Question 1

1. What is Mystocks.africa?

Accepted Answer

Mystocks.africa is a digital investment platform that gives individuals access to African stock markets through one easy-to-use interface.  We are a financial technology company, not a stockbroker. We partner with licensed and regulated brokers, custodians, and financial institutions across Africa to handle trade execution, custody, and settlement.

Question 2

2. Is Mystocks a broker or exchange?

Accepted Answer

No. Mystocks:   Is not a broker-dealer  Is not a stock exchange  Does not execute trades directly  Does not provide investment advice   All trades are executed by regulated third-party brokers operating under their own licenses.

Question 3

3. Is Mystocks regulated?

Accepted Answer

Mystocks operates within a regulated framework.  MyStocks Technologies (Pty) Ltd is a  Juristic Representative of TanFox (Pty) Ltd , an Authorised Financial Services Provider (FSP No. 52040) regulated by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) in South Africa.  All regulated financial services on the platform are provided under the license and supervision of TanFox (Pty) Ltd, and through our licensed partners where required. This ensures your investments are handled legally and safely.

Question 4

4. Where is Mystocks based?

Accepted Answer

Mystocks is headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa, and serves users across multiple African markets.  Our platform, team, and infrastructure operate under South African law, and we work with licensed brokers, custodians, and execution partners to ensure your investments are secure and compliant.

Question 5

5. Who executes my trades?

Accepted Answer

Your trades are executed by licensed brokers in the relevant African markets.  Mystocks:   Sends your instructions to brokers  Displays pricing and confirmations  Provides portfolio visibility   Execution, clearing, and settlement are handled by our broker partners.

Question 6

6. Who holds my money and investments?

Accepted Answer

Your funds and investments are held by licensed custodians or brokers, on record in your name. Mystocks does not take ownership of your assets.

Question 7

7. Are my funds safe?

Accepted Answer

Client funds are held in segregated accounts, meaning:   Your money is separate from Mystocks’ operational funds  Your assets remain protected even if Mystocks faces financial difficulties   Segregation is maintained according to partner regulatory standards.

Question 8

8. Do I own the shares I buy?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You remain the beneficial owner of all securities purchased through Mystocks, subject to applicable laws and partner agreements.

Question 9

9. What markets can I invest in?

Accepted Answer

Mystocks provides access to multiple African stock markets, with coverage expanding over time. Availability may vary depending on:   Local regulations  Partner coverage  Market liquidity

Question 10

10. How much does Mystocks charge?

Accepted Answer

Mystocks charges a  0.75% platform fee  on applicable transactions.   No hidden fees  No subscription fees, unless otherwise stated   All fees are disclosed before you confirm a transaction.

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