Start earlyDo you think investing is mainly something for older people? Do you think you are too young or do you have too little money for investing? Or do you plan to but keep putting it off? There are many reasons not to start investing when you are young, but there are even better reasons…

Why choose to invest in stocks?Why should you invest in shares? An investment in shares can in fact be seen as an investment in a company. Listed companies issue shares when they are looking for more capital. As soon as you have bought a share, you are (a very small) owner of a company. But…

Stocks and Forex: The DifferenceToday’s active investors and traders have access to a growing number of trading instruments , from investing in the reliable blue chip stocks to the fast-paced world of futures and foreign exchange (Forex). Choosing which of these markets to invest in can be difficult, with many factors to consider to make…

The stock market: what exactly is it?When people talk about the stock exchange, they often mean the stock exchange. This is an institution where trading takes place in all kinds of financial products such as shares, options, futures, bonds or agricultural futures contracts. For the Netherlands, it is the NYSE Euronext that brings together supply…

The difference between investing and investingIn practice, we see that the terms investing and investing are often used interchangeably. But these terms do not mean exactly the same thing and there are indeed important differences. In this blog, we will highlight the differences. What exactly should you pay attention to if you want to invest…

Getting Started with Forex TradingIt can be very difficult for beginners to start with forex trading . This is mainly because beginning forex traders expect too much from it. Do you want to become filthy rich within a few months? Forex trading will not provide that. It is not a magic formula to get rich…

Forex trading, how does it work?Trading in currencies can be done in many ways and is offered through many brokers. However, the principle of forex trading is always the same. You sell one currency to buy another. Until recently, it was very normal to trade forex through a physical broker. However, with the arrival of…

How do I invest in CFDs?In the investment world, trading in CFDs is incredibly popular. But why? And how exactly does trading in CFDs work? CFD stands for Contract For Difference . This means that an agreement is made between a buyer and seller in which the difference between the purchase and sale price of…

How do options work?The right to buy or sell shares for an agreed price within a certain period are called options . These options are traded on the stock exchange just like shares, they are derivative products based on securities. These securities can be shares, but they can also be an index, currency or commodities.…

What are turbos?Do you want to keep it to a small investment? Then trading in turbos might be interesting for you! Turbos have been very popular in the Netherlands lately. With turbos, leverage is used. The prices are influenced by future expectations. Based on this future expectation (a price decrease or increase), a turbo long…

What exactly are futures?A forward contract to deliver a certain product at a fixed agreed time at a fixed price is also called a future. The term future, English for future, immediately refers to the future moment at which the transaction will take place. Financially speaking, futures are derivatives , because one does not actually…

Compound interest, what is it?The brilliant German scientist Albert Einstein called the compound interest effect the eighth wonder of the world about 100 years ago. To this day, it is a beneficial effect that occurs with many investors. Incidentally, this phenomenon is known by several names and terms. The most commonly used are: compound interest,…

Investing yourselfSaving hardly yields any money these days, which is why investing has become increasingly popular. Investing can be done in many different ways and is therefore suitable for both experts and newcomers. However, newcomers would do well to seek guidance or to have others invest their money. If you do choose to invest yourself,…

Buy sharesHow do I buy shares on the stock exchange? Here you will find information on how to buy shares as a novice investor. In the past, buying shares was a complicated process. Nowadays, this is a lot easier and clearer. Everything is done online, via brokers or banks. Such a broker gives you access…

The importance of an investment planChances are that your first purchase on the stock market was more of a ‘joke’ than a serious and well-considered investment. Investing is seen by many as an experiment. This often leads to mediocre results, which is why making a profit from investing is quickly seen as a fairy tale.…

Investing with small amounts: you don’t have to be richIt is often thought that investing is something for rich (and old) people. However, this is hardly true these days. To invest successfully, you do not necessarily have to put aside thousands of euros per month. If you start with a few tens of euros, you…

How do you put together your own stock portfolio?You have put some savings aside and would like to generate some extra returns on the stock markets . How do you go about this? How can you best build a stock portfolio to maximize your profits and limit risk? Read below how you can put together…

Execution only investing: what is it?Execution only investing is a popular form of investing today . It means that you invest ‘on your own’ without advice from third parties. This saves considerably on costs, but entails the necessary risks. Is it as attractive as it seems at first? In the article below you will find…

Is using your tuition money to invest a good idea?As a student, you have the opportunity to borrow money at the most favorable interest rate ever: 0%. Due to the favorable conditions that come with this loan, students sometimes consider using the borrowed amount for investments. This is understandable because this tuition fee can increase,…

An investment horizon: what is it and how do you determine it?When you start investing , it is important to work out an investment strategy. An important part of this is the investment horizon . What exactly is that? And how do you do that, determine an investment horizon? In this blog we will discuss…

Forex Trading: The Basics for BeginnersForex trading is a popular way of trading, the daily trading volume in this market is gigantic. But where do you start? How do you take the step to successfully start with Forex trading? In the video below, André Brouwers from the Investment Institute explains the ‘basics’. He does this…

ETFs as an alternative to (index) fundsETFs  have become increasingly popular in recent years and are increasingly being chosen as an alternative to investment funds or index funds. In the video below, André Brouwers from the Investment Institute explains the differences. He does this based on years of experience in the investment world and answers…

Investment strategy: offensive vs defensive investingDo you want to start investing? Then you will be faced with a number of different issues. Such as offensive vs. defensive investing . In the video below, André Brouwers of the Investment Institute explains the differences between the investment strategies: offensive and defensive investing. He also explains how to…