Stock Trading
Stock Trading is the act of buying and selling shares of publicly listed companies. This type of trading can either be short-term (day trading) or long term (position trading).
The SEM (Stock exchange Mauritius) allows stock trading to be done in Mauritius. The SEM was established on 30 March 1989 it was a private company and now is known to be a public one. Their activities are overseen by the Financial service commission (FSC). The Stock Exchange Mauritius operates two markets. Firstly, we have the Official Market- This is the main market where the majority of companies are listed, and the second one is the development and enterprises market (DEM) serves developing business as well as SME’s.
If you wish to start investing on the stock Market but do not know how to start, the MCB have stockbroking services with this service they will be able to help you to create an investment portfolio. You will also have an investment advisory who will be able to answer your questions, and help you.
When investing in stock it is important to understand the risk of this market, and invest only what you can afford. Avoid putting yourselves in financial trouble.
Commodity Trading
Commodity trading refers to the selling and buying of physical goods. For example in Mauritius: Sugar, tea, spices, and seafood and other things. Mauritius has proper infrastructure that allows trade to be done.
Mauritius gains access to favourable conditions for trading commodities through various trade agreements, including the Economic Partnership (EPA) with the European Union and the African growth & opportunity Act (AGOA).
Real estate Trading
Mauritius is known for the beautiful beaches, blue lagoon and stunning landscapes but during the past few years it became a sought destination for real estate investment.
Whether you are looking for a commercial space or apartment it is important to understand the market.
Being an acclaimed tourist destination and a major offshore hub, Mauritius has become a more alluring place to invest in real estate. A variety of homes, apartments are available on the market for sale and depending on what the investor is looking for the price will vary. For example: A simple apartment can approximately cost 3-8 Million, whereas a luxurious apartment may cost between 10-40 million.
As you can see the price of an apartment or any property that an investor wishes to buy will be different depending on the location whether it is found in a coastal area or urban area, amenities, facilities that it can offer to potential buyers.
Forex Trading
Forex trading also known as foreign exchange trading is the practice of purchasing and selling currencies on the foreign exchange market with the aim of generating profit. This market is one of the biggest. It is open 24 hours a day and five days during the week. In forex trading currency is usually traded in pairs, and costs a specific price. For example: we can have the Euro versus the U.S dollar.
If you loved this blog and which to learn more about trade then you can read the following blogs by simply clicking on the link: ‘Sustainable Trade Practices’ or ‘ Trade Terminology’.