{"id":7088,"date":"2019-08-02T14:08:45","date_gmt":"2019-08-02T14:08:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.fgi-bourse.com\/?page_id=2046"},"modified":"2024-08-21T20:59:39","modified_gmt":"2024-08-21T20:59:39","slug":"guide-de-lepargnant","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.fgi-bourse.com\/en\/guide-de-lepargnant\/","title":{"rendered":"The saver\u2019s guide"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\r\n \r\n What to know before starting in the financial market <\/i>\r\n <\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
Be assisted by an approved intermediary<\/span><\/h5>

The function of financial intermediary is regulated on the stock market of the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU). It is carried out by Management and Intermediation Companies (SGI) which are the only ones authorized to trade in transferable securities listed on the BRVM (WAEMU Regional Stock Exchange). They are approved by the AMF and must provide proof of an approval number granted by the latter. Make sure you conduct your stock market transactions with such intermediaries.<\/p>

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Finance Gestion et Interm\u00e9diation (FGI) is approved by the Financial Markets Authority of the UMOA under number SGI\/2019-01.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>

Just invest part of your capital<\/span><\/h5>

Given the risk incurred, Individuals just invest the portion of their savings in the stock, which they can do without and which, in the event of a loss, will not lower their standard of living. It is important that they do not invest the income that they would need for they day-to-day needs.<\/p>

Make enquiries yourself before investing<\/span><\/h5>

It is strongly advised to be well informed about financial products before investing. This involves learning firstly about the type of product (share, bond, etc.), the risks it entails, and secondly about the issuer, its financial health and its prospects; which can have an influence on the price.<\/p>

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The investor who decides to choose alone the securities in which they invest can find general information on financial products from financial intermediaries and directly from the issuer.<\/p>

Issuers are required to regularly communicate pertaining financial information to the public : quarterly, half-yearly, annual figures, announcements in the event of a specific transaction, etc. Information is in principle more complete, frequent and accessible on the securities which are listed on a regulated market.<\/p>

It is also advisable to regularly monitor economic and stock market information.<\/p>

Risk appetite<\/span><\/h5>

Risks are associated with all forms of investment. Usually, an investment with a high return potential carries greater risks. Some investments may result in a total loss of capital invested , or even, for riskier investments, a loss greater than invested capital.<\/p>

We generally distinguish 4 types of profile among investors:<\/p>