THUNDERLION

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Investing in Shares

There are two distinct approaches. We look at the differences and help you choose which is best for you.

PE Ratios

What is it, and why is it important to know?

NAV

There are several ways to value a company. We show you the basics of the Net asset value.

A few Investment Acronyms / Abbreviations

PE - Price earnings

NAV - Net asset value

EY - Earnings yield

DY - Dividend Yield

CFD - Contract for difference

SSF - Single stock future

CF - Currency future

VWAP - Volume Weighted average price

EPS - Earnings per share

BDI - Baltic dry index

IRR - Internal rate of return

OTC - Over the counter

JSE - Johannesburg stock exchange

PPI - Producer price index

CPI - Consumer price index

IPO - Initial public offering

RSI - Relative strength index

ROI - Return on investment

Research

Look through our recommended books, if you are serious about investing.

Compare brokerage fees

We have compiled a list of South Africa’s most popular stockbrokers and compared the fees they charge.