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deguru

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I’m a trader and personal finance writer focused on trading and investing. I research brokers, prop firms, and trading platforms to help readers cut through marketing hype and understand what actually matters when choosing trading tools.

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Top 5 Forex Brokers In South Africa
Forex Brokers

Top 5 Best Forex Brokers In South Africa 2026

Choosing the best forex brokers is not easy; a broker can be the best for one trader but not for another, depending on their trading style. But some fundamentals just make a broker, “The Best Broker,” like trade execution speed, trading fee, deposit & withdrawal fee, spreads, and more. I have been trading since 2020 […]

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Top 5 Stock Brokers In South Africa
Stock Brokers

Top 5 Best Stock Brokers In South Africa 2026

I used to think that if you wanted to own a piece of a company, you could just walk into that company and ask the manager to sell you some shares. But I’ve since learned that’s not how it works. If you want to buy shares or stocks in any publicly traded company, you need […]

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Top 5 Free Forex Backtesting Software
Backtesting Tool

Top 5 Best Free Forex Backtesting Software 2026

When it comes to Forex trading, one of the most effective ways to improve your strategies and build confidence is by backtesting. Backtesting allows traders to simulate past market conditions and test their strategies without risking real money. There are tons of tools offering backtesting for algorithms or EAs then it’s hard to get manual […]

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best crypto exchange in south africa
Crypto Exchanges

Top 5 Best Crypto Exchanges In South Africa 2026

Traditional banks are slowly becoming a thing of the past, and crypto exchanges are quickly becoming the new banks of the future. That’s why choosing a trusted and FSCA-registered crypto exchange is just as important as choosing the right bank. I’ve been trading and investing in crypto since 2020 and have used many different exchanges […]

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Prop Firm Trading For Beginners 2025 Guide
Prop Firms

Prop Firm Trading For Beginners 2026 Guide

Going from trading personal accounts to prop firm trading can be a big challenge since prop firms have many rules you must follow. I have been trading prop firms for over 1 and a half years and managed to get funded from Alpha Capital and FTMO two of the most popular firms. In this prop […]

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Best Trading Platforms By Prop Firms
Forex Trading

5 Best Trading Platforms In 2026

Trading platforms are the backbone of every trader’s journey. In 2024, most proprietary trading firms (prop firms) lost their licenses with MetaQotes to offer MetaTrader 5/4 in their Prop Firm but a lot of alternatives emerged and some are even offering better features than MT5/4 In this article, we’ll review the 5 Best Trading Platforms. […]

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FxReplay Vs Forex
Backtesting Tool

FxReplay Vs Forex Tester | Best Backtesting Software

Backtesting is important for traders looking to refine their strategies and increase their chances of success. Among the many tools available, FxReplay and Forex Tester are the two most popular. Both tools focus on traders who want to test strategies with reliable historical data, but each tool has unique features, strengths, and weaknesses. In this […]

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Forex Tester Review Image
Backtesting Tool

Forex Tester Review | Is It Best Backtesting Tool

As a trader, testing and refining your strategy is very important especially if you want to become a successful trader. This is where backtesting tools come into play, they will make your backtesting as easy as possible. Forex Tester is one of the most popular choices. But does it truly live up to the hype? […]

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FxReply Review Best Forex Backtesting Software
Backtesting Tool

FxReply Review | Best Backtesting Software

Among 100s of backtesting tools available, FxReply is one of the best backtesting software. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced trader, this tool offers an intuitive, user-friendly experience designed to help you refine your trading edge. In this FxReply review, we’ll take a deep look at its features, user feedback, and why it stands […]

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Does Forex Traders Pay Tax In South Africa
Personal Income tax

Does Forex Traders Pay Tax In South Africa

The number of forex traders in South Africa has been doubling almost every year, which is due to low employment rates and the rise of forex FURUS promoting forex trading as a ticket to break out of poverty and 9-to-5. But what they never talk about is Tax, how forex traders pay tax in South […]

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