Capitec Bank Holdings Ltd (CPI.JSE) share price today in rands is R 4,210.70 per 1 share.
That is over 200 000% gain from the initial price.
For the person who invested just R100 in Capitec shares when it launched (IPO), that stake would now be worth nearly R497,297. So you are wondering how to invest in one of the most popular banks in South Africa.
In this article, I will show how to buy capitec shares.
CPI.JSE
R 4,210.70
What is CPI.JSE
CPI.JSE is the code used on the stock market to identify Capitec Bank shares. Think of it like a nickname that investors use to find and buy Capitec shares quickly.
- CPI = Capitec Bank
- JSE = Johannesburg Stock Exchange, where the shares are traded
So, when you see CPI.JSE, it simply means “Capitec Bank shares on the JSE.
You need to create an account with a stockbroker that offers JSE stocks, then search for Capitec or CPI, then click buy.
Here is a list of Stockbrokers
- EasyEquities
- Shfty
- BrokStock
If you are a complete beginner to investing, I recommend you start with EasyEquities as your stockbroker.
Invest in Capitec using EasyEquities
With stockbrokers like EasyEquities, anyone can buy capitec shares; there is no minimum investment amount. Meaning that with just R10, you can still buy Capitec shares.
Step 1: Open an EasyEquities Account
Step 2: Deposit Money Into Your Account
Step 4: Place Your Order
After buying, your shares will appear in your EasyEquities portfolio immediately.
When you buy shares like Capitec (CPI.JSE), there are two main ways you can make money.
- Make Money When the Share Price Goes Up
- Make Money From Dividends
Here is a beginner’s guide to investing in South Africa
FAQs
Yes. Capitec is one of the most well-known banks in South Africa, and its share price has been growing since its launch (IPO) at R0.88 per share.
There is no minimum with EasyEquities; you can buy fractional shares with as little as R10
Yes. But it’s rare it only happens if a company’s share price goes to R0 and gets delisted on the exchange.
Yes. You can sell your shares anytime the market is open.
Do you own any Capitec shares😁