ABOUT US
The TradersUP Society
TradersUP is a registered student society at the University of Pretoria; it is both managed and administered by students of the university. It is completely free to join this society but unfortunately only students of the University of Pretoria are allowed to join.
Our aim at TradersUP is to encourage students (from any field of study, especially those who are studying non-financial degrees) to gain a greater understanding of the financial world, to hone their understanding of investing in both the micro and macroeconomics, and also to be able to trade the financial markets but most importantly: to learn how to manage risk when engaging in these activities.
TradersUP does not necessarily present lectures on trading the markets but rather hosts fortnight interactive discussions and activities which include inter alia, management of our own virtual portfolio, guest presentations from professional traders & investment fund managers and also weekly reviews of research publications. The TradersUP society has an executive team but merely for administrative purposes, all members have a chance to contribute as well as to benefit from other members’ contributions.
TradersUP came at a time when it was absolutely crucial to address the rising financial plight among students today, this financial plight is evident in the numerous protests that we have observed in universities across the nation. TradersUP does not consider trading to be an elixir guaranteeing financial freedom; but we do however believe that trading is a significant tool to possess in a world where the financial markets often presents grand opportunities of escaping financial distress.
We at TradersUP believe in the ideal of action over mere complaining, and thus we appreciate people like you, people who read this and take the necessary steps to embark on acquiring more knowledge, towards learning more, earning more and eventually, towards a prosperous life. Eudaimonia!
Our Team
