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What is investing in Shares? | How do I buy shares online? | What are the advantages of buying shares through PSG Online? | Risks of investing in shares | What are the costs of investing in shares? | Who provides share investing and what services are available? | Where can I find more information about share trading?

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WHAT IS INVESTING IN SHARES?

You can buy shares online in companies listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) to build your own portfolio through our online trading process. You will receive a cost effective online broking platform and free access to a trader on our dealing desk. When you buy shares, you become an owner of a small part of that company. That ownership is transferred to you via your PSG Online share trading account - the entire transaction is concluded electronically.

Investing in shares is part of a long term strategy. As a share investor you will be the proud owner of your share of a company's future earnings, paid out through dividends as declared by the company's board. As you buy shares and the companies in your portfolio grow more successful over time, your dividend income will increase and you will earn an income from your share investment.

Our research and investment tools will empower you to make the right investment decisions by buying shares that keep your portfolio on the right growth path.

Start buying shares, register to get access to our online trading platform.

HOW DO I BUY SHARES ONLINE?

If you are interested in investing in shares, you can complete the simple online registration process.

STEP ONE: Register online for a new share investing account and PSG Online web profile..
STEP TWO: Provide us with your FICA details if you are new to PSG Online. PSG Online will open your share investing account within 72 hours of receipt of your FICA documents.
STEP THREE: Login to your account. You will use the same username and password chosen when you registered for your web profile in Step One.
STEP FOUR: Select the appropriate share investing account and place an order through the New Order screen.

All withdrawals can be processed online and if received by 12pm they are processed on the same day.

WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF BUYING SHARES THROUGH PSG ONLINE?

Our intuitive online trading system provides you with direct market access, live prices, let's you buy shares online and can automatically execute on your parameters as well as alert you to new opportunities that match your strategy for buying shares
A watch list automatically tracks your investment performance
Alerts are sent to your cellphone or email.
Independent fundamental research reports on more than 400 JSE listed companies will assist you to identify opportunities for buying shares based on each company's financial health.
Daily Recommendations including the latest fundamental research, Tradewise reports and technical charting functions.
A consolidated platform gives you access to all your PSG Online investment accounts through one login - including your investment account, trading positions, derivative holdings, offshore portfolio and even your unit trust portfolio.
Direct market access to the JSE, ensuring you receive real-time prices and that your order instructions reach the market within seconds

Buy shares online with easy access though the PSG Online trading platform, register today

Risks of investing in shares

Investing in shares is risky. Markets unpredictable and successful investors have to have the time, expertise, perspective and above all emotional strength to withstand market swings and the probability that at some point they may lose money. Seasoned investors are happy if they are right 60% of the time.

However, the markets and the investing process is also endlessly fascinating. Novice investors will be amply rewarded if they take the time to educate themselves on the methods and process of investing, investment theory and of course the underlying shares or other options. Many successful investors start small; allocating the bulk of their investment portfolio to a professional asset manager and the a small portion to themselves.

There are many ways to educate yourself on the markets; short course are offered at PSG Online and universities. Independent research is offered by brokerages, including PSG Online. Radio programmes, financial magazines, company annual reports and newspapers offer daily insights and company news. You should also consider entering simulated investing competitions before investing with 'real money.'

What are the costs of investing in shares?

Brokerage is charged on a sliding scale starting at 0.9% (excl VAT) of the value of the transaction, with a minimum of R98. As the size of the trades decrease, the brokerage rate also decreases. We are always open to negotiate brokerage rates for active traders.

An admin charge of R40 per month is charged per active account.

You can find a link to all our fees and charges on our website.