FNB Share Builder Self-Help (2024)

Once you've accessed your Share Builder account via My Investments, maintain it easily on the FNB App or FNB Online Banking.

1.Fund your account

There are two easy options when it comes to funding your account. Start by logging in on FNB Online Banking or on the FNB App. Set it up once and we will do all the work for you!

Option 1

Fund when you can

  1. Log in to FNB Online Banking or the FNB App
  2. Select 'Transfers'
  3. Complete the required information

Option 2

Fund regularly through a Scheduled Transfer

  1. Log in to FNB Online Banking or the FNB App
  2. Select 'Scheduled Transfers'
  3. Select 'Add'
  4. Complete the required steps

Note: By transferring funds into your account through option 1 and 2 above, you are only funding your account. Follow the steps under 'Trade on your account' should you wish to invest the available funds.

2.Trade on your account

Option 1

Trade when you can

Online

  1. Log in to FNB Online Banking
  2. Select 'My Investments'
  3. Select 'Share Portfolio'
  4. Select the applicable account
  5. Select 'Buy or Sell'
  6. Complete the required information

On the FNB App

  1. Log in to the FNB App
  2. Select 'My Investments'
  3. Select 'Share Portfolio'
  4. Select the applicable account
  5. Select 'Trade'
  6. Select your trading option
  7. Complete the required information

3.The Share Builder basket constituents

We've made it stress-free for you. Instead of selecting which companies to invest in from a daunting list, we've included shares that have gone through a strict selection process that you can choose from to start your journey on a firm footing. You can view the approved companies by visiting the Share Builder > View Companies pages on www.fnb.co.za.

4.Access your statements

  1. Log in to FNB Online Banking or the FNB App
  2. Select 'My bank accounts'
  3. Scroll down to Savings and Investments
  4. Select 'Statement'

5.Account settings

Under account settings you can easily access:

  • Your transaction history
  • Notifications
  • Detailed balances
  • Email your statement

Select 'Other' to access Daily indicators, My price alerts and My watchlist.

6.Downgrading or upgrading your account

Should you wish to invest in shares that are not available in your existing investment solution and would like to upgrade or you wish to move to another share investing solution, simply call 087 346 8378 or email shareinvesting@fnb.co.za.

7.Selling shares and withdrawing funds

The selling of shares can be done on your FNB Online Banking or FNB App.

Please follow the easy steps below:

  1. Log on to FNB Online Banking or FNB App.
  2. Select My Investments and Investment details
  3. Select Sell option at the below end of the screen
  4. How would you like to Trade? Please select local
  5. How would you like to Sell? Please select Lump Sum or Full Sell Out and select continue
  6. Accept terms and conditions
  7. Insert the OTP pin or Log on to you FNB App in order to approve the trade

When the cash balances are available in the cash portion of your trading account you can transfer it out to a linked transactional account by making use of the 'Transfer' functionality on the FNB App or FNB Online Banking.

8.Transferring your share portfolio from FNB to another provider

Should you wish to transfer your existing share portfolio away from FNB please email your request to transfer out your securities (CSDP transfer) to shareinvesting@fnb.co.za. The transfer support team will contact you within 24 hrs and provide you with further assistance in this regard.

9.Closing your account

To close your account all instruments must be sold, and all cash proceeds transferred to your linked transactional account. If your holdings are currently worth less than R100, they will need to be donated as the brokerage cost would exceed the value of the share. Alternatively, you could transfer the shares over to another service provider should you want to hold the share. All outstanding fees must also be settled before the account can be closed.

If you are transferring your shares to another service provider, the transfer process must be complete prior to account closure. Should you wish to close your account or commence a transfer out please contact 0875742737 or email shareinvesting@fnb.co.za.

FNB Share Builder Self-Help (2024)

FAQs

How do I use share builder in FNB? ›

Online
  1. Log in to FNB Online Banking.
  2. Select 'Invest'
  3. Select 'Share Portfolio'
  4. Select the applicable account.
  5. Select 'Buy or Sell'
  6. Complete the required information.

How does Sharebuilder on FNB work? ›

With Share Builder, all you need is a minimum account balance of R100 and to simply pay a monthly fee of R45. Our Share Builder calculator also helps you manage your purchase fees, making it easy to keep track of your spend as well as manage your portfolio.

How much does FNB Sharebuilder charge? ›

What you pay
  • Minimum account balance. R100.
  • Monthly fee. R35.
  • Transaction fee per trade. 1.25% of trade value with a minimum of R60 per trade excluding VAT.
  • Note. All share prices are delayed by 15 minutes.
  • Custody fee. 0.86% per annum for safe custody at Rand Refinery Ltd.

How do I withdraw money from my FNB shares? ›

In order to transfer money out of this account please contact the call centre on 0860 SHARES (742737). The transfer will be treated as a withdrawal and reported for tax purposes as such.

How do you make money from share? ›

How To Make Money In Stocks
  1. Buy and Hold. There's a common saying among long-term investors: “Time in the market beats timing the market.” ...
  2. Opt for Funds Over Individual Stocks. ...
  3. Reinvest Your Dividends. ...
  4. Choose the Right Investment Account.
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How long does it take for shares to be paid out? ›

For most stock trades, settlement occurs two business days after the day the order executes, or T+2 (trade date plus two days). For example, if you were to execute an order on Monday, it would typically settle on Wednesday. For some products, such as mutual funds, settlement occurs on a different timeline.

What happened to ShareBuilder account? ›

Capital One Investing (previously ShareBuilder) has been bought by E-Trade, and as a result, all Capital One accounts will be transferred to E-Trade.

How much does FNB share investing cost? ›

What you pay
  • Minimum account balance SA residents. R200.
  • Monthly fee. R83.
  • Minimum account balance Non-SA residents and emigrants. R500.
  • Monthly fee. R83.
  • Custody fee. 0.86% per annum for safe custody at Rand Refinery Ltd. This is based on the value of your coin holdings and is calculated on a daily basis, and charged monthly.

Can you make money with FNB share saver? ›

From as little as R300 per month or R1000 lump sum we will invest in the Top 100 JSE listed companies on your behalf. This means you get a diversified portfolio and earn you dividends just like that.

How to use ShareBuilder? ›

To start your ShareBuilder investing program you simply: Enter the ShareBuilder site and set up your account in minutes. Choose to invest in Costco (Symbol: COST) and select the dollar amount you wish to invest on a weekly or monthly basis. Each recurring transaction fee is just $2 ($1 for custodial accounts)*.

What is the difference between FNB ShareBuilder and share investor? ›

A Share Saver or Share Builder customer can place orders at any time, but these are only executed between 09h00 and 17h00. We accept orders for that day only until 15h00. A Share Investor customer can place orders at any time and these will be executed between 09h00 and 17h00.

Is ShareBuilder still in business? ›

ShareBuilder was spun off of Capital One in 2019, but it is not going away. While the company is no longer part of Capital One, it is still accessible to existing customers and provides employer-sponsored retirement plans through its own independent offerings.

What happens when you cash out shares? ›

Once you cash out a stock that's dropped in price, you move from a paper loss to an actual loss. Cash doesn't grow in value; in fact, inflation erodes its purchasing power over time. Cashing out after the market tanks means that you bought high and are selling low—the world's worst investment strategy.

Can I withdraw money if I sell shares? ›

The proceeds from shares sold or positions exited are only available for withdrawal after the trades are settled. The settlement cycle for all the instruments traded on the Indian exchanges is T+1 day, where T stands for the trading day. Hence, the funds will be available for withdrawal after T+1 day.

Can you withdraw free shares? ›

Bear in mind the free share or any cash proceeds received in connection with its sale can only be withdrawn after 180 calendar days from the award date. Breaching this term will result in you having to repay the value of the free share.

How many shares to make $1,000 a month? ›

In order to make $1,000 a month in dividends, you'll need to invest approximately $400,000 in dividend stocks. The exact amount will depend on the dividend yields of the stocks you buy for your portfolio. Take a closer look at your budget and decide how much money you can set aside each month to grow your portfolio.

How much money do you make per share? ›

To calculate earnings per share, take a company's net income and subtract from that preferred dividends. Then divide that amount by the average number of outstanding common shares.

How much money do I need to invest to make $1000 a month? ›

Investment Required To Make $1,000 In Monthly Income

However, the exact investment required will vary for every investor. Therefore, your precise amount will depend on your specific investments and your return on those investments. Thus, the money required will range from $240,000 to $400,000.

How long does it take for shares to go into bank account? ›

If you're selling shares

Proceeds will be automatically credited into your linked bank account two business days after the trade.

How quickly can I sell my shares? ›

How long does it take to sell shares? Once your sell order goes through and is completed, there may still be a settlement period before the resultant money lands in your account. Usually this takes two to three days. Be aware that withdrawing this money completely, say to your bank account, can take another few days.

Do you pay tax on shares? ›

It's time to say goodbye to your shares. Hopefully they've gone up in value and you are set to make a profit. If so, the downside is you may need to pay capital gains tax. Note that it is the profit that incurs the tax, not the price you sell your investment for.

What is the new name of ShareBuilder? ›

ShareBuilder has overhauled its website for the fourth time since it launched a decade ago, and it is changing its name to ING DIRECT Investing, said president Dan Greenshields.

What company took over ShareBuilder? ›

ShareBuilder was acquired by Capital One Financial on November 19, 2007.

Who owns ShareBuilder 401k? ›

Stuart Robertson co-founded the Seattle-based retirement services provider in 2005 under its parent company ShareBuilder Corp.

How much does FNB charge for tax free shares? ›

Pricing + fees

The monthly account fee for Tax-Free Shares account is 0.5% per annum charged monthly with a minimum of R20 per month. All share prices are delayed by 15 minutes.

How much is 10,000 shares? ›

If you own 10,000 shares, your equity stake would be worth approximately $300,000. You can do this for many types of ratios—book value, revenue, operating income, etc. Some methods use several types of ratios to calculate per-share values and an average of all the values would be taken to approximate equity value.

How do I open a FNB share investor account? ›

Online
  1. Log in to FNB Online Banking.
  2. Select 'Invest'
  3. Select 'Share Portfolio'
  4. Select the applicable account.
  5. Select 'Buy or Sell'
  6. Complete the required information.

How much must you earn to be on FNB private banking? ›

R1 800 000 - or more

Enjoy integrated financial advice for you and your family.

What is the minimum amount to invest with FNB? ›

There is no minimum balance required to open an FNB Shares Zero Account.

Is it smart to use stocks as a savings account? ›

Stocks yield a significantly higher return than savings accounts do. Since 1928, stocks have given investors a 9.5% return annually, while the highest yielding savings accounts offer that kind of earnings.

What is share builders plan? ›

Share Builders Plan (SBP) is a regular fixed-dollar amount investment plan, which enables clients to buy blue chip shares on a consistent and incremental basis so as to build up a portfolio of good securities for them eventually.

How to do self share trading? ›

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  1. Find a stockbroker. The first step will be to find an online stockbroker. ...
  2. Open demat and trading account. ...
  3. Login to your demat and trading account and add money. ...
  4. View stock details and start trading.

How to buy shares online for beginners? ›

Investing in stocks with a Demat Account
  1. Find a DP on the website of CDSL or NSDL.
  2. Once you have found a DP, contact them and request to open a Demat Account.
  3. The DP will provide you with an application form. ...
  4. Add a copy of proof of identity and address (PAN, Aadhaar, voter's ID, electricity bill, ration card, etc.)

Can I buy shares through FNB? ›

With us, it's uncomplicated to invest in the full range of JSE listed shares, Exchange Traded Funds, Exchange Traded Notes and Krugerrands. With us you can trade shares and transact with a single sign-on. Open now!

Are bank shares worth it? ›

Bank shares can be rewarding long-term investments, especially for investors seeking passive income. Australian bank shares have a long history of paying attractive dividends, especially when the economy is firing. Bank shares can, however, be sensitive to economic cycles and fluctuations in interest rates.

Who is the best share investor? ›

Warren Buffett is widely considered to be the most successful investor in history.

Is ShareBuilder 401k good? ›

You're not going to find a better cost; you'll be hard-pressed to find better service." "With the ShareBuilder 401k program, I estimate I save 20%-22% on taxes each year. I recommend ShareBuilder definitely because of its low maintenance, low-cost, transparency, and access to the support staff."

Who is the CEO of ShareBuilder? ›

Stuart Robertson - Chief Executive Officer - ShareBuilder 401k | LinkedIn.

What replaced stockbrokers? ›

Stockbrokers no longer exist. They are either retired or dead. Today's version of stockbrokers are known as Investment Advisors, Financial Advisors, Wealth Advisors or any other dozen (or so) monikers.

How do you avoid taxes when cashing out stocks? ›

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  1. Invest for the Long Term. ...
  2. Contribute to Your Retirement Accounts. ...
  3. Pick Your Cost Basis. ...
  4. Lower Your Tax Bracket. ...
  5. Harvest Losses to Offset Gains. ...
  6. Move to a Tax-Friendly State. ...
  7. Donate Stock to Charity. ...
  8. Invest in an Opportunity Zone.
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Should a 70 year old be in the stock market? ›

Seniors should consider investing their money for several reasons: Generate Income: Investing in income-generating assets, such as stocks, bonds, or real estate, can provide a steady income stream during retirement. This can be especially important for seniors who no longer receive a regular paycheck from work.

Do you only pay taxes on stocks when you cash out? ›

The tax doesn't apply to unsold investments or "unrealized capital gains." Stock shares will not incur taxes until they are sold, no matter how long the shares are held or how much they increase in value. Most taxpayers pay a higher rate on their income than on any long-term capital gains they may have realized.

Why can't I withdraw money after selling shares? ›

When securities are sold, however, the cash is not instantly available. There is a settlement period of up to two days for most stocks, mutual funds, and ETFs; bonds typically have a slightly longer settlement period.

How do you take money out of stocks and shares? ›

How to withdraw money on the website
  1. Log in online to see your accounts.
  2. Select the account you want to withdraw from.
  3. Select 'Withdraw money' from the tabs.
  4. Read the ISA withdrawal warning. ...
  5. Select 'Continue'
  6. Enter the amount you want to withdraw then select 'Next'

What happens if you sell shares without buying? ›

Short selling is essentially a buy or sell transaction in reverse. An investor wanting to sell shares borrows them from a broker, who sells the shares from the inventory on behalf of the person seeking to sell short. Once the shares are sold, the money from the sale is credited to the account of the short seller.

Can I use my shares to borrow money? ›

It is absolutely possible to use stocks as collateral for a loan. Many borrowers will use their stock portfolios to secure a higher funding amount, access a better interest rate, or simply improve their approval odds. While using stocks as collateral for a loan can certainly be a good strategy.

Why can't i withdraw money from Freetrade? ›

When you sell shares, you won't be able to withdraw the associated cash until the trade has settled. Settlement is typically completed 2-3 working days after the trade has executed. If you have only ever added cash to your account using Apple or Google Pay, you'll need to verify your linked bank account.

How much does Freetrade charge for withdrawal? ›

Freetrade charges $0 for withdrawal. The withdrawal process is usually executed within 2 days.

What is the difference between FNB share saver and ShareBuilder? ›

For Share Saver, you need to invest a minimum of R300 every month. For Share Builder, you'll need R100 to activate the account and maintain a R100 balance in the account at all times. For Share Investor, you'll need R200 to activate and maintain R200 at all times.

What is a ShareBuilder account? ›

ShareBuilder offers you the flexibility to invest for the long-term. How does it work? Simply choose which stocks you want to invest in, how often you'd like to invest (weekly, monthly, or on a one time basis), and how you'd like to fund your account.

Are shares better than savings? ›

Longer-term goals

Stock-market based investments tend to do better than cash over the long-term, providing an opportunity for greater returns on any money invested over time. You can lower the level of risk you take when you invest by spreading your money across different types of investments.

How long do FNB shares take to sell? ›

How long does it take for my shares to settle? The trade of your shares will be settled by the broker 5 working days after your trade date. However, you will receive updates via SMS to guide you as to where your shares are in the process.

How do I sell my FNB share saver shares? ›

Online
  1. Log in to FNB Online Banking.
  2. Select 'Invest'
  3. Select 'Share Portfolio'
  4. Select the applicable account.
  5. Select 'Buy or Sell'
  6. Complete the required information.

What is the new name for ShareBuilder? ›

ShareBuilder has overhauled its website for the fourth time since it launched a decade ago, and it is changing its name to ING DIRECT Investing, said president Dan Greenshields.

Can you withdraw money from a share savings account? ›

Credit unions allow you to withdraw money from a share savings account at any time. Again, that might include cash withdrawals via ATM card. You can also typically access your money through online and mobile banking, phone banking or at a local credit union branch.

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