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- Click here to learn more about Altify.<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
What Are Tokenised Stocks?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
At their core, tokenised stocks are digital versions of real-world shares, created and secured on the blockchain \u2014 real equities, but in a digital form you can trade and move around as easily as crypto.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Each stock token represents a real share in a company like Tesla, Microsoft, or an ETF like the S&P 500. These tokens are fully backed 1:1 by the actual shares, which are held safely by licensed, regulated custodians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tokenised stocks track the same price as the underlying share but because they\u2019re issued on blockchain rails they settle instantly and can be traded 24\/7, giving you faster access and “Buying one US share can cost thousands of rands,” explains Brett Hope Robertson, Head of Investments at Cape Town based investment platform Altify (FSP 52727).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“Then, if you sell, you wait two days for your money to clear, and you can only trade during US market hours. Tokenised stocks fix all of that. They settle instantly, trade 24\/7, and you can buy a small fraction of a share. It\u2019s simply a better way to access global markets.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But Are They Real<\/em> Stocks?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Yes<\/strong> \u2014 tokenised stocks are \u201creal\u201d in the sense that each one is fully backed 1:1 by the actual share. If a Tesla token exists, it\u2019s because a real Tesla share is held safely behind it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
That said, they\u2019re not exactly the same as owning shares through a traditional broker. You don\u2019t get shareholder rights like voting, corporate action participation, or direct access to company information. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dividends may also be passed through differently \u2014 sometimes as stablecoins or token adjustments, depending on the issuer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here\u2019s what matters:<\/strong> if your investing goal is to benefit from a company’s growth, diversify your portfolio, or hedge against currency risk \u2014 tokenised stocks give you all of that, with far lower barriers and instant access.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Get Started With Just R150<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
One of the biggest barriers to global investing has always been cost. A single Microsoft share can trade for over R10,000. That\u2019s out of reach for most people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tokenised stocks change the rules:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- You can invest as little as R150<\/strong> and buy fractions of a share instead of the whole thing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- No stock or ETF is too expensive. Invest what you can afford, when you can afford it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
This means you can diversify faster, spread your money across world-class companies, and build wealth on your terms \u2014 no matter where you start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Why This All Matters for South Africans<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Here\u2019s the truth: most South Africans have simply never had fair access to global markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nIn the U.S., 62% of individuals invest in stocks<\/strong>, while in South Africa, it\u2019s only 14%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
That 48% gap isn\u2019t because South Africans don\u2019t want to invest \u2014 it\u2019s because access has always been blocked by high costs, paperwork, and offshore hurdles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tokenised stocks remove these barriers, giving anyone with internet connection the ability to start small, and build real wealth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But for South Africans access isn\u2019t just about participation. It\u2019s also about the investments themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Local South African equities have drastically underperformed their U.S. equivalents, meaning South Africans don’t just need access to any stocks they need access to future-focused stocks from the world\u2019s largest economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nIf you had invested R10,000 in the S&P 500 ten years ago<\/strong>, today it would be worth R52,405.68<\/strong> (+424.06%). The same R10,000 invested in the JSE Top 40<\/strong> would be just R23,109.60<\/strong> (+131.10%).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Crucially, that +424.06% S&P 500 return is a combination of two factors:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- The growth of the US companies themselves, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- The steady depreciation of the Rand.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
While the world\u2019s fastest-growing companies like Microsoft, Google (now known as Alphabet), Meta, Tesla and Nvidia delivered powerful returns, a significant portion of the total gain came from holding a US dollar-denominated asset as the rand weakened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tokenised stocks don\u2019t just give you access to the top companies, they also provide a vital hedge against currency erosion. You build wealth from market growth and protect it from the rand’s decline, all in one investment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
By opening the door to U.S. markets, tokenised stocks give South Africans the same growth opportunities enjoyed by investors in New York, London, or Hong Kong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Beyond Stocks: The Future of Tokenisation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Tokenised stocks are only the beginning. The same technology is opening the door to invest in other valuable categories such as real estate, bonds, commodities, private debt (credit), and even art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
These assets that being tokenised are collectively called real-world assets (RWAs) \u2014 a term you can expect to see a lot more of as we enter the mainstream era of blockchain adoption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Imagine a portfolio where your Tesla shares sit next to your tokenised gold, real estate, and Bitcoin \u2014 all in one app, all fractional, all tradable 24\/7.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For everyday South Africans, it means:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- More choice across high value assets.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- More ways to diversify.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- More control over your wealth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Where Can I Buy Tokenised Stocks?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
You don\u2019t need an offshore broker or piles of paperwork \u2014 you can buy tokenised stocks directly in the Altify<\/a><\/strong> app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Altify (FSP 53289) is a Cape Town\u2013based tokenised investment platform backed by JSE-listed Sabvest, 54 Collective, and global investors. Through their mobile and web app, South Africans can access tokenised stocks, commodities, 11% yielding USD private credit, crypto, and ETF-style Crypto Bundles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Altify makes tokenised investing seamless:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Buy\/Sell in ZAR or USDT<\/strong> \u2014 no forex headaches, no delays.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Institutional-grade custody via Fireblocks<\/strong> \u2014 your assets are protected to the highest standard.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- One platform, all assets<\/strong> \u2014 manage crypto, fiat, stablecoins, commodities, private credit, and tokenised stocks in a single view.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Smart liquidity routing<\/strong> \u2014 Altify sources the best available price across multiple investing venues, so you always get fair execution.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
With Altify, investing in the world\u2019s most exciting companies is as easy as shopping online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Want to Invest in Tokenised Stocks Fee Free?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nHere\u2019s how to get started with Altify\u2019s<\/a><\/strong> fee free offer:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. Sign Up<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Download the Altify mobile app (Apple or Android) or sign up online<\/a><\/strong> and verify your account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2. Fund Your Account<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Deposit at least R150 via bank or the equivalent via crypto transfer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
3. Invest<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Buy any tokenised stocks and enjoy fee free purchases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Click here to learn more about Altify.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Institutional-grade custody via Fireblocks<\/strong> \u2014 your assets are protected to the highest standard.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Buy\/Sell in ZAR or USDT<\/strong> \u2014 no forex headaches, no delays.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- No stock or ETF is too expensive. Invest what you can afford, when you can afford it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- You can invest as little as R150<\/strong> and buy fractions of a share instead of the whole thing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n