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Clear market notes built around the JSE, the rand, and what matters locally.

Axe Capital Trading News shares simple market takes on the stories moving South African shares, the rand, and a handful of major currency pairs.

What you will find here:

1. JSE shares, South African companies, and the local knock-on effects of big market news.

2. The rand, interest rates, and a small group of forex pairs, with USD/ZAR at the centre.

3. Global stories only when they can actually change how a local investor might act.

Latest market stories

If You Buy Amazon With $10,000 at a 10% Discount From Its High, Here's What I Predict It Could Be Worth in 10 Years
2026-09-05 13:30 The Motley Fool Positive Axe Cap view: Selective

Amazon stock is trading 10% below its all-time high, presenting a buying opportunity for long-term investors. While the stock is unlikely to replicate its impressive 561% gain over the past decade, analyst Neil Patel predicts a 300% return over the next 10 years, driven by operating leverage and earnings growth outpacing revenue growth. Amazon's dominance in e-commerce, growing digital advertising business, and AWS cloud services position it as a compelling investment despite its current underperformance versus the S&P 500.

Axe note: Amazon’s current 10% discount may offer strong long-term returns, but South African investors should weigh growth against valuation and currency risks.

The Fed Meets in Two Weeks. Here's the ETF I'd Buy Today Regardless of What It Does.
2026-09-05 13:22 The Motley Fool Positive Axe Cap view: Bullish

With uncertainty surrounding the Federal Reserve's September interest rate decision, the article recommends the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF as a solid long-term investment regardless of market conditions. Historical data shows the S&P 500 has delivered an 11.9% average annual return from 1988-2023, and even buying at all-time highs has produced 13.4% average returns, suggesting that timing the market is less important than long-term investing discipline.

Axe note: Despite September’s Fed meeting uncertainty, the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF offers a disciplined, long-term play.

Chevron's Iraq Bet Isn't the Real Dividend Growth Story. Here's What Is.
2026-09-05 13:15 The Motley Fool Positive Axe Cap view: Selective

While Chevron's investments in Iraq and pipeline infrastructure grab headlines, the real driver of its 38-year dividend growth streak is the company's strong financial position and balance sheet management. With a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.2x and the ability to invest across energy cycles, Chevron can maintain dividend growth regardless of geopolitical events or energy price volatility.

Axe note: Chevron’s long streak of dividend rises comes down to financial prudence more than risky overseas projects.

What we follow

We keep the focus on JSE shares, the rand, and the currency moves that matter most to South African investors.

JSE and rand