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talker, investor, trader, photographer, writer, chocolate eater, wine drinker I spend time on @JustOneLap @BusinessDayTV @Moneyweb @FinancialMail

Johannesburg, South Africa
Joined September 2008
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@CompComSA
CompComSA
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The Commission has referred the JSE to the Competition Tribunal for prosecution - further updates will be provided in accordance with reporting requirements. Β  Access the non-confidential referral here -
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@JustOneLap
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WorldWideMarkets @SimonPB sponsored @ShyftGlobal @SBGTraderZA πŸ”” Optasia* Listing πŸš— SA Vehicle Sales – Strong Again πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ Potential Sovereign Ratings Upgrade? πŸͺ™ Gold – Consolidating πŸ“‰ Market Crash Fears – Let’s Talk About It https://t.co/8ygSI0nNxY
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justonelap.com
Optasia’s quiet JSE listing, strong vehicle sales, ratings upgrade debate, and why timing market crashes is risky
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JustOneLap
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πŸ” When just a handful of stocks dominate an index, are your ETFs really diversified? In our latest blog we dig into market concentration and what it means for your portfolio. πŸ‘‰ Read:
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Concentration in an index often worries investors. The Top40 concentration is about average while US is well above previous years.
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JustOneLap
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πŸ” Crypto in SA? Know your tax! SARS treats #crypto as an asset, not money. Every sale, swap or spend = disposal β†’ potential tax. πŸ“Œ Investor? Only 40% of gain taxed via CGT. πŸ“Œ Trader? Full profit taxed at marginal rate. πŸ’Ό Keep detailed records! https://t.co/ptL4wbyftZ
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In South Africa, are crypto profits treated as income and added to your gross income, or are they treated as a capital gain?
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@SimonPB
Simon Brown
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Why not a 100 year bond, like Argentina ?!
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@SimonPB
Simon Brown
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Here's the full list from the 2025 Cristal Challenge with @davidshap4711 https://t.co/msMOxqMpvt
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Simon Brown
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An everybody follow @davidshap4711 He still salty about losing his account a few years back
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@Moneyweb
Moneyweb News
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[PODCAST] Steve Binnie, CEO of @SappiGroup, joins @SimonPB on #MoneywebNOW to discuss how SA citrus demand and US mill upgrades are giving the business a silver lining despite global headwinds. #MoneywebPodcast Download the podcast to listen to the full interview here:
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moneyweb.co.za
CEO Steve Binnie shares year-end results with key insights into revenue declines, tariffs and market strategies.
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@KrishanGopaul
Krishan Gopaul
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People's Bank of China reports that its #gold reserves rose by a tonne in October, the 12th consecutive month of buying but the lowest monthly purchase over that period. Gold holdings now 2,304 tonnes, up 25 tonnes since the end of 2024.
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Simon Brown
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How does the FOMC actually work? with Pooja Tanna Perpetua Investment Managers And Sappi results with CEO Steve Binnie https://t.co/hv8hlAdJml
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moneyweb.co.za
Analysis of the FOMC’s makeup and selection process – and why it shapes market expectations and Sappi’s softer results but improving outlook.
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Moneyweb News
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[POLL] @SimonPB is chatting about fears of a market correction as investors get worried about the Michael Burry short. Are you worried about a market selloff? Livestream the #podcast:
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@JustOneLap
JustOneLap
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πŸ” Crypto in SA? Know your tax! SARS treats #crypto as an asset, not money. Every sale, swap or spend = disposal β†’ potential tax. πŸ“Œ Investor? Only 40% of gain taxed via CGT. πŸ“Œ Trader? Full profit taxed at marginal rate. πŸ’Ό Keep detailed records! https://t.co/ptL4wbyNjx
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justonelap.com
In South Africa, are crypto profits treated as income and added to your gross income, or are they treated as a capital gain?
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@SimonPB
Simon Brown
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Trading update from @PurpleGroupPPE FY August 25 expecting HEPS 4.12-4.47c. Half year they did 2.36c so second half HEPS is 1.76-2.11c. I expected better Results out next Wednesday
@JSE_SENS
JSE_SENS
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PPE Trading statement for the year ended 31 August 2025
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@SimonPB
Simon Brown
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We also discussed the Cell C listing and if Kea is interested?
@SimonPB
Simon Brown
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Are we staring down the barrel of a market correction? with Kea Nonyana PrimeXBT https://t.co/6lBTwb7QaZ
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@FinancialMail
FinancialMail
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The WeBuyCars trading update looked a little light on the surface. Headline earnings of between 222.3c and 226.9c a share were down on the expected consensus of about 246c. Definitely not good. Read more by @SimonPB here: https://t.co/CajUAo4F32
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financialmail.businessday.co.za
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@JustOneLap
JustOneLap
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WorldWideMarkets @SimonPB sponsored @ShyftGlobal @SBGTraderZA πŸ”” Optasia* Listing πŸš— SA Vehicle Sales – Strong Again πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ Potential Sovereign Ratings Upgrade? πŸͺ™ Gold – Consolidating πŸ“‰ Market Crash Fears – Let’s Talk About It https://t.co/8ygSI0nNxY
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@JustOneLap
JustOneLap
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πŸ” When just a handful of stocks dominate an index, are your ETFs really diversified? In our latest blog we dig into market concentration and what it means for your portfolio. πŸ‘‰ Read:
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justonelap.com
Concentration in an index often worries investors. The Top40 concentration is about average while US is well above previous years.
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@SimonPB
Simon Brown
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Horrid idea
@BDliveSA
Business Day
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JSE’s HEPS disclosure rule under review amid cost concerns
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