EZvest Investing Academy — learn to invest
Free, beginner-friendly guides to investing in South Africa and global markets. Start with the fundamentals — from opening your first position to building a diversified portfolio — then put them to work in the EZvest app.
- How to start investing in South AfricaA step-by-step beginner's guide to your first investment.
- How to buy shares on the JSEWhat the JSE is and how to buy your first South African shares.
- What is an ETF?How exchange-traded funds work and why beginners love them.
- Stocks vs ETFs vs unit trustsCompare the three most common ways South Africans invest.
- Tax-free savings accounts (TFSA) explainedHow a TFSA works and how to use your annual allowance.
- How to build a diversified portfolioSpread risk across assets, sectors and regions.
- Understanding risk and returnWhy higher returns come with higher risk — and how to balance them.
- How to read a stock chartCandlesticks, trends and the basics of technical analysis.
- How to invest in offshore shares from South AfricaAdd US and global companies to your portfolio the right way.
- Retirement annuity vs TFSAWhich tax-advantaged wrapper suits your long-term savings.
- What are dividends?How dividend payments, yield and dividend tax work.
- Compound interest explainedWhy time is the most powerful force in investing.
Common questions
Is the EZvest investing academy free?
Yes. The EZvest Investing Academy is free, with beginner-friendly guides covering how to start investing, ETFs, the JSE, tax-free savings accounts and more.
What will I learn?
You'll learn the fundamentals of investing in South Africa — from buying your first shares to building a diversified portfolio and understanding risk.
Do I need experience to start?
No. The lessons are written for complete beginners and build up step by step.
