See how to invest in local or international stocks and ETF’s and how to buy forex, in the examples below. No paperwork required and zero sign up fees, simple account top-ups to fund and instant real-time trading.
All details about Clarity and it’s functionality can be found here.
Clarity takes your privacy and the protection of your personal information very seriously, and we only use your personal information in accordance with applicable data protection legislation. It is important that you take all necessary and appropriate steps to protect your personal information yourself (for example, by ensuring that all passwords and access codes are kept secure). More information on how you can protect yourself from fraud is available at https://www.investec.com/en_za/legal/know-fraud.html. We have implemented all reasonable technical and operational measures to keep your personal information secure.
When you trade on the Clarity platform, you trade a contract with Investec. This contract (known as a Contract For Difference), enables you to receive the economic returns of a share, and the ability for you to own the economic interest in a portion of a share. CFDs give you access to the performance of that share – including benefitting from any gains or cash flows (for instance, dividends). While having exposure to the ups and downs in the share, you don’t own the share and don’t have voting rights. CFDs also enable you to buy portions of a share, which is not possible if you own the share in your own name. CFDs are often associated with higher risk/speculation. On Clarity, you fully fund your CFD, so your economic exposure is the same as owning the share and thus the risk is similar if you are comfortable to contract with Investec.
Clarity has transparent and competitive pricing with zero account fees, no transaction fees and no broker’s commission. Every time you trade, our fee is automatically priced into the spread (up to 0.2%). Spread is the difference between the sell and buy price, where the transaction is actually executed. If you trade on margin, we also have margin rates (for local ZAR Margin trading at +2% long and -1.5% short; and internationally at +2% long or -2% short). We also charge up to 50 basis points (0.5%) on the forex spot rate when converting currencies between ZAR and USD. For more information, visit our pricing page
Yes. Margin trading is available.Click here for more information on margin trading.
Yes. Clarity provides exposure to shares and index funds in all the major stock markets of the world, in North America, Europe, Asia and elsewhere. Our list of global markets expands regularly.
Yes. Clarity is a trading and investing platform and is built to execute trades. However, we have instant currency conversion between ZAR and USD, and investors can earn competitive rates on the cash balances in their overnight savings accounts in both currencies. Money can be saved in USD or Rands.
Yes, you will receive both dividends and other corporate actions in the account where the share is traded. For example, if you have traded a share using a USD account and a dividend is paid, your USD account will be credited with the dividend amount.
When trading CFDs (Contracts for Difference), you receive what are known as ‘manufactured dividends’.
Yes. European indices are live. Other market research is delayed by only 15 minutes.
If someone in your network should be saving or investing smarter, introduce them to Clarity.
When they open and fund their account, you receive R1,000 of exposure to the Satrix S&P 500 ETF (STX500-JSE) via a fully funded CFD position in your account.
You can earn up to R10,000 in total rewards.
It’s simple.
You share your unique referral link.
They sign up using that link.
If they meet the qualifying criteria within 30 days, your reward is allocated.
Eligibility is measured on day 30 after their account is opened. Once confirmed,
R1,000 is credited to your ZAR account and a fully funded CFD position in STX500-
JSE is opened automatically. You’ll receive email confirmation when it’s done.
The value of the position can go up or down. Your capital is at risk.
To share your link:
Copy your personalised link or enter your friend’s email to send it directly.
Your link can be shared multiple times during the programme period.
Referrals must sign up using your unique link. They can’t be added later.
A qualifying transaction includes saving, converting FX, or opening a CFD position (fully funded or geared). It must be genuine activity not simply done to trigger the reward.
You can refer if you have an active Clarity account.
Your referral must qualify for a Clarity account, be a South African resident, be 18 or older, and be completely new to Clarity.
Self-referrals aren’t allowed. Referees don’t receive a reward.
For privacy reasons, you won’t be able to see their account activity. You’ll simply receive confirmation if they qualify.
Because it gives people control.
Global access.
Transparent pricing.
Self-directed saving, FX and trading.
Backed by Investec.
If you believe in it, share it.
Full programme Terms & Conditions available here.
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Clarity is a self-directed trading platform. Our dedicated support team is available during working hours to assist you with any queries or concerns you may have.
Trading update : 22 May 2026