You, Shares, and Capitec: A Match Made in Money Heaven (Maybe)
Let's face it, adulthood is basically a never-ending game of "who has the most money wins?" Except, way less fun and with a lot more spreadsheets. But hey, there is a way to potentially up your money game: buying shares.
Now, if you're thinking stockbrokers in fancy suits yelling cryptic things, chill out. Capitec, our favourite app with the friendly face, has made buying shares easier than explaining offside to your dad during a soccer match. Intrigued? Let's dive in, shall we?
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| How To Buy Shares At Capitec |
But First, Why Shares?
Think of shares as tiny pieces of a company. You buy a share, you basically become a mini-owner of that company. When the company does well, the value of your shares goes up (yay!), and you can potentially sell them for more than you bought them (double yay!). Of course, companies can also go belly-up (boo!), so do your research before you jump in.
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Capitec + EasyEquities: Your Share-Buying BFFs
Capitec has teamed up with EasyEquities to make buying shares a breeze. EasyEquities is basically your online share shack, letting you buy shares in local and even international companies (think snazzy US tech giants or that South African clothing store you love). All you gotta do is:
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- Download the Capitec app: This is pretty much your key to the share kingdom.
- Activate the EasyEquities widget: Just think of it as a secret door to the world of shares.
- Sign up/Link your EasyEquities account: New to the share game? Sign up within the app. Already a share wizard? Link your existing EasyEquities account for seamless share-buying.
The Beauty of Low Minimums (and Big Dreams)
Here's the best part: you don't need a Scrooge McDuck money vault to get started. You can invest with as little as R5! That's basically the price of two fancy coffees, but with the potential for much more rewarding returns (hopefully).
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Remember: This ain't financial advice (sorry, gotta say that). Do your research, understand the risks, and most importantly, have fun!
Bonus Tip: While you're browsing shares, imagine yourself on a yacht (because that's what successful share buying can potentially get you, right?). Just sayin'.
So, there you have it! Capitec and EasyEquities have made buying shares a walk in the park (or a tap on your phone screen). Who knows, you might just become the next Warren Buffet (although, maybe minus the weird sweater vests). Happy share buying!
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