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Guide for New Retail Investors Entering NGX

NGX can build wealth but most beginners lose money by chasing hype.

Rule #1: Treat this as a business, not gambling. Start small, learn first, never borrow to invest.

Step-by-Step Starter Guide

✔ Open a CSCS account via a broker (e.g. Meristem, Stanbic, Bamboo, or Cowrywise)

✔ Fund with what you can afford to lose

✔ Focus on quality companies with real earnings & dividends (not just stories)

Best Beginner Approach:
Conservative Portfolio
Scale in slowly. Never put all money at once.

Key Rules to Survive & Grow:

✔ Buy on dips not green candles

✔ Ignore short-term noise & hype

✔ Dividends > Price speculation

✔ Review portfolio quarterly not daily

✔ Always DYOR. No one cares about your money more than you.

Final Advice:

The stock market rewards patience and discipline.

Start with ₦100k–₦500k
Learn for 6–12 months then increase exposure.

Markets will test you.

Stay calm.

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Not financial advice.

What’s your biggest fear entering NGX? Drop it below

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@egi_nupe @AboderinA It's quite unfortunate 😕

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@VikyInsights @grok is it true

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@GuyMr10 People wey nor get sense

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The stock market is not Mile 12 where you price tomatoes every morning before buying. You are not buying yam, you are buying ownership in businesses.

A lot of people wake up daily asking: “Which stock should I buy today?” “Which one will move tomorrow?” “Which one is hot now?”
That mindset turns investing into market chasing.

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@BlehisBack Playing to the gallery is one thing. Playing to the mob while the facts are staring everyone in the face is a different level of comedy altogether.

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@AAAlhaji21 I've been in the market for so long to know how they manipulate subscribers 🤣🤣🤣

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I will rather buy at market price now for a reason best known to me. Joy to the wise

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International Energy Insurance Plc

Public offer price- N3.2
Market price - N5.45

Gain of 88% already.🤔.

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@the_goodfemi Let them continue deceiving themselves

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Savage! 🤣🤣🤣

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Me: June is still young

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If your goal is to build a substantial NGX portfolio over the next 10–20 years, consider opening an account with a reputable traditional stockbroker such as Coronation Wealth, Meristem, CardinalStone, Vetiva, Stanbic IBTC, or CSL Stockbrokers.

During bearish markets, many retail investors using brokerage apps are tempted to check prices every hour and panic-sell quality stocks at the worst possible time. Traditional stockbroking relationships often encourage a more disciplined, long-term investment approach, helping investors focus on business fundamentals rather than daily price fluctuations.

The objective is not just to buy stocks, it is to build wealth. And wealth on the NGX is usually created by patient investors who can stay invested through fear, volatility, and market downturns.

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With Subsidy Removal, Bank Recapitalization and FX market unification👇👇

✔ Market Capitalization: Rose from approximately ₦28.8–₦30 trillion in May 2023 to ₦160 trillion by late May 2026 — a gain of over ₦130–132 trillion (roughly 426–456% increase). It crossed the ₦100 trillion milestone in early 2026.

✔ All-Share Index (ASI): Climbed from around 52,974–55,769 points at inauguration to approximately 249,000–250,000 points by May 2026 (gains of 348–373%). Year-to-date returns in 2026 alone exceeded 60% at points.

✔ This made NGX one of the world's top-performing equity markets in periods like 2025–2026, with strong rankings in Africa (often 3rd largest by market cap and listings, behind JSE and EGX).

Analysts and officials, including SEC DG Emomotimi Agama and NGX CEO Temi Popoola, directly attribute this to policy clarity, transparency, and macroeconomic coordination under Tinubu. The reforms renewed investor trust, drew foreign portfolio inflows, and supported sectors like banking, industrials, and consumer goods.

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THE ESSENCE OF LIQUIDITY DURING A BEARISH TREND ON NGX

Many investors only appreciate the value of liquidity after they have exhausted it.

During a bullish market, almost every stock looks attractive. Opportunities appear endless, and investors are tempted to deploy all available cash.

However, it is during a bearish trend that liquidity becomes a strategic asset.

✅ It allows you to take advantage of bargain prices when quality stocks become undervalued.

✅ It gives you the flexibility to average down on high-conviction positions without being forced to sell other assets.

✅ It protects you from making emotional decisions driven by fear and desperation.

✅ It enables you to participate in rights issues, public offers, and other corporate actions that may arise during market weakness.

A portfolio that is 100% invested during a prolonged downturn may miss some of the best opportunities the market offers.

Cash may seem unproductive during market rallies but during bear markets, liquidity becomes ammunition.

WARNING ⚠️:
You don't need to deploy all your capital at once.

The investor with liquidity during a market decline often has a significant advantage over the investor who has already exhausted all available funds.

On NGX, some of the biggest fortunes have been built by investors who had cash available when quality stocks were trading at distressed prices.

Liquidity is not fear; Liquidity is optionality.

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@instablog9ja Donald Duke and TINAPA 🤣🤣🤣

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@rukky_nate @Officially_Kriz You get the game, my brother

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HALAL FUND SHOWDOWN 🇳🇬

1. Cowrywise Halal
▪︎Not a fund but a platform
▪︎Gives access to Sharia-compliant portfolios & funds
▪︎Best for beginners and automated investing

2. Afrinvest Halal Fund

▪︎Sukuk-heavy, lower volatility ▪︎YTD return: ~14.6% (May 2026) Ideal for conservative investors seeking steady growth

3. Lotus Halal Investment Fund ▪︎More equity-focused
▪︎Q1 2026: +24.3%
▪︎FY 2025: +36.8%
▪︎Best for investors pursuing higher long-term growth

Verdict:
✅ Convenience choose Cowrywise
✅ Stability choose Afrinvest
✅ Growth choose Lotus

All are SEC-regulated and Sharia-compliant. Your choice should depend on your risk tolerance, investment horizon, and financial goals.

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@AAAlhaji21 Ah! Dry powder suppose dey this time oooo

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Suggested June 2026 stocks watchlist
✅ Dangote Cement Plc
Market leader
Strong pricing power
Beneficiary of infrastructure spending

✅ BUA Cement Plc
Strong market position
Expansion potential
Attractive long-term growth profile

✅ GTCO
Consistent profitability
Strong capital base
Attractive dividend history

✅ Zenith Bank Plc
Strong earnings quality
High return on equity
Reliable dividend payer

✅ Nestlé Nigeria Plc
Premium consumer franchise
Strong brands
Defensive business model

✅ Nigerian Breweries Plc
Industry leader
Recovery story
Long-term consumer exposure

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OUR JUNE WATCHLIST IS GETTING CHEAPER.

DANGCEM. BUACEMENT. NB. GTCO. ZENITHBANK. NESTLE.

When we released our June Watchlist, the goal was not to chase momentum, the goal was to identify quality businesses worth owning for the long term.

Now, some of these stocks have pulled back significantly.

Ironically, the same investors who asked for lower entry prices a few weeks ago are now worried because prices are actually lower.

A lower price does not automatically mean a worse investment.

For investors still building positions, market weakness can be an opportunity to accumulate quality companies at better valuations.

NOTE that:

✅ Great companies don't become bad businesses simply because their share prices decline.

✅ Long-term wealth is often built during periods of uncertainty.

✅ The best bargains rarely come with comfort and excitement.

The market is offering discounts.

Whether you take advantage of them depends on your conviction, patience, and liquidity.

June is still young.

Keep your watchlist close.

Opportunities often look like bad news in the short term.