Buying on BBI

How does the share purchase process work using BBI?
It is important to note that the manner in which investments are made on Bidvest Bank Investments is fundamentally different to the way people have traditio...
Fri, 18 May, 2018 at 4:46 PM
Are there any limitations to the number of purchases I can make on BBI each day?
The number of shares available for purchase on the Bidvest Bank Investments platform may, from time to time, be subject to a maximum amount or value, as pre...
Fri, 18 May, 2018 at 4:43 PM
Why is there an "up to" amount displayed under the custom amount when buying shares on BBI?
When purchasing a security on the Bidvest Bank Investments platform, the 'any other amount' option (see far right square in the image below) may dis...
Fri, 18 May, 2018 at 4:43 PM
What is a buy instruction on BBI and how does it work?
Are you always too busy during office hours to do any of your important life admin? You get home after 17h00 and decide it's time to act on a great I...
Tue, 15 May, 2018 at 8:13 AM
How to create a buy instruction on BBI?
A buy instruction is something that you will only use if you want to buy an instrument outside of market trading hours. For a full explanation, visit ou...
Fri, 18 May, 2018 at 4:44 PM
How do I cancel a buy instruction on BBI?
If you've setup a buy instruction and you want to cancel it, you need to navigate to the Pending Instructions page, which you can do by clicking on the ...
Tue, 15 May, 2018 at 8:12 AM
Can I purchase multiple shares through Bidvest Bank Investments?
Yes. You are able to purchase securities in as many different companies available on the Bidvest Bank Investments platform as you like.
Tue, 15 May, 2018 at 8:18 AM
How do I know what price I have bought or sold a security at on BBI?
After the confirmation of the purchase or sale of a Whole Share or a Fractional Share Right on the Bidvest Bank Investments platform, an e-mail is sent to t...
Tue, 15 May, 2018 at 8:20 AM
How are my profits and losses filtered into the current value of my BBI holdings?
Instead of investing an amount of money based on the price of a whole share we have made it possible to invest any Rand value you like in a security you wan...
Tue, 15 May, 2018 at 8:21 AM
How is the Current Holdings Profit/(Loss) amount calculated on my BBI account overview?
The account overview page of each of the different Bidvest Bank Investments account displays a Current Holdings Profit/(Loss) figure to help you keep track ...
Tue, 15 May, 2018 at 8:24 AM