications the Finance Ghost contributes to. We love his work, and we hope you do to!And if you’re feeling inspired to get started with your own investments, check out EasyEquities today.Share the love with us on social media by letting us know what you think of the episode by tweeting @EasyEquities @FinanceGhost or tagging us on the gram.To sign up to EasyEquities: http://bit.ly/2EtcE85DISCLAIMER: EasyEquities is a product of First World Trader (Pty) Ltd t/a EasyEquities which is an authorised Financial Services Provider. FSP number: 22588. This material is not intended as and does not constitute financial advice or any other advice and is neither exhaustive nor prescriptive. The views expressed by the contributor are his or her own (as an independently registered financial services provider, financial adviser or other independent capacity), and not necessarily endorsed by EasyEquities (as a separate financial services provider).

Halloween came early as we invited the not-so-spooky Finance Ghost to our studio to chat about one of the scarier facets of life for too many South Africans: investing.The Cape Town-based podcaster and former investment banker gives us a sneak-peek behind his anonymity to share his personal finance story and how he created the notorious Finance Ghost persona whose insights and financially-savvy humour we love reading in his weekly newsletter.Check out this episode to hear about how the Finance Ghost missed out on opportunities in the 2020 financial crash, some of his riskier gambles, and his overall investment strategy in cooking up a delicious portfolio.This is an episode that other content creators with a passion for finance will love!Hit that play button to tune into part one of this insightful and engaging conversation with the finance world’s favourite spook.Share the love with us on social media by letting us know what you think of the episode by tweeting @EasyEquities @FinanceGhost or tagging us on the gram.To sign up to EasyEquities: http://bit.ly/2EtcE85DISCLAIMER: EasyEquities is a product of First World Trader (Pty) Ltd t/a EasyEquities which is an authorised Financial Services Provider. FSP number: 22588. This material is not intended as and does not constitute financial advice or any other advice and is neither exhaustive nor prescriptive. The views expressed by the contributor are his or her own (as an independently registered financial services provider, financial adviser or other independent capacity), and not necessarily endorsed by EasyEquities (as a separate financial services provider).

The second-half of the head-to-head between the Magic Markets duo heats up as we pit them against each other to choose their favourite U.S-listed stocks.The Finance Ghost and Moe-Knows enchant our host, DJ @ Large, in part two of our insightful chat with the pair as they share their respective approaches to research, as well as how they cut through the noise to find relevant info or content in U.S investments and markets. Even though this episode was recorded on 14 April 2022, which means some of the price levels and market conditions in the conversation have since changed, the pair dropped steadfast and invaluable knowledge on us. From companies that are evolving to play in the realm of digital currencies, to tech and players in data, we had the Ghost and Moe explaining their decisions behind some of the stocks they’re interested in – eradicating the illusion about the markets being difficult to navigate through. Did you know that ‘Active Exchange Traded Funds’ are a growing trend in the markets? These are ETFs that are more responsive and actively managed by fund managers. Find out why Ghost is a massive fan of these types of investments and why Moe is a fan of property-themed ETFs by hitting the play button on this episode for a super insightful convo between these two brilliant market watchers. If you keen to get your money abroad check out the international companies you can invest in via EasyEquities USD, today.Share the love with us on social media by letting us know what you think of the episode by tweeting @EasyEquities @FinanceGhost @MohammedNalla or tagging us on the gram.To sign up to EasyEquities: http://bit.ly/2EtcE85DISCLAIMER: EasyEquities is a product of First World Trader (Pty) Ltd t/a EasyEquities which is an authorised Financial Services Provider. FSP number: 22588. This material is not intended as and does not constitute financial advice or any other advice and is neither exhaustive nor prescriptive. The views expressed by the contributor are his or her own (as an independently registered financial services provider, financial adviser or other independent capacity), and not necessarily endorsed by EasyEquities (as a separate financial services provider).

Are you ready to rumble!?In this episode of the Easy Does It podcast we invited the Magic Markets duo to talk about investing in American stocks.It’s normal for INVSTRs to shoot for the stars and stripes, with their investments which is why we tapped up the Finance Ghost and Moe-Knows as they go back and forth to defend their stock selections.As Moe and The Ghost go head-to-head, we first lay out the foundations and general rules that make investing worthwhile.Are you ready for the Magic Markets duo to trade their stock picks against each other for two (out of four) rounds?Listen to this episode to understand what the duo thinks about international small caps, research, the global themes they think investors should beware of and find opportunities in, and a lot more.This episode was recorded on the 14 April 2022, which means some of the price levels and market conditions that the duo refer to in the conversation have since changed. Also, it is only part one of our engaging conversation with the Magic duo. Make sure to check out part two as well!If you keen to get your money abroad check out the international companies you can invest in via EasyEquities USD, today.Share the love with us on social media by letting us know what you think of the episode by tweeting @EasyEquities @FinanceGhost @MohammedNalla or tagging us on the gram.To sign up to EasyEquities: http://bit.ly/2EtcE85DISCLAIMER: EasyEquities is a product of First World Trader (Pty) Ltd t/a EasyEquities which is an authorised Financial Services Provider. FSP number: 22588. This material is not intended as and does not constitute financial advice or any other advice and is neither exhaustive nor prescriptive. The views expressed by the contributor are his or her own (as an independently registered financial services provider, financial adviser or other independent capacity), and not necessarily endorsed by EasyEquities (as a separate financial services provider).

The markets, labour, and entire economies are being re-written right in front of our eyes which is why we invited Graeme Codrington to give us a look into the future and the trends shaping that future.This conversation is part two of our chat with the Futurist, author, and founding director of strategic insights company, Tomorrow Today. Graeme takes stock of the bigger picture by giving us his view on global trends that investors should think about.From digitalisation to traditional investments, our chat with Graeme is all about choosing how we analyse trends.We talk about the property market and how the pandemic has driven workers out of being office-bound, the ‘semigration’ and other trends in real estate. Graeme also gives us his take on crypto and the blockchain, as well as the momentum behind sustainable investing as investors flock to companies that do not damage the planet.Make your investments on EasyEquities and EasyProperties, where you can buy shares in companies and properties respectively being shaping and being shaped by the future – where you want to put your capital.Share the love with us on social media by letting us know what you think of the episode by tweeting @EasyEquities @FuturistGraeme or tagging us on the gram.To sign up to EasyEquities: http://bit.ly/2EtcE85DISCLAIMER: EasyEquities is a product of First World Trader (Pty) Ltd t/a EasyEquities which is an authorised Financial Services Provider. FSP number: 22588. This material is not intended as and does not constitute financial advice or any other advice and is neither exhaustive nor prescriptive. The views expressed by the contributor are his or her own (as an independently registered financial services provider, financial adviser or other independent capacity), and not necessarily endorsed by EasyEquities (as a separate financial services provider).

We managed to get Author, Futurist, and founding director of strategic insights company, Tomorrow Today, into the Easy Does It studio to talk about the bigger picture in the markets, and local and global economy at large.Graeme Codrington talks technology, institutional changes, demographics, natural resources and social values as they drive the world’s economies and markets.As we look at the upcoming trends that will shape the globe and local financial markets, Graeme frames this conversation’s outlook with a peak at the history that has shaped our current reality for greater context.From events in China to Middle Eastern relations with the US, and of course, how all of these play out for South Africans and local markets. This episode is for the future-focused global INVSTR in search for world-shaping opportunities.To kick-off the conversation we began with the events and consequences of the Ukraine war on the South African markets and consumers. Without getting complicated, we go deep with Graeme because that’s the Easy way. So, if you’re keen align your investments with global trends and the future then make sure to check out this episode as well as part 2.Share the love with us on social media by letting us know what you think of the episode by tweeting @EasyEquities @FuturistGraeme or tagging us on the gram.To sign up to EasyEquities: http://bit.ly/2EtcE85DISCLAIMER: EasyEquities is a product of First World Trader (Pty) Ltd t/a EasyEquities which is an authorised Financial Services Provider. FSP number: 22588. This material is not intended as and does not constitute financial advice or any other advice and is neither exhaustive nor prescriptive. The views expressed by the contributor are his or her own (as an independently registered financial services provider, financial adviser or other independent capacity), and not necessarily endorsed by EasyEquities (as a separate financial services provider).

“Live today but plan for tomorrow,” it's a matter of balancing savings, investments, and having fun.In this quickfire episode with Terrence Tobin we talk aligning your personal finance with the things that make your spirit dance, and the prudent ways you can go about finding that balance.From automated saving for your vacation to highlighting why you shouldn’t break the bank for your dream car, we chat about why it's important to play with and invest with your money as you see fit.Hit the play button to get relatable insights that only an OG in financial planning could drop.Share the love with us on social media by letting us know what you think of the episode by tweeting @EasyEquities or tagging us on the gram.To sign up to EasyEquities: http://bit.ly/2EtcE85DISCLAIMER: EasyEquities is a product of First World Trader (Pty) Ltd t/a EasyEquities which is an authorised Financial Services Provider. FSP number: 22588. This material is not intended as and does not constitute financial advice or any other advice and is neither exhaustive nor prescriptive. The views expressed by the contributor are his or her own (as an independently registered financial services provider, financial adviser or other independent capacity), and not necessarily endorsed by EasyEquities (as a separate financial services provider).

On the next episode of the Easy Does it, Dj @ Large goes down under!With the help of Mark Tobin, a Micro and Nano Cap Equity Analyst and the founder of Coffee Microcaps, we look at some Australian shares that you should be considering for your portfolio. Mark isn’t just some distant observer of the Australian markets, he has lived and breathed the Ozzie landscape. In this episode we highlight why it’s so important to have a global portfolio by putting your eggs in different baskets and access companies that operate in industries very different from the local market and economy. Press play on this episode to hear more gems from Mark. From the ins and outs of the Australian Securities Exchange, to his favourites stocks and the benefits of Investing in Australian companies.  If you’re ready to go down under by investing in Australian shares, make sure to check out insights from Mark and more via our EasyEquities Research Portal.  For more info on how to activate Your EasyEquities AUD account, make sure to follow this link: https://blogs.easyequities.co.za/activate-easyequities-aud-accountShare the love with us on social media by letting us know what you think of the episode by tweeting @EasyEquities or tagging us on the gram.To sign up to EasyEquities: http://bit.ly/2EtcE85DISCLAIMER: EasyEquities is a product of First World Trader (Pty) Ltd t/a EasyEquities which is an authorised Financial Services Provider. FSP number: 22588. This material is not intended as and does not constitute financial advice or any other advice and is neither exhaustive nor prescriptive. The views expressed by the contributor are his or her own (as an independently registered financial services provider, financial adviser or other independent capacity), and not necessarily endorsed by EasyEquities (as a separate financial services provider)

Even though we start this conversation about Billions, the tv show, the essence of this episode is all about us Talking Cents. Allow us to introduce one of the most engaging and active members of the online finance community David (Talking Cents).David runs the Talking Cents newsletter and YouTube channel, which is all about financial education and literacy. In this chat we lift the curtain behind David’s growing machine as he started taking money seriously from the age of 14. Talk about starting them young!The Asia-based finance content creator takes us on his personal finance journey, which we hope will resonate with our thousands of INVSTRs and potential billionaires tuning into Easy Does It.Hit the play button to join in on this intimate and vulnerable conversation about growing up and establishing a relationship with money, investing in international shares and striking a balance in diversification, to finding the ingredients in cooking up a portfolio to your taste. Before we can start talking about big dollars, join us as we talk cents. And if you haven’t kickstarted your own adventure in investing because you’d like more guidance from other seasoned market watchers, head on over to EasyEquities’ Research Portal for insights from the pros and analysts contributing to the Easy library of stock research. Start today!Press play and share the love with us on social media by letting us know what you think of the episode by tweeting @EasyEquities @talkcentss or tagging us on the gram.To sign up to EasyEquities: http://bit.ly/2EtcE85DISCLAIMER: EasyEquities is a product of First World Trader (Pty) Ltd t/a EasyEquities which is an authorised Financial Services Provider. FSP number: 22588. This material is not intended as and does not constitute financial advice or any other advice and is neither exhaustive nor prescriptive. The views expressed by the contributor are his or her own (as an independently registered financial services provider, financial adviser or other independent capacity), and not necessarily endorsed by EasyEquities (as a separate financial services provider)