Smart Money – Octa Analyst MJ Givens Kgasi on balancing AI technology with experience and discipline

In this Smart Money with Alishia Seckam interview, MJ Givens Kgasi discusses the importance of balancing emerging technologies like AI with human experience and discipline.

Kgasi is an analyst at Octa, a leading online trading broker that charges no fees, offers low spreads, and boasts top-notch security.

He has extensive insight into cryptocurrency, forex, and macroeconomic trends, and is committed to helping investors access the knowledge they need to navigate volatile financial markets effectively.

This has culminated in him being featured on platforms such as eNCA, CNBC Africa, and most recently, Smart Money.

Kgasi is trusted for his in-depth insights on market trends and investment strategies thanks to his nearly decade-long hands-on experience in the South African trading industry.

Alongside his role at Octa, Kgasi is the founder and CEO of Traders Connect South Africa and the TradeWithMJ Company, where he focuses on trade development, mentorship, and market education.

Kgasi has a Bachelor of Business Administration and a National Diploma in Marketing from the Tshwane University of Technology.

The interview

In this episode of Smart Money, Kgasi discusses how traders should be balancing technology with personal judgment and discipline.

He explains why one of the biggest advantages you can have in trading is experience.

Kgasi then explains where AI can be used to complement existing trading approaches, rather than replacing them entirely.

He also discusses trading during high-impact events, including why new traders should be cautious about these opportunities.

Kgasi explains why he argues that trade management trumps timing, and concludes by explaining how technology is levelling the playing field for retail traders.

Watch the full interview with MJ Givens Kgasi, below.

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