Simon Brown, Author at Just One Lap

Podcast: Q&A with Satrix CEO, Helena Conradie

Simon Brown 6 August 2015WorldWide Markets

Q&A with Satrix CEO, Helena Conradie We talk about different aspects of passive investment, including: Unit trusts vs. Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) Costs Platforms Exotic ETFs New products coming Tracking errors and more We Get Mail Aubrey Do u know any ETF/Index that I can buy so that I can get exposure of Facebook? Keith ...

Video: Margin, leverage and exposure (2/12)

Simon Brown 1 August 2015Boot Camp, Learn Trading, Webinar and Video

This is the second of the IG Boot Camp series presented by Just One Lap founder Simon Brown. In this video, we deal margin, leverage and exposure. Managing money in the account Not using 100% cash in account for overall portfolio leverage Understanding close out, exposure Understanding gearing levels Expectations and risk [adrotate banner="5"] View the Boot ...

Revisiting my trading plan

Simon Brown 25 July 2015TraderPetri

I’ve been tracking my performance for some time now and recently completed another full year of recording my trading statistics. I am sure most of you are aware that I have been having a bit of tough time in the market over the past three months or so, so I don’t need to elaborate on ...

Video: Getting started in trading (1/12)

Simon Brown 22 July 2015Boot Camp, Learn Trading, Webinar and Video

Getting started in trading can be overwhelming. The IG Boot Camp is aimed specifically at beginner traders who don't know how to make sense of the vast amounts of trading information available in the market. In the first video in the series, Just One Lap founder Simon Brown deals with the anxiety many traders have ...

Podcast: Iron Ore Wars & Q&A with Tshepo Modiba

Simon Brown 16 April 2015WorldWide Markets

Q&A with Tshepo Modiba, Head of Equities at Seriti Asset Management Top down vs. bottom up investing Benchmarking Discounted Cash Flow Investment themes Investing into Africa We Get Mail John I share your enthusiasm for ETFs and have noted your liking for the BBET40 fund. I am however puzzled as to why this has performed …

Video: Tips for beginner traders

Simon Brown 4 February 2015Learn Trading, Webinar and Video

Tips for beginner traders Every successful trader was once a rookie. Most traders will be able to tell you that the learning curve can be steep and expensive. Finding tips for beginner traders can often mean the difference between a successful trading career and a short stint in trading. In this video, seasoned trading veteran, ...

A personal finance column by Donna

Simon Brown 20 January 2015Uncategorized

I’m in my mid-40s, a professional with an average income, a single mother with two young kids, and I have a big bond hanging over my head – who doesn’t right? I’m trying to get better at managing and understanding my personal finance; by having less debt and more disposable income – which would be ...

Video: Back-testing a trading system

Simon Brown 15 February 2014Improve Trading, Webinar and Video

Back-testing a trading system is a very important part of the process of deciding on a system to trade. Without back testing we're unable to trust the system and without trust we'll lack discipline. In this video Warren Peacock looks at the process of back testing any system. Looking not only at the benefits but also ...