EQT: Seamless Trading for Investors With a Global Mindset

Daily Maverick

14-05-2025

As the world becomes increasingly interconnected, technology is transforming the way investors access global markets. To meet this need, Old Mutual Wealth recently rebranded My Wealth Trader to EQT (pronounced equity). The rebrand comes with improvements in technology, security and ease of use. EQT is a cutting-edge trading platform set to revolutionise investing by providing South African investors with a seamless opportunity to trade in over 60,000 investment instruments worldwide.
Jean Minnaar, Managing Director of Private Clients by Old Mutual Wealth, says, 'The South African financial market is small and shrinking, representing less than 1% of global stock exchanges. This makes it crucial for investors to explore international opportunities and diversify their investments globally. However, high barriers to entry and complex processes have traditionally discouraged investors from expanding beyond local markets. EQT eliminates these barriers by offering an intuitive, seamless platform.'
He emphasises that EQT is more than just a trading platform, it's an essential partner and resource for investors focused on long-term investing and growing their wealth. With advanced technology, the platform, secured with institutional-grade encryption, biometric access, and multi-factor authentication, ensures a smooth, secure and empowering investment experience, even for those who are first time investors.
According to Shivani Naidoo CFA, Head of Digital Investor Solutions at Private Clients business, the platform offers expert research and insights with access to in-depth market analysis and analyst recommendations for investors to make informed decisions. This includes daily market updates, thematic screeners and personalised newsfeeds.
Naidoo says, 'For investors willing to expand their portfolios beyond South Africa's borders, EQT provides a timely and innovative solution to traditional investment channels by offering direct ownership of stocks, bonds, ETFs, structured notes, real-time insights, and low-cost trading, EQT empowers investors to take control of growing their wealth.'
She adds 'Investor behaviour is evolving, and more investors want to play an active role in their wealth creation. They want flexibility and the ability to act independently, while still benefiting from high-quality research and institutional-grade tools guided by expert insights. Self-directed investing is no longer on the margins, it's becoming a core part of how people engage with their financial futures. At Old Mutual Wealth, we are committed to meet this shift with modern wealth solutions, and EQT is a powerful enabler of this.'
Through the app, investors can execute trades across numerous global markets with ease and keep track of taxes and performance. There are no platform fees and no investment minimums. Investors also have the advantage of enhanced interest rates due to Old Mutual Wealth's size and scale, which enables it to partner with the biggest and most established financial services companies across the world.
Minnaar points out that the backing of a trusted brand such as Old Mutual Wealth is also important because there have been many scams by fly-by-night forex trading companies in South Africa promising impossible returns and charging high up-front minimums. 'The trusted Old Mutual brand brings with it the advantages of scale which gives investors an opportunity to use Old Mutual's asset swap capacity for greater offshore exposure. In addition, investors gain access to relevant Old Mutual incentives, including receiving Old Mutual Rewards points for every rand invested. For Old Mutual Wealth, EQT is not just a platform, it's a movement towards smarter, borderless investing. Whether you're a seasoned investor or just getting started, EQT provides the tools, insights, and cost-effective solutions to make every decision impactful.'