BBI - New to Investing

I've opened a Bidvest Bank Investment account, where do I start?
Welcome to Bidvest Bank Investment. Registering is just the very first step on your Investment journey and while we believe that Investing on the stock mar...
Wed, 5 Sep, 2018 at 3:46 PM
Terms and Conditions for Bidvest Bank Investments
The terms and conditions that govern the use of Bidvest Bank Investments are those of our partner EasyEquities, who power the site - these are available her...
Thu, 10 May, 2018 at 11:49 AM
How will I receive shareholder communications on BBI?
Generally, all shareholder communications for whole shares will be in electronic format. Electronic communications enable us to save paper, meaning we c...
Thu, 10 May, 2018 at 11:49 AM
What is EasyEquities in relation to BBI?
EasyEquities is the partner of Bidvest Bank Investments that powers the Investment part of your banking platform , and enables you to buy and sell shares at...
Thu, 10 May, 2018 at 12:03 PM
Is investing in securities (shares) on BBI risky?
All investment decisions involve varying degrees of risk and making an investment in securities is no different. Every investor will have a different am...
Thu, 10 May, 2018 at 12:05 PM
What is "the Market"?
A market or exchange is a marketplace in which shares and other financial instruments are bought and sold (traded). For example, the Johannesburg Stock ...
Thu, 10 May, 2018 at 12:06 PM
What is an Equity and how does it differ from a Stock and a Share?
In short, it doesn't.  Whether using the term Equity, Stock or Share, they all mean the same thing! Owning a whole equity / stock / share in a c...
Thu, 10 May, 2018 at 12:06 PM
What is the Electronic Settlement fee (STRATE)?
Every time you buy or sell a share, the transaction is settled electronically by a company named STRATE. Without this settlement the transaction could not t...
Thu, 10 May, 2018 at 12:29 PM