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What is share trading? | How do I trade in shares? | What are the advantages of online share trading? | Risks of trading shares | What are the costs of online share trading? | Who provides online share trading and what services are available? | Where can I find more information about online share trading?

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WHAT IS SHARE TRADING?

You can build your own portfolio of shares in companies listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) through our online share trading process. You will receive a cost effective online share trading platform with no minimum investment requirements and free access to a trader on our dealing desk. When buying and selling 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.

Share trading - is the practice of capitalising on the free market by buying and selling shares of publicly listed companies. "Buy low, sell high" is the motto for share traders. When you buy shares at a low price and sell shares at a higher price you make a profit. This may take hours, days, weeks, months or even years, depending on how much profit you want to make and how much time and resources you have available to wait for the stock price to reach the desired price.

Our research and investment tools will empower you to make the right trading decisions to keep your portfolio on a growth curve.

Start share trading, register to get access to our online share trading platform.

HOW DO I TRADE IN SHARES?

If you are interested in buying and selling shares, you can complete the simple online registration process.

STEP ONE: Register online for a new share trading account and PSG Online web profile.
STEP TWO: If you are new to PSG Online, send us your FICA details. PSG Online will open your online share trading 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 trading 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 ONLINE SHARE TRADING?

Our intuitive online share trading system provides you with direct market access, live prices and can automatically execute on your parameters for buying and selling shares as well as alert you to new opportunities that match your share trading strategy
A watch list automatically tracks your investment performance
Alerts are sent to your cell phone 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 your unit trust portfolio.

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

RISKS OF TRADING SHARES

Share trading is risky. One of the most common dangers associated with share trading is that traders allow their emotions to cloud their better judgement. Markets can rise and fall quite quickly, and an inexperienced share trader can easily become confused by his or her own poor decision-making.

No one should trade shares unless they have instituted risk control measures such as putting 'stop loss' controls in place. Share trading requires a high appetite for risk, time to watch the markets and an expert knowledge of the markets and trading process.

In addition, you should carefully consider whether such trading is suitable for you in light of your circumstances and financial resources.

WHAT ARE THE COSTS OF ONLINE SHARE TRADING?

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

A monthly 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.

WHO PROVIDES ONLINE SHARE TRADING AND WHAT SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE?

PSG offers direct, live access for buying and selling shares on the JSE and all listed instruments through our online share trading platform.

We provide access to all trading, tracking and alert services..

Register for convenient online share trading, or contact a PSG Konsult share trader if you would like someone to buy and sell shares on your behalf.