Personal finance and investing book recommendations for DIY investors
Work your way through this reading list to build a strong mental foundation and empower yourself to navigate market volatility and avoid common pitfalls. It’s the key to ultimately increasing your long-term probability of success.
What is spread; a clear guide for first time traders
Trading can feel complex when you’re just starting out, but understanding one small concept – spread – can make a big difference in how confident and successful you are. At Clarity, we’ve built a platform that makes the cost of trading as transparent as possible. With no commissions, no admin fees, and industry-competitive spreads, you get full control over your portfolio. In this article, we break down exactly how spread works, what it means in rands, and how Clarity keeps it simple – so you can focus on growing your investments, your way.
May 2025 – We’ve added new instruments!
As part of our promise for continued optimisation and improvement, we have recently added the following instruments that can now be traded on Clarity: For a full list of available instruments, click here. Crocs Inc Monolithic Power Systems Adtalem Global Education Inc Keurig Dr Pepper Inc Direxion Daily FTSE China Bull 3X Shares UniCredit SpA […]
When should I consider offshore investments?
There are many reasons why South African investors should consider including offshore investments in their portfolio, but the one undeniable truth is that the best time to start is now!
The South African economy faces numerous challenges, from sluggish economic growth and political instability to a weak and volatile rand and a relatively small and concentrated local stock market.
These factors create risks, limit portfolio diversification opportunities and keep investors from generating the best possible returns.
Trading update : 12 December 2024
The US market seems unstoppable at the moment, with the S&P 500 hitting its 56th record close of the year and jobs data beating expectations. In contrast, the UK economy had its growth forecasts revised down and the EU remains in the final throws in its battle against inflation.