Traders are looking beyond South African borders for better returns
South African traders are moving beyond local markets more than ever before – and they are using Clarity to do this.
Clarity – a trading and investment app powered by Investec – is transforming the offshore trading experience for everyday South Africans by empowering them to trade confidently on global markets.
The appeal of going global is clear.
Firstly, the rand’s instability exposes the risks investors face when being overly exposed to a single market or currency.
With Clarity, the rand to USD conversion is instant – allowing you to move as quick as the markets.
Every major currency swing directly impacts savings, investments and long-term wealth building.
As a result, more South Africans are seeking exposure to stable currencies, broader industries and deeper global markets to balance risk and unlock opportunity.
Local market constraints are another driver.
There is a limited pool of investment opportunities locally, compared to a vast spread available beyond South Africa’s borders.
Offshore markets open the door to a world of assets that investors can’t access locally, allowing them to build more resilient, future-focused portfolios through diversification.
Such diversification is important given the uncertainty surrounding South Africa’s place in the global economy.
Access is key
Historically, the main barriers to offshore trading were affordability and complexity.
High fees, unclear costs, complex conversions and unfamiliar regulations meant that even motivated investors didn’t always feel confident taking the leap. However, the digital era has changed this reality, and Clarity, by Investec, was built to address these issues.
The platform makes offshore trading straightforward, transparent and accessible by removing traditional barriers such as complexity and exorbitant costs.
Instead, it allows investments from as little as R25, making global markets accessible to a wider audience.
With no monthly account fees and transparent pricing built into the spread, investors can trade without worrying about unexpected costs.
Investors can also do this over a wide range of major markets, as Clarity provides access to over 750 instruments across local and offshore markets, including shares, ETFs, and indices in North America, Canada and Europe.
Furthermore, understanding that some traders locally could be entering offshore markets for the first time, Clarity also provides clear guidance and responsive support to further help bridge the emotional and practical gap between local familiarity and international opportunity.
Trust backed by Investec
Trust is central to going borderless, and this is where Investec’s reputation matters.
Investec’s established track record provides a solid foundation for Clarity, giving users the reassurance of strong regulatory oversight, secure infrastructure and execution supported by established infrastructure.
Institutional backing gives Clarity a unique position in the market – a modern, accessible platform supported by a financial partner known for stability and integrity.
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