The JSE Limited/ Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) is aware of a several scams (on Telegram and WhatsApp) posing as authorised JSE investment schemes and/or using the names(s) of JSE Executives (including our CEO, Leila Fourie).
In these investment scams, potential investors are urged to deposit money into a bank account and promised quick and guaranteed returns on their investment. These types of groups are not authorised by the JSE and the investments referred to are not authorised or endorsed by the JSE or any members of the JSE Executive. The JSE does not recruit investors in this manner.
The only way to invest on the JSE is via an authorised JSE stockbroker. A list of stockbrokers can be found on www.jse.co.za and then click on 'find a stockbroker' and you will find a list of stockbrokers in your area who will help you to open an account and you can begin your investment journey with the JSE.
Should you suspect a false investment scam group, please report these to the JSE at [email protected].
This is a brief module to familiarize you with forward contracts and futures.
We will delve into the definition of a forward contract and futures contract. In doing so, we will understand the difference between the two and why investors make use of these derivatives.
You were introduced to bonds in a previous module and got to understand what a bond is and why you should invest in bonds.
This module will now offer more clarity around the categories of bonds that you can invest in as well as the characteristics of bonds.
This module aims to offer deeper insights into bonds as a form of investment. It will take a look at:
Defining Bonds
Bonds vs Bank Loans
Bonds vs Shares
Why Should I Invest in Bonds?
Interest is not earned by holding a share but you do receive interest depending on what type of account you have on the cash balance of your investment.
This module will help to answer questions around the topic of interest in finance.
This is a brief module to familiarize you with options. Options are a class of derivatives.
We will delve into the definition of an option as well as the two different types of options available. We will also briefly consider how options work in terms of investing.
In this module we are going to uncover derivatives and understand what these tools are and why people make use of them.
Understanding derivatives will provide you with a foundation to grasp futures and options which will be expanded on in separate modules.
This module will take a look at what dividends are and the different ways in which companies pay these out.
As you invest in shares, it is important for you to understand how much you may get paid from these as well as whether the company has a good long-term strategy based on how they distribute their profits to shareholders (including you).
We have taken the time to understand our current financial situation which will help us make wise decisions about our future investment goals. It is time to understand why buying shares is a good method of investing and growing your money as part of the wealth creation process.
Once you have decided that you are interested in buying shares, it is important to have a clear understanding of the act of investing and the different shares available to trade with.
