Sygnia Stargazer Tax Free Savings Account

Save for your child’s future.

Why does my child need a tax-free savings account?

Getting started is the toughest part of saving for your child’s future, which is why we’ve created the Sygnia Stargazer Tax Free Savings Account. It’s child’s play to open, puts you in control and delivers sophisticated portfolio management at a fraction of the price.

Choose from one of three portfolios:

Sygnia Stargazer Eco

Invest sustainably. Your globally diversified portfolio is designed to optimise financial returns while investing in companies that take into consideration environmental and societal factors – such as cleantech innovation, fair labour standards and low carbon emissions.

100% offshore

Focus: Growth

100% strategic allocation to global equities

Sygnia Stargazer Tech

Invest in the future of wealth. Your globally diversified portfolio focuses on the most dynamic companies in the future technologies sector and invests in robotics, cybersecurity, autonomous vehicles, nanotechnology, virtual reality, genetic engineering and clean energy.

100% offshore

Focus: Growth

100% strategic allocation to global equities

Sygnia Stargazer Moderate

Invest for growth and stability. Your portfolio limits the impact of market volatility while still delivering growth. This is a perfect option for investors with a short investment horizon and/or preference for low volatility.

Mixture of global and domestic assets

Focus: Consolidation

Allocation to equities, bonds and money market assets to offset risk and reward

Designed by parents, for parents

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Three portfolios

A choice of three portfolios focused on the most dynamic sectors of the economy.

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Tax-free

Save and invest tax-free. Limits apply – for more info, click here.

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Friends and family

Your family and friends can also help you invest.

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R500 p/m

Minimum of R500 p/m if you contribute via a monthly debit order.

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Regular updates

Regular portfolio updates keep you 100% in the loop.

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Iva Madjarova, Head: Institutional Business

“We’re not just investment professionals, we’re moms and dads, too. This was a labour of love for us. We all know someone who would benefit from a Sygnia Stargazer Tax Free Savings Account, and we can’t wait to share it with you.”

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Ready to apply?
Here is what you need:

Copy of your South African barcoded ID

Or valid passport if a foreign national

Proof of bank details

Copy of your child’s birth certificate

Real people. Real questions.

Can I open a joint Sygnia Stargazer Account for both my children?

You cannot open a joint Sygnia Stargazer Tax Free Savings Account, but it’s easy to open two accounts at the same time, so don’t let that stop you – and we are here to help with the details.

Does the Sygnia Stargazer Tax Free Savings Account have a finite lifespan?

No. Once a Sygnia Stargazer, always a Sygnia Stargazer. The account can be kept for the rest of your child’s life.

Can I add different funds to the Sygnia Stargazer Tax Free Savings Account?

Short answer – no. We have designed the Sygnia Stargazer Tax Free Savings Account to be the most effective and efficient one-stop solution to a parent’s needs. To deliver results in today’s volatile market at the lowest fees possible, we don’t currently offer customisation.

Does the Sygnia Stargazer Tax Free Savings Account get taxed?

Great question! The account is structured as a Tax Free Savings Account so the first R36 000 deposited in any one year and/or the first R500 000 over the lifetime of the account will automatically be deposited in this account. 

Who can open a Sygnia Stargazer Tax Free Savings Account?

Any parent or legal guardian can open a Sygnia Stargazer Tax Free Savings Account for a minor with a valid South African form of identification with an identity number, e.g. a birth certificate. The account will be in the child’s name, but the parent (or any other benefactor) is the “payer”. Any money withdrawn from the child’s Sygnia Stargazer Tax Free Savings Account will be paid into the bank account of the contracting party – in other words, into the child’s bank account.

Nomsa K
Pretoria

“Being a single parent, I worried about affording quality education for my daughter. The Stargazer fund has given me peace of mind with its consistent performance. I love that I can start with a small monthly amount and increase it as my circumstances improve.”

Priya N
Cape Town

“I started a Sygnia Stargazer account for my son when he was born, and I’m so happy I did. They make investing for education feel accessible even for someone with limited financial knowledge like me.”

Michael and Sarah L
Johannesburg

“After comparing several options, Sygnia Stargazer stood out for its performance and simplicity. The online portal makes it easy to monitor our twins’ accounts and add lump sums when we can. What really impressed me was how helpful their customer service team was in explaining everything.”

You talk – we listen.

Hear what our clients have to say about their experiences with Sygnia.

Need help? We are here.

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Call us today

Call us on 0860 794 642
Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm.

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Send us a message

Contact our support centre via admin@sfs.sygnia.co.za and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible. During business hours, we generally respond within 48 hours.

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