Women In Finance
Tammy grew up in Johannesburg, known as the ‘The City of Gold[1],’ and the financial hub of South Africa. Post-Apartheid reformation shaped her early years, and she has tremendous hope for South Africa’s future.
Some friends have moved abroad to seek their future and she still enjoys debating them on different economic theories. Others have stayed in Johannesburg where they run businesses and mine Bitcoin[2]. All are concerned about this year’s downward trajectory in the ZAR[3], or the South Africa Rand, which Tammy closely tracks relative to the US dollar[4].
When did you start trading?
I was studying economics and econometrics at university. A few of my friends and I got involved in the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) trading challenge, and we ended up doing really well. My interest in trading developed from there.
Which financial assets interest you?
I’ve always preferred trading commodities, like silver[5]. As part of our JSE trading challenge prize, we were allowed to join courses/seminars on trading. This is where my interest in trading silver [6]developed. One professor discussed gold versus silver, and his outlook was silver would become just as valuable as gold. Or, in the future the disparity between the two will get smaller.
Hearing and understanding how much he was involved in market analysis intrigued me. I realized I had so much to learn, and decided this was the career I wanted for the rest of my life.
What is a typical day in trading like for you?
My day starts with exercise to clear my mind of any baggage which could be a hindrance for my trading or for my strategy. What's crucial is staying up
