How Much Money I Made On EasyEquities In A Year | Investing For Beginners South Africa
📚 Download My FREE eBook Containing The 10 Baby Steps To Financial Freedom In South Africa: https://www.moneymarx.com/Baby-Steps-... 👉 Link To My DIY Investing Course: https://www.moneymarx.com/money-marx-... Hey, guys! In this video, I dive deep into my investment journey on Easy Equities over the past year and share exactly how much money I made. Get ready for some real hardcore numbers as I reveal my wins, losses, mistakes, and regrets. Along the way, I'll also give you five important lessons that I've learned, hoping to educate and motivate you to amplify your own investment journey. Lesson 1: Embrace the Roller Coaster Ride - Investing in the stock market means being prepared for ups and downs. Seeing your portfolio drop by 20% can be tough, but remember, stocks outperform other asset classes in the long run. So, brace yourself for volatility and focus on the big picture. Lesson 2: Beware of Social Media Influencers - Following stock-picking advice from social media influencers, especially for individual stocks, can be risky. During a bull market, everyone seems like a genius, but don't fall for the hype. Many influencers manipulate small-cap stocks and crypto prices, leaving beginners with losses. Lesson 3: Be Skeptical of Online Portfolios - Screenshots of portfolios can be misleading. It's easy to cherry-pick winning trades and hide losses. Don't trust everything you see on YouTube or elsewhere. Dig deeper, analyze statements, and question the credibility of those sharing their portfolios. Lesson 4: Accept You Can't Beat the Market - Picking winning stocks consistently is extremely difficult. Sure, you may get lucky once or twice, but long-term success comes from investing in well-diversified ETFs or unit trusts. Avoid falling for the illusion that you can outsmart the market. Lesson 5: Increase Income, Invest in Broad Market ETFs - Instead of spending countless hours searching for marginal profits in individual stocks, focus on increasing your income. Whether it's through extra shifts, a side hustle, or improving your skills, invest that extra income in broad market ETFs or unit trusts. It's a more valuable use of your time and resources. If you have any questions or want to share your own experiences, drop them in the comments section below. Wishing you all a lucky day! Cheers! Lekker! For Business Inquiries: [email protected] _____________________________________________ DISCLAIMER The information shared by Money Marx is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be taken as Financial, Tax, Legal, or Investment Advice. While Pieter de Villiers is registered under the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) and operate within the framework of the Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services (FAIS) Act, the content provided on this channel, in courses, and across all platforms does not constitute Personal Financial Planning or Advisory Services. All information is general in nature, based on factual data, principles, and publicly available information to help South Africans improve their financial literacy. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results, and all investments carry risk. You are responsible for your own financial decisions. For advice tailored to your personal situation, please consult a qualified Financial Planner that is registered with the FSCA. Some of the links on this page are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, Money Marx may earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase and/or subscribe. These commissions help support the channel and other educational content.
