Risk management

We offer a range of protection methods against adverse market movements, so you can trade CFDs without assuming a potentially open-ended liability.

Guaranteed stops

Set the price at which you want your position to be closed should the market move against you

Trailing stops

Track the market on profitable positions and lock in your gains automatically with a trailing stop

Stops and limits

Place non-guaranteed orders to close automatically at your chosen price, managing your risk exposure

Other tools to help you manage risk

Education

Our free, six-week education programme enables you to begin trading in smaller-than-usual contract sizes, and with reduced commissions. This means you can potentially limit your CFD trading risks while you become a more confident trader. We'll send the programme to you via email, for free, when you open your account with us.

Market analysis

Keep track of major events affecting equity markets in South Africa and abroad with our Weekly Newsletter. This look ahead at upcoming market news and events is produced by our local team of experts in South Africa and distributed first thing on a Monday morning, to give you the best and most up-to-date information on what to expect from the financial week ahead.

The newsletter covers South African companies that are reporting results and paying out dividends, lists key South African announcements expected during the week and highlights international events that may be of interest to local investors and traders. See our market analysis section for the latest weekly information and to register to receive our newsletter every Monday morning. We also provide a weekly technical analysis report which includes information on the South Africa 40, local shares and an overview of the market.

CFDs are leveraged products. CFD trading may not be suitable for everyone and can result in losses that exceed your initial deposit, so please ensure that you fully understand the risks involved.

CFDs are leveraged products. CFD trading may not be suitable for everyone and can result in losses that exceed your initial deposit, so please ensure that you fully understand the risks involved.