Is it safe to trade cryptocurrencies?In short, there are no “safe” investments. Some investments are obviously safer than others, but the bottom line is that every investment carries an element of risk. The volatility with which cryptocurrency prices have fluctuated over the past few years demonstrates a very high risk of loss, but because of…

Aerovista Luchtfotografie De AFM, wie zijn het? De afkorting AFM staat voor Autoriteit Financiële Markten. De AFM is de…

Why or why not invest in derivatives?Are you thinking about investing in derivatives? First of all, you need to understand what derivatives are . What are the advantages and disadvantages of them?Derivatives are financial products that derive their value from the product from which they are derived. The underlying value determines the price. Traders often…

Hedging risks when trading CFDsCFD trading ensures that you can earn a lot of money quickly. However, this way of investing can also be risky, which means that you can lose a lot of money in a short time. For this reason, it is important that you delve into the risks of trading in CFDs.…

How does turbo investing work?Turbos, you’ve probably heard of them. A turbo is a popular investment product where you can profit considerably from price increases with a relatively limited investment. This has to do with the difference between the actual value and the value that you pay for the turbo. In practice, turbo investing is…

Risk profiles and investingYou will soon come across the term ‘risk profile’ when you start as an investor . A risk profile indicates to what extent you as an investor are prepared to take risks on the stock market . The return, the goal and the available time are also included.But what risk profiles do…

Investing in risky investment formsCurrently, we see that interest rates are historically low and that the money you put in a savings account does not yield much. It is even the case that it can be unfavorable for you after deduction of the amount owed in taxes. It is for this reason that more and…

What is a margin call and how can you avoid it?When you delve into CFDs , you may have come across the term ‘ margin call ‘. The meaning of this is that there is simply not enough money in your investment account. The disadvantage of this is that your position is closed, without you…

The pros and cons of investingInvesting is a hot topic for many. The time when the stock market was the territory of old (wealthy) men is long gone. Starters and students in particular are also interested in investing. However, it is important that you understand that investing does not only have advantages. There are also…

Asset allocation, what does it mean?In stock market terms, you often hear about asset allocation, but what is asset allocation?  Asset allocation, the literal translation means allocating your assets. It is the blueprint of your investment strategy and a handy guideline for the novice investor. How do you approach a good asset allocation?Your investor profileFirst…

Investor Compensation Scheme ExplainedThe investor compensation scheme (abbreviated: BCS) is a scheme that limits the financial loss of investors when the investment company ( broker or bank) can no longer meet its obligations. This scheme is very similar to the deposit guarantee scheme. Want to know more? You can read it below.The functioning of the…

Concentration risk: what does it mean?It is evident that investing involves risks . If you want to make a profit with various investment products , you must also accept the risks. With investment risk, we can distinguish different types of risks. In this blog, we will delve deeper into concentration risk. We will explain what…

What does Fear of Missing Out (FOMO) mean?The term FOMO stands for Fear Of Missing Out, in Dutch also the feeling or fear of missing out on something. FOMO is a psychological phenomenon that many people suffer from. This fear occurs everywhere, a party you can’t attend, the latest smartphone, but there is also FOMO…

Spreading risk through multiple asset managersWould you like to have your assets managed by an external party (asset manager)? Then you can choose to divide your money over multiple asset managers , so that you spread more risk.But is this a smart decision, and what are the pros and cons of this choice?Imagine: you have…