Samantha Freidin

If you came here looking for a magic number, there isn’t one.  There’s a common misconception that you need squillions to get started with investing, but if that were the case, no one would ever enter the market!  With the rise of mobile app based trading platforms there has never been a better or more … Read more

“Don’t put all your eggs in one basket”. The simplest analogy and central thesis for why you should diversify your share portfolio, rewritten countless times in articles on the topic.  You already know that investing is the key to building long term wealth. Establishing an investing strategy is important to help get you there; however, … Read more

If you enjoy being actively involved in your investments, you may be interested in trading. Traders take advantage of small price movements to turn a profit. Starting on the right track is about understanding both the fundamentals of trading, and you as a trader.  The best investment you can make is in your education. Do … Read more

We know that the share market can be confusing to navigate, and investing for the first time can be daunting. Before you start investing it’s important to understand some of the fundamentals of how the share market works as well as your preferences as an investor. We have put together our 5 top tips for … Read more

If you explore the world of the share market for more than two minutes you’re bound to come across the words “investing” and “trading”. But what is the difference between the two of them and how do you decide which is right for you? Let’s start with the basics. What is trading?  Trading involves frequent … Read more

The global pandemic affected almost every aspect of modern life, and the stock market was no exception. The stock market crash early in 2020 saw an influx of retail investors and a huge increase in the number of accounts opened on trading apps. While investing is almost always a positive step towards financial freedom, experts … Read more