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Which account is right for you?
Active trading account.
Minimum: R25,000
This account is for active traders looking for competitive pricing, continued support, and unrivaled trading technology. Actively trade forex, commodities, indices and local and offshore equity CFDs from a single account.
One platform,
more choice.
Get direct access to a wide range of markets and instruments such as: Forex, commodity and index futures, as well as local and international equities and CFDs in real-time through any desktop, tablet, or smartphone.
Enjoy
comprehensive
reporting.
Stay on top of your personal trading performance. With the Velocity Trader platform, you can draw comprehensive reports on your order history, balance and trades.
Cutting-edge
technology.
Elevate your trading with advanced charting tools, pre-built indicators, full market depth, one-click stop losses and take profits, all delivered with live pricing.
Educational resources.
Attend free online webinars and workshops to become a more better trader, while benefitting from actionable research and pre-packaged ideas to inform your trading decisions.
| Brokerage Fees | R25,000 – R50,000 | R50,000 – R250k | R250k + |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equity brokerage | 0.50% | 0.50% | Negotiable |
| Safex Alsi / Safex Almi | R20 / R10 | R20 / R10 | R20 / R10 |
| Equity CFDs – South Africa | 0.45% | 0.35% | 0.25% |
| Equity CFDs – United States | 3 USc per CFD | 3 USc per CFD | Negotiable |
| Equity CFDs – European | 0.15% | 0.15% | Negotiable |
| Index CFDs – United States | 2.20 – 3.80 spread | 2.20 – 3.80 spread | Negotiable |
| Index CFDs – European, UK and APAC | 1.95 – 4.20 spread | 1.95 – 4.20 spread | Negotiable |
| Index CFDs – China | 12 point spread | 12 point spread | Negotiable |
| Commodity CFDs | 0.40% max spread | 0.40% max spread | Negotiable |
| FX Majors | 12 pip max spread | 12 pip max spread | Negotiable |
| FX Minors | 25 pip max spread | 25 pip max spread | Negotiable |
Private broking account.
Minimum: R5 million
This account is designed for long-term equity investors looking to invest locally and offshore, in local or foreign currency.
Global market
access.
The DMA platform gives you direct global market access to thousands of instruments including bonds, ETFs and local and international equities – all on a single platform with multiple currencies.
Expert
insights.
Construct and monitor your portfolio with our market leading research and dealing team. Access exclusive company reports and events, personalised one-on-one training seasons, and 24-hour assistance.
Family
pricing.
We see parents, spouses, children, family trusts and family companies are single unit. Everyone benefits from lower costs, wider access, and better reporting.
Access
comprehensive
reporting.
Stay on top of your portfolio performance. We supply integrated reporting across platforms, with comprehensive reporting on your order history, trades and overall portfolio position.
| Private Broking Fees | R5 million – R10 million | R10 million – R25 million | R25 million + |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equity brokerage | 0.50% | 0.35% | Negotiable |
| CFD brokerage | 0.45% | 0.30% | Negotiable |
| Stock transfer outward (International) | $10 per counter | $10 per counter | Free |
| Stock transfer outward (South Africa) | R100 per counter | R100 per counter | Free |
| Stock transfer inward | Free | Free | Free |
| Account closure fee (International) | $10 | $10 | Free |
| Account closure fee (South Africa) | R100 | R100 | Free |
| Asset swap fee | 0.35% | 0.35% | Negotiable |