What exactly is a CDS account?

A CDS account is the electronic account used to hold your shares and bonds. CDSC says the account keeps securities in your own name and can be opened through a licensed Central Depository Agent or supported digital channels.

In simple termsThink of it as the electronic home where ownership of your listed securities is recorded.

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How much money do I need to start buying shares in Kenya?

Can you really start investing in NSE shares with KSh500?

CDSC currently says investors using its Dosikaa digital channel can start investing in shares with as little as KSh500. The actual amount needed for a particular purchase can still depend on the share price, order size, fees and the channel you use.

In simple termsYou no longer necessarily need a large lump sum just to begin learning how listed shares work.

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