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Thabo wasn't a "rich guy" yet, but he was no longer an outsider. He was a shareholder, owning a tiny piece of the South African economy, one trade at a time.

: Instead of picking one company, he bought a "basket" of the 40 largest companies on the exchange, giving him instant diversification.

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As the months passed, Thabo watched the market's "rhythm." He saw his portfolio dip when global oil prices spiked and rise when local companies reported strong dividends. He learned that while the share price might bounce around, the Total Shareholder Return (TSR) —which includes reinvested dividends—was where the real wealth was built.

: He was thrilled to find that some platforms allowed fractional share investing , meaning he could buy R100 worth of a share even if the full share price was R1,000. Step 2: The FICA Hurdle Thabo wasn't a "rich guy" yet, but he

: He discovered modern apps like EasyEquities and Standard Bank's Online Share Trading .

Before he could trade, Thabo had to go through the . It was simpler than he expected. Using his phone, he uploaded: A digital copy of his South African ID . AI responses may include mistakes

This is a story about Thabo, a young professional in Johannesburg, who decides to take his first steps into the world of investing on the . The Spark of an Idea