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Trade stocks in South Africa with Exness
Diversify your portfolio
Access shares from global giants like Alphabet, Boeing, and Nike—all from one share trading platform in South Africa.
Low and stable spreads
Trade stocks with consistently tight spreads¹, even during market-moving events.
Fast, reliable execution
Trade on platforms built for performance—MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Exness Terminal, or the Exness Trade app.
Stock market instruments
Symbol | Avg. spread¹ pips | Commission per lot/side | Margin | Long swap pips | Short swap pips | Stop level* pips |
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Stock market trading conditions
The stock market is a global network where investors trade shares in public companies. It spans major exchanges across different regions, with participants in places like South Africa seeking returns from fluctuating stock prices. Shares move up or down based on economic shifts, company performance, and overall investor sentiment.
Stock trading hours in South Africa
All stocks can be traded from Monday to Friday, between 14:40 and 20:45 (server time GMT+0).
Pre-market trading from 11:00 to 14:40 (GMT+0) is available for selected stocks, including:
INTC, BAC, TSLA, WFC, BABA, NFLX, C, AMD, PFE, META, JNJ, PYPL, ORCL, NVDA, MSFT, AMZN, AAPL, BA, BEKE, BIDU, BILI, FTNT, JD, LI, NIO, NTES, PDD, TAL, TSM, XPEV, and FUTU.
Note: During pre-market hours, you can only close open orders—new orders cannot be placed.
All times follow server time (GMT+0).
Check the Help Center for more details.
Spreads¹
Stock market spreads are always floating, meaning they adjust based on liquidity and market conditions. The values shown in the table reflect the previous trading day's averages. For real-time spreads, check your trading platform.
Spreads may widen during periods of lower liquidity and will return to normal once liquidity is restored.
Swaps
Swaps apply to share trading positions held overnight. Charges occur at 22:00 (GMT+0) daily, except on weekends, until the position is closed.
To estimate swap costs, please use our trading calculator. When trading stocks, a triple swap charge is applied on Fridays to cover financing costs over the weekend.
Stop level
Stop level values in the table may change and may not be available for certain trading strategies or Expert Advisors (EAs).
Why trade stocks with Exness
Trade top stocks from Big Tech, Fortune 500, and more—with transparent conditions built for South African traders.
Fast execution
Never miss an opportunity. Execute trades in milliseconds across all Exness trading platforms.
Low and stable spreads
Trade rising and falling stock markets with low spreads¹ that remain stable, even during major financial news.
Security of funds
Trade with Negative Balance Protection and benefit from PCI DSS-compliant financial security and segregated client accounts in top-tier banks.
Frequently asked questions
What time does the stock market open in South Africa?
Stock market trading hours depend on the exchange and time of year.
At Exness, stocks can be traded from Monday to Friday:
- Summer (GMT+0): 13:40–19:45
- Winter (GMT+0): 14:40–20:45
Pre-market trading is also available for certain stocks. See the Trading Hours section for a full list.
What is a “moving average” in the stock market?
A moving average is a widely used technical indicator that helps smooth out price fluctuations over time, allowing traders to identify market trends.
Moving averages can indicate when a stock might be entering a buying or selling opportunity. The most common types include:
- Simple moving average (SMA)
- Exponential moving average (EMA)
- Weighted moving average (WMA)
Using these indicators can help traders analyze global stock market trends and refine their trading strategies.
How can I trade stocks with intraday trading?
Intraday trading involves buying and selling stocks within the same trading day to capitalize on short-term price fluctuations.
The key to intraday trading is to stay informed about:
1. Market sentiment and supply and demand shifts.
2. Economic news and global financial events.
3. Stock market opening and closing times.
4. Company earnings reports and sector performance.
An effective intraday strategy requires keeping up with market developments and understanding why stock prices fluctuate over time.
What are the most popular stocks to trade?
The most actively traded stocks tend to be those with:
1. High liquidity (easy to buy and sell with minimal price movement).
2. Significant volatility (fluctuating prices create trading opportunities).
3. Large trading volume (strong market interest).
Popular stocks for South African traders often belong to big-name companies like Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, Ford, and Toyota.
Traders can track global stock trends and find the latest trading opportunities using top research platforms and Exness market insights.
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- Spreads may fluctuate and widen due to factors including market volatility, news releases, economic events, when markets open or close, and the type of instruments being traded.