Macro · 7 min read
Why investing in U.S. dollars is a hedge for Zambians
When the Kwacha weakens against the dollar, USD-denominated assets preserve your purchasing power. Here's how to think about that — and the trade-offs.
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Basics · 4 min read
How fractional shares actually work
A walkthrough of how $5 can become 0.0215 shares of Apple, and what that means for ownership, dividends, and selling.
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Strategy · 6 min read
Dollar-cost averaging from a K500 monthly budget
A practical guide to building a long-term portfolio without trying to time the market — with Ophir Markets recurring buys.
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- How U.S. markets work
- Why Zambians should invest globally
- Risk: the most important word in investing
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- Diversification 101
- When to rebalance
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- Reading a 10-K filing
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- Earnings season survival guide
- Market cycles & long-term thinking
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