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Securities Brokerage

Tanzania Securities Limited (TSL) is one of the pioneering stock brokerage firms in Tanzania. As one of the first four companies licensed in the country, TSL brings unmatched experience and a proven track record in facilitating capital market transactions on the Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange (DSE). Our Expertise:

20,000+

Trusted, Happy & Satisfied Customers

We facilitate the buying and selling of financial instruments, providing investors with secure and efficient access to the capital markets through regulated transactions and expert brokerage support.

Securities

Securities We Broker

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Equities

Securities that are publicly traded on the Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange (DSE).

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Money Market Instruments

Treasury bills and related short-term securities.

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Fixed Income Securities

Primary and secondary markets trading for treasury and corporate bonds

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Question & Answer

Check our FAQs for quick answers to common questions about investing and trading in the Tanzanian stock market.
If you have other questions, feel free to reach out.

What is share?

A share/stock represents a company's ownership and a claim on the company’s assets and earnings.

What is Mobile Trading Platform (MTP)?

MTP is a mobile trading platform that facilitates trading in the Exchange via mobile phone. It can be used via an application, web access, and USSD Code which is *152*00#.

Why would an investor invest in shares and bonds?

An investor investing in shares and bonds will be sure to build wealth and a diversified portfolio.

What determines the prices of stocks?

The forces of demand and supply determine the prices of securities in the exchange. The higher the demand the higher the price and vice-versa.

What is the cost of investing in shares?

The maximum total brokerage fees stand at 2.4% of the value of the trade. This includes Brokerage charges, DSE fees, CMSA fees, CDS fees, and Fidelity fees.

How soon can an investor start to invest?

Once the investor has opened a CDS account, they will be able to start trading. However, MTP clients may need to wait approximately 10 minutes for authorization.

What are the risks to consider?

Risks include price risk, volatility risk, and liquidity risk.

What are the factors affecting the performance of stocks?

Factors include company-related developments, sector-specific factors, and broader market conditions.

What are dividends?

A dividend is a share of a company's profit distributed to shareholders. Dividend policies vary from company to company.

What is the difference between equities and bonds?

Equities represent ownership in a company and typically offer higher returns, whereas bonds are fixed-income instruments with lower returns but greater stability.

Minimum Number of Shares?

Minimum number of shares one can buy is 10 shares.

Minimum Number of Bonds?

Bonds are sold at a multiple of shillings 100,000. Small investors can pool their money together and buy a bond with the help of a fund manager.

Who can Buy Bonds?

Any person, natural or artificial person (companies, trust, Saccos, religious organization, pension scheme, investment group etc), many others can buy bonds.