Take control and enjoy uncomplicated trading with access to over 25 global exchanges in one of the three major international exchanges.
We've made it quick and easy for you to register and open an account online.
Once you've accessed your Global Trader account, maintain it easily on FNB Online Banking and shares.fnb.co.za
It is important to understand all the risks associated with trading and investing and what risk mitigating tools are available to you.
Handy contact numbers and guidelines to get in touch with us.
We've made it quick and easy for you to register and open an account online.
In order to have a Global Trader account you are required to have an existing Local Trader account.
Option 1 :
If you have an existing FNB Local Trader Account
Option 2 :
If you do not have an existing FNB Local Trader Account
For existing FNB banked clients :
For non-FNB banked clients :
You may be required to provide FICA documentation if FirstRand does not have your valid documents.
Your account should be opened within 3-4 working days. You will receive a welcome message within 48 hours of account opening. Our team will get in touch with you if we require additional information.
Should you require assistance, contact us at shares@fnb.co.za
Transferring your existing share portfolio to FNB
Should you wish to transfer your existing share portfolio to FNB please send an email to shares@fnb.co.za requesting a CSDP transfer. Please attach a current statement to the request. The transfer support team will contact you within 24 hours and provide you with further assistance in this regard. Before transfer the FNB Stockbroking and Portfolio Management team will confirm if we have the holdings available on our platform. Stock not available on our platform cannot be transferred.
Once you've accessed your Global Trader account, maintain it easily on FNB Online Banking and shares.fnb.co.za.
Accessing your account
If you opened your account via 'Invest' on FNB Online Banking you will need to access your account by logging into FNB Online Banking, navigating to 'Invest', 'Share Portfolio', select your account and accept the redirect to shares.fnb.co.za. You will not be required to log in again to the shares.fnb.co.za website.
If you opened your account directly on shares.fnb.co.za you will always login using this web address. You will make use of the username and password you created during the account opening process.
1. Fund your account
Fund your account when using your personal offshore Limit
If you opened your FNB Global Trader account with your personal offshore investment limit, you could fund your account in one of three options below:
Option 1 :
Funds are in ZAR.
In order to fund your FNB Global Trader account, you must first fund your FNB Local Trader account
You can find the bank details and BDA account number to fund your Local Trader online by following these steps :
You can find your BDA account number by logging in on shares.fnb.co.za and navigating to your dashboard. The BDA account number will appear underneath your portfolio overview next to your account name. When making payments into your account, please use your BDA account number as reference.
Once the funds reflect in your Local Trader account you can proceed with the steps below:
Option 2 :
Funds are in a global bank account
You can find the bank details online by following these steps:
Fund your account when using FNB's Asset Transfer facility
FNB's Asset Transfer capacity also known as 'Asset Swap' is an investment product that allows investors to gain exposure to selected qualifying foreign instruments. FNB SPM will utilise its 'Asset Swap' capacity to remit the South African investors funds which will invest directly in foreign instrument selected by the South African Investor. Please note restrictions apply.
Please note: Restrictions apply. Funds can only converted via your Local Trader account. Direct transfers into your Global Trader account are not available. Please visit FNB Online Banking or shares website for full pricing guide.
2. Trade on your account
Trade on shares.fnb.co.za
Option 1 :
Placing a trade on the shares website
3. Account settings
Select 'My Account > Account Maintenance' to access:
Select 'Dashboard' to access :
Select ' Market Tools' to access:
4. Selling shares and withdrawing funds
The selling of shares can be done on https://shares.fnb.co.za Once the shares are settled and the cash is reflecting in the cash component of your investment you can proceed to withdraw.
5. Accessing your tax certificates
Tax certificates will be made available annually. You can download your tax certificates each year before you complete your tax return. Log on to the Shares website > My Account > My Reports > Statements.
6. Transferring your share portfolio from FNB to another provider
Should you request to have your portfolio moved to another Broker, please email shares@fnb.co.za. Please ensure that your instruction includes the CSDP details of the Broker where your portfolio is being transferred to. The transfer support team will contact you within 24 hours and provide you with further assistance in this regard.
7. Closing your account
To close your account all instruments and cash must first be withdrawn, the account balance must be zero, thereafter please contact 087 346 8378 or email shares@fnb.co.za for assistance in closing the account.
It is important to understand all the risks associated with trading and investing and what risk mitigating factors are available to you.
Understanding the risks associated with investing
Investing your money in the stock market always comes with a degree of risk. It is important that you understand all the risks prior to starting your investment journey. Read the attached article on risks to consider when investing .
Managing the risks and understanding the different types of trades
Here are some key terms and explanations that will assist all investors and traders:
'At best'
'At best' is a buy or sell command to be executed immediately at the current market price. If there is liquidity in the market and willing buyers and sellers, the 'at best' order will immediately be filled. 'At best' orders are used when certainty of execution is more important than the price. If Company XYZ. is trading at USD301.14 per share, and as an investor you wish to purchase this share immediately, the 'at best' order would be what a seller immediately wants for the share. Thus, the 'at best' order could be USD301.20 and because you execute 'at best', you immediately acquire the share. 'At best' is used by long-term investors, or when investments or trades have large possible upsides. An investor would rather sacrifice small cents saved on the acquisition for the large potential profits he or she would realise on the sale once that share has increased in price.
'At limit'
'At limit' is an order to buy a security or share at no more than a specific price, or to sell a security at no less than a specific price. This gives the investor or trader control over the price at which the order is executed; however, the order may never be executed as that security may not reach that specific price level.
'At limit' is used when the investor or trader wishes to control price rather than certainty of execution. If Company XYZ is trading at USD40 and an investor or trader puts a limit to buy at USD39, the order will only be filled when that share trades at USD39. Thus, there is a risk that the share will never be acquired; however, for investors or traders looking to control the price for profitability 'at limit' is used.
Buy price
The buy price represents the maximum price that a buyer is willing to pay for a share of stock or other security.
Sell price
The sell price represents the minimum price that a seller is willing to take for a share of stock or other security. A trade or transaction occurs after the buyer and seller agree on a price for the share or other security that is no higher than the buy price and no lower than the sell price.
Last traded price
The last traded price is the price at which the most recent trade occurred. When the stock market is open the last traded price provides the most up-to-date value of a share.
Volatility auction
This refers to the process by which the prices of shares are determined before the open, after the close, or during intraday volatility auctions to build or stabilise the order book.
They allow investors and traders to place market or limit orders directly on an exchange. The set price of a share on an exchange is represented as the highest amount that a bidder is willing to pay for it and the lowest amount that a seller is willing to take for it. Every day starts with an opening auction and ends with a closing auction. Opening and closing times will vary, depending on the country you are trading in.
Here are a few important contact numbers and methods to get in touch with us.
Contact us on 087 346 8378 (INVEST).
Log your complaint via the FNB App > Information > Have your say or via FNB Online Banking > Contact Us +Tools > Contact Us
