Investing in the stock market means investing in the real economy to become an active member and participate in the growth of companies. It is therefore a serious alternative to increase and diversify one's wealth and income. To succeed in investing in the stock market, it is necessary to have the right information and to resort to market professionals. There are many reasons to invest in the stock market. Some of these reasons are :
Diversification is the best way to minimize risk. Investing in stock markets is an efficient way to diversify your financial assets with the possibility to invest in many listed companies.
There are two main ways to increase your income by investing in the stock market: either through the capital gain (if any) that can be made on the stock sold or through dividends. The majority of controlled investments generate wealth by offering high returns over the long term.
Investments in stock portfolios are savings made over the long term. By providing long-term performance, equities represent a privileged means of financing one's projects with a significant investment horizon.
Investing in the stock market is a way to prepare for retirement.
Investing is a way to acquire new knowledge and enrich one's personal culture. The information on the subject allows to understand the functioning of the market and be better equipped to take the best decisions! And in order to do it right, it is necessary to accompany your stock market investments with documentation and information on a daily basis ( or training). After all, it is about money and savings. Investing in the stock market implies to feed one's knowledge in the matter, to perfect one's knowledge, to be curious and demanding in order not to undergo, but to be an active actor of one's savings.
All our information concerning the reasons to invest in the stock market are generic in nature. It does not take into account the personal situation of the investor, nor does it constitute in any way personalized recommendations for transactions. Furthermore, this information cannot be considered as financial investment advice, nor as an incitement to buy or sell financial assets. The reader is solely responsible for the use of the information provided, without any recourse against the Casablanca Stock Exchange being possible. The Casablanca Stock Exchange shall not be held liable in any way for any error, omission or inappropriate investment.
To be a successful investor, you only need to know and apply a few essential rules in order to manage efficiently your portfolio .
Set a goal for yourself
Do you want to receive a fixed amount on a regular basis? Do you wish to see your capital grow to secure your future and the future of your children?
Do you want to be able to have immediate access to your money or can you invest your savings on a long-term basis? With the help of your financial advisor and by answering similar questions, you would be able to make the most appropriate investment choices.
Do not get into debt
The main goal of every investor in the stock market is to realize long-term capital gain and receive dividends. It is strongly recommended that money invested in the stock exchange should be exclusively funded by your savings.
Set long-terms goals
Stock market statistics throughout the world proved that investing in the stock market is always profitable over the long run.
However, in order to maximize your revenues , it is necessary to understand that the holding period can be extremely unstable depending on the type of investment chosen.
Never forget that time is the best ally of performance.
Invest steadily
In order to construct a portfolio, one needs to invest steadily. It is preferable not to invest your capital in one lump sum, but rather in regular installments so that you can benefit from market fluctuations. Do not forget that for a given amount, you will be buying a larger number of shares when share prices are lower.
Diversify your portfolio
Do not concentrate all your investments on the same sector. Your portfolio must include different securities in order to benefit from opportunities in several different business areas and diversify your risks.
Concentrate initially on four or five stocks to familiarize yourself with the functioning of the stock market and the stakeholders.
Accept the risks
The decision to buy shares on the stock market exposes you to changes in the prices of shares, which can rise or decline.
Therefore, you take a risk by investing in the stock market. Besides, the higher the risk, the higher the expected return.
Performance can be considered as reward for the level of risk taken.
Do not panic
Stock market investing is a matter of keeping one’s head. Well-informed investors and market professionals are more likely to sell during periods of strong performance (to realize capital gains in line with their objectives) and to buy when share prices decrease.
Be well-informed
Investing in the stock market is in a way guessing the future. It is therefore essential to collect a maximum of information about stocks – the company’s business activity, results, business plan etc. – to be in a position of making the right decision. Thus, it is highly recommended to be up to date when it comes to current stock market developments either by asking your financial advisor or by consulting the various specialized media.
Speak to professionals
In order to respect all the rules of stock market investment, one needs to speak to professionals. They will guide you according to your financial situation and investment objectives. They will thereby make sure you have all the information you need to be successful.
What do we mean by an IPO?
An initial public offering means the listing of a portion of a firm’s shares on the stock market. The firm is known as the issuer.
The issuer may float on the Stock Exchange either by raising capital, by issuing new shares or by selling a portion of its share capital by offering already existing shares.
Who can take part in an IPO?
Any individual or corporate entity wishing to invest may subscribe for shares in an initial public offering, thereby becoming a shareholder in the company.
What are the rights we get by subscribing for shares in an IPO?
By becoming a shareholder, the subscriber will get several benefits :
When should one subscribe for shares in an IPO?
Subscription for shares in an IPO is made during the subscription period, which is specified in the prospectus issued by the company before going public.
The subscription period generally lasts 3 to 10 business days. It may be closed early depending on the issuer’s request and money raised.
What should be known before subscribing for shares in an IPO?
Before subscribing for shares in an IPO, it is important that the subscriber reads the prospectus. This will enable potential shareholders to form their own opinion about the company and make their own decision about the investment opportunity.
The prospectus is available to the public:
How to subscriber for shares in an IPO?
The first step consists in opening an account with a financial intermediary that can be a bank or brokerage firm.
The second step, which is the subscription, consists of placing a buy order with a member of the placing syndicate, which are brokerage firms and banks that are responsible for selling the securities.
The subscriptions are subsequently centralized at the Casablanca Stock exchange which oversees, on the date set in the IPO timetable, the allocation of securities and the generation of trades.
Delivery of securities and cash payment take place three business days following initial trading in the securities.
What is an order?
A stock market order is an instruction in which you authorize your financial intermediary to buy or sell shares on your behalf.
Who should you contact to place an order?
To place a stock market order, an investor must already own an account. It is the responsibility of the financial intermediary to execute the order as well as to manage the account, including collecting dividends. The intermediary also issues a transaction notice specifying details of the order executed in terms of price, quantity, time...
What information is contained in an order?
For an order to be valid, it must include the information below :
An order can either written (fax or signed order) or by phone (followed by a written confirmation).
At what price should the order be placed?
The price is probably the most essential point to consider when placing a stock market order. There are many types of orders. The most common type of orders are market orders, limit orders and best limit order). The exchange has recently introduced stop orders.
Market order
You may choose this formula if you definitely want your order to have priority over all other orders. The Order at Market has no price indication.
Your order will be executed at different prices according to market conditions.
Best limit order
You can opt for this option when you definitely want your order to be executed at the best price upon its arrival.
PLACE YOUR ORDER AT A LIMITED PRICE
This formula allows you to master of the execution price.
When it is a buy order, the transaction will be executed at your price or less;
When it is a sell order, the transaction will be executed at your price or more.
The order at a limited price is executed totally or partially executed depending on the market conditions.
What is the validity period of orders?
The validity of an order A can be :
A Day:
The order expires at the end of the stock market session if it is not executed.
For a limited period :
It may be valid for a period of time ranging between 2 and 30 calendar days, as specified by the client.
Good until cancelled :
The order expires at the end of the calendar month or when the client issues a cancellation.
What happens to a stock market order ?
An order is subject to the following stages :
If it is a buy order, the client’s securities account is credited and cash account debited on T+3 (T being
the transaction Day date).
If it is a sell order, the client’s securities account is debited and cash account credited on T+3.
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