How difficult can trading be?

Four bloggers are finding out.

Global Trader has given these South African bloggers R10 000 each to open a live Contract For Difference (CFD) or Spread Trading Account, as part of the launch of the “What’s Stopping You” campaign.

Cape Town Girl

"So I’m learning to buy and sell (at a profit) shares on the stock market through GlobalTrader, a company who enables you to trade on behalf of yourself, online. Being a complete novice to this world, they sent a very patient broker by the name of Mark through who gave me a crash course in trading..."  Read more >

Bangers and Nash

"Since the first time I saw a stock exchange floor going nuts (most likely in some 80s movie) I’ve wanted to know how the hell it works. Movies like Wall Street, 25th Hour and Boiler Room added to this. But, the fact is, numbers have always thrown me a bit, completely inaccessible to me unless I studied. Then Global Trader came along and gave me my pimp licence.

Now I can trade like Charlie Sheen after a three day bender except from the safety of my own desk..." Read more >

Neville Pillay

"Daunting...That is exactly how i would describe many South African's view on the stock market. Fear of the unknown generally does this to a person. But, what if you could be taught and mentored every step of the way ?...Thanks to Global Trader, who have deposited R10,000 into an account at www.gt247.com I am on my way." Read more >

Marc Ashton

"Global Trader have... kicked off their What’s Stopping You? challenge and I have been asked to be a celebrity blogger and trader for them. I love this concept because it empowers South Africans to take control of their finances and give themselves an opportunity to grow their personal wealth." Read more >

Barry Lewin

Most people in the paddling community will know the name Global Trader. They are a huge supporter of paddling events around the country. They sponsor the Global Trader Drak, The Varsity College Marine Surfski Series and the Global Trader Hout Bay Dice series...Read more >

Marc Forrest

A few weeks back I got a mail from the guys at Global Trader asking me if I wanted to be part of their blogger challenge where they give local bloggers the opportunity to learn more about the stock market, and how to trade in it. I was pretty excited, as I have always been interested in the stock market from a young age, but never actually traded in it....Read more >