> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://learn.chuuma.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Welcome to Chuuma

> Zambia's first digital broker — trade shares easily, with real-time data, live portfolio valuation, and round-the-clock order placement.

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**Chuuma** is Zambia's first digital broker. We make buying and selling shares simple, fast, and accessible — from your phone, or any phone — so anyone can take part in the capital markets with confidence.

## What makes Chuuma different

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  <Card title="Trading made easy" icon="bolt">
    A clean, intuitive app for buying and selling shares — built for first-time investors and experienced traders alike.
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  <Card title="Real-time market data" icon="chart-line">
    Live prices and market movements, so you can make informed decisions the moment they matter.
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  <Card title="Live order book" icon="layer-group">
    See market depth — the bids and offers behind every share — so you know exactly what's happening before you trade.
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  <Card title="Real-time portfolio valuation" icon="wallet">
    Watch the value of your holdings update live as the market moves, with a clear view of your positions.
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  <Card title="Trade outside market hours" icon="clock">
    Place an order any time of day. Chuuma **queues your orders** and submits them automatically when the market opens — you never have to watch the clock.
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  <Card title="Smart notifications" icon="bell">
    Get alerts for matched and unmatched orders, incoming cash from trades, settlement, and dividends — by SMS and email.
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  <Card title="Market SENS & announcements" icon="newspaper">
    Stay on top of company news and market announcements (SENS) from listed companies, right inside the app.
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  <Card title="Quality customer service" icon="headset">
    Friendly, responsive support and guidance whenever you need a hand.
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## Built for everyone, everywhere

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  <Card title="App or USSD" icon="mobile-screen-button">
    Invest from the mobile app, or by USSD on any phone — no smartphone or internet connection required.
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  <Card title="Kwacha & USD" icon="coins">
    Trade both Kwacha and USD-denominated securities to diversify your portfolio.
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  <Card title="Bring your existing shares" icon="right-left">
    Already invested through another broker? Initiate a share transfer to Chuuma and see your custodians under your holdings.
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  <Card title="Free to start" icon="circle-check">
    Open an account at no cost and start with what you have.
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## New to investing?

Learn how the stock market works in plain language — no jargon, no experience needed.

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  <Card title="How the stock market works" icon="building-columns" href="/stock-market-basics/how-the-stock-market-works">
    Shares, the exchange, and the role of a broker — explained simply.
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  <Card title="What are dividends?" icon="hand-holding-dollar" href="/stock-market-basics/dividends">
    What a dividend is, who decides, and how often they're paid.
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## Get the app

<Card title="Download Chuuma" icon="download" href="https://linktr.ee/chuuma">
  Available on the App Store and Google Play — or dial in by USSD. Start trading in minutes.
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