S3E31: Why You Shouldn’t Buy US Shares Directly If You Have R1,000 or Below (Do THIS Instead)
About this episode
The episode discusses why small investors should avoid direct international investing in US shares and offers alternative strategies.
Send us Fan Mail Thinking about buying shares in Apple, Tesla, or Nvidia but only have a few hundred rand to invest this month? STOP before you open that direct offshore account! In this video, we break down why direct international investing is a massive trap for small budgets and how hidden forex fees, SWIFT transfers, and high broking minimums can wipe out 30% of your capital on day one.
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