Anyone who has ever logged on or attempted to operate an online trading account will agree that as tempting as the possibility of earning extra income via a few clever trades may sound, the reality of online trading is far from straightforward. However, thanks to a South African-based online financial markets trading service provider, the pain is over.  

Uprise Markets, in line with their crusade to democratise CFD trading, have this week launched the first African Tradable® online trading platform. With the purpose of ‘trade–enabling’ the internet the new platform provides an easier way for traders to participate in financial markets. Uprise Markets have been awarded the first licence in Africa from the Copenhagen based company, which means that the embedded, easy-to-use product is now available to South Africans.  

The most notable advantage is that traders and investors can also trade real-time from within the Uprise Markets’ Lounge on their web browser without needing to load or download any additional trading platforms. The online intuitive web-based platform is accessible from any device without downloading programs or special applications, which allows a trading experience simplified into a trading dashboard. The company also offers free training with no strings attached, and allows wanna-be traders an unlimited time period for running a demo account before taking the leap.  

According to Dano Fotiadis, CEO and founder of Uprise Markets, historically online trading in forex, CFDs and other instruments has been the domain of the astute investor or market watcher but now he believes that the investor market should be less exclusive and that simplifying the trading process will allow investors to feel less intimidated. “Trading in local and international markets has been restricted to a small number of investors - we believe in reality that the only aspect holding people back is the perceived complication of execution platforms,”.   

There is clearly more to come, as word is that Uprise Markets continues to launch application- based solutions that cater to the specific needs of the South African trader. Perhaps the time has come to awaken your inner trader.