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Just to recap if I go with standard bank.
Are all shares listed on the JSE available or just certain etc ?
Hello, Thank you for the post.
Here is what I would like to do:
I want to buy shares in the Top 40 Index ( So I assume that would be ETF's).
I want to buy shares in private companies example, Woolworths, ABSA etc.
I want to manage my own portfolio if possible to avoid costs.
I have experience with IG Markets when I did CFD's and found they had acceptable prices.
I would like a platform similar to IG Markets.
Standard Share Traders. The only area that Standard are ahead of the other Banks. Come on FNB you CAN do better!
I have previously used PSG, Tradek and Standard. Standard are the best in speed, site and costs. Plus they offer free training seminars and comprehensive online help.
Thank you for the help.
Okey I will go with them. Can ypu buy ALSI 40 too?
You can buy SATRIX through SBST but why would you? Better to go direct. Cheaper but a little slower
So I should buy ALSI40 through Satrix ?
Check out the costs of various "Top 40" funds and decide yourself.
http://www.satrix.co.za/fund-research-product.php?type=ETF&fund=satrixALSI40Fund
I use Standard for share trading, and Satrix for medium term investment, and Allan Gray for long term investment.
Thank you very much for the info I really appreciate it.

Yesterday I went to sign up for Standard Bank Online Trading, but cancelled around step 3 as there was no option for R60 a month only R200 and something so I wasn't sure if I signed up at the right place.
I clicked on open an account next to the demo thing.
Click on the fees and costs tab. If you can show the option selections of accounts. You just want the 15minute delayed version.
I know that, but there was no option to choose delayed pricing. Well I did not see it.
Yesterday I went to sign up for Standard Bank Online Trading, but cancelled around step 3 as there was no option for R60 a month only R200 and something so I wasn't sure if I signed up at the right place.
I clicked on open an account next to the demo thing.