Common trading mistakes

More retail investors are taking a do-it-yourself (DIY) approach to stock and currency trading to get their share of local and global markets through online trading platforms like Clarity, by Investec. There is no universal risk-reward ratio that applies to all trades in isolation, and the approach applies to trades executed with or without margin.

Market Movements – 14 June 2024

Don’t miss the July bull run According to Goldman Sachs Group Inc.’s trading desk, a flood of cash from passive equity allocations will pour into the stock market in early July, setting up a continuing rally through the early summer. Since 1928, the first 15 days of July have been the best two-week trading period […]

Economic update – From deep amber to a shade of green

cash in man hand repo rate cuts interest rate forecast clarity investec

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) left the repo rate unchanged at 8.25%, with a slightly dovish tone, despite market expectations of a rate cut, and revised its inflation forecast, leading to a shift in market expectations.

Insights for investment Clarity

Picking market winners and investing for clarity involves a systematic approach to assess a company’s performance for trading. By combining clarity assessment and performance evaluation, investors can make informed trading decisions and increase their chances of success.

19 Jan 24 : Stock Market Rebounds

The stock market rebounded after two consecutive days of losses. The Dow Jones Industrial Average increased by 0.54%, the S&P 500 rose by 0.88%, and the Nasdaq Composite surged by 1.35%. The main driver behind this recovery was the positive earnings report from TSMC, which saw its stock price jump by 9.79%. This strong performance […]