Guides
Trading
Share ownership is not a leveraged contract. Forex, CFDs and crypto can lose a deposit quickly.
If you do not understand margin, do not fund a leveraged account. WiT Money will not describe trading as a salary.
Fees, tax and the question of what you actually own decide whether a platform is comparable.
How to use this section
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Guides in this section
Trading and long-term investing
Investing is owning assets you can hold for years. Trading is buying and selling more often, often with leverage. They are not the same risk. Reviewed 29 October 2026.
Read guideShare trading costs on the JSE
Commission is one line. The spread, statutory charges and custody sit beside it. A market order and a limit order do different jobs. Reviewed 29 October 2026.
Read guideLeverage, CFDs and forex
Margin lets you control a larger position than your deposit. It also lets a small move wipe the deposit out. A margin call is a demand for more money, not a suggestion. Reviewed 29 October 2026.
Read guideCryptocurrency in South Africa
A crypto asset can fall to nothing. The exchange can fail. A private key that is lost is usually unrecoverable. Deposit insurance does not cover it. Reviewed 29 October 2026.
Read guideTrading scams and misleading claims
A guaranteed return, a WhatsApp group and a request for remote access are not a brokerage. Check the firm on the regulator's own site. Reviewed 29 October 2026.
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Calculators and comparisons
Questions readers ask
Is this advice?
No. It is general information for South African readers. Personal recommendations belong with an authorised financial services provider.
Sources
Page updated 28 October 2026. A source date is the day WiT Money checked that page, not a promise the institution has not changed it since.
- Financial Sector Conduct Authority
Financial Sector Conduct Authority · checked 28 October 2026
- National Credit Regulator
National Credit Regulator · checked 28 October 2026