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03 September 2025ETF investing: A starter’s guide
ETFs (exchange-traded funds) are powerful yet simple investment tools that make diversification, transparency, and cost-effective investing easy for beginners and professionals alike. Discover how ETFs work, their history, benefits, and growth in South Africa, and learn how you can invest in them with Shyft.
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24 April 2024How to choose companies to invest in
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Fees are charged at a minimum of 0,4% (excl. VAT), with a minimum transaction fee, depending on the currency of the stock purchased:

USD Trading Fees are charged at 0,4% (excl. VAT), with a minimum transaction fee of $1.99 (incl. VAT).

GBP Trading Fees are charged at 0,4% (excl. VAT), with a minimum transaction fee of £2.49 (incl. VAT).

EUR Trading Fees are charged at 0,4% (excl. VAT), with a minimum transaction fee of €2.49 (incl. VAT).

You may top up your Shyft account with ZAR/BWP by completing an electronic funds transfer from any local bank account to your Shyft local currency wallet.

To add Shyft as a beneficiary, you must use the banking details of your local currency wallet found in the app.

Please ensure to use your unique Shyft reference code as the beneficiary reference.

SA residents can also use the “Pay by Card” option in the app by entering their bank card details, funds reflect immediately once successful.

No, as per the pricing delay, the prices shown are delayed by 15 minutes.

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