What time exactly do the stock markets open and close?The opening and closing times of the stock exchanges around the world vary greatly. This is mainly due to the time differences of the countries to which the exchange belongs. There is an investment to be made at almost any time, because there are stock exchanges…

Index investingInvesting is becoming increasingly popular. Whether you invest in that small listed company or that one large company on the AEX, it always remains a risk. You can limit the risk by reading up on the different investment forms and the risks that are associated with them. Do you not like risks? Then index…

Buy Dutch sharesDo you want to buy Dutch shares? You can do this at the stock exchange in Amsterdam (Damrak, Beursplein 5), part of NYSE Euronext Inc. You can go there on weekdays from nine in the morning until half past five in the afternoon (time zone UTC+1, Central European time). Except for the weekend…

What is the Dow Jones index?The Dow Jones Index is probably familiar to you. This is the longest-running stock index in the world. But how did this index actually come about?The index is now known worldwide, but it once started small in America. The index was founded in 1896 by Charles Dow and Edward Jones.…

Investing in American stock marketsThere are many different stock exchanges worldwide. For example, close to home we know the Euronext Amsterdam. However, there are also big boys further away from home, such as in North America. Think for example of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and the NASDAQ. These American stock exchanges are the…

Market capThe market cap , in Dutch market capitalization , represents the total value of all outstanding shares of a company together. It is a relevant figure for investors who are busy drawing up an investment strategy. In addition, it is often used as a gauge with regard to the size of a company.The calculationCalculating…

An all-time high in the investment worldAn ‘All time high’ is a term in the investment world that is used to indicate a historical high of a stock market index . You often hear in the media about a stock index such as the AEX or Dow Jones when it has risen to a new…

Nederlandse aandelen op de beurs in New York door ADR’s Nederlandse aandelen alleen te verkrijgen…

A crash on the stock marketNowadays, trading on the stock market is something that is accessible to everyone. Anyone can create an account with a broker and from that moment speculate on the prices of various investment instruments. Sometimes that goes very well, because the markets seem to be in a solid rise. However, there…

Which companies are included in the AEX composition? The Amsterdam Exchange Index, or AEX 25 for short, is a stock index consisting of 25 companies of Dutch origin. The composition of the AEX is determined on the basis of market capitalization. All AEX companies can be traded in the form of shares on Euronext Amsterdam. …

What is the October Effect?The October Effect . It is a concept that every experienced investor has heard of. For many, the term alone instills fear, while for others it was seen as an opportunity. But how much of it is true?The October Effect is an observed anomaly in the market that stocks tend to…

What is the September effect?Many investors have the idea that September is a bad month in the investment world. Research shows that this is not just a feeling, but there is certainly a grain of truth in it. The question now is: where does this so-called ‘September effect’ come from?Possible causes for the September effectThe…

Wat zijn FAANG aandelen? Als belegger heb je de term FAANG vast wel eens…

Wat is een aandelensymbool? Een aandelensymbool is een afgekorte aanduiding van een bepaald aandeel….

What is a stock market crash?You speak of a stock market crisis or crash when the financial markets experience a sudden and hard drop of 7% to 15%. When the stock market steadily drops over a short period, now by 1% and then by 0.8%, etc., then we speak of a bear market but not…

The evening fair, what does it entail?When trading in shares, you will have to take into account the opening and closing times of the stock exchange . It is often thought that it is not possible to trade outside these opening hours. However, this is not entirely true. The evening exchange makes it possible to…

What are corporate actions?Many people do not know what corporate actions are exactly. It is actually quite simple. These are specific events that are initiated by a company with influence on the stock exchange, and these events have a strong influence on shareholders in an indirect or direct way. An example of such a corporate…

How does investing in Emerging Markets work?Emerging market securities can be a nice addition to your investment portfolio . If you approach it the right way, this addition can even yield you a lot of returns. But what exactly is meant by emerging markets and what are the pros and cons of investing in Emerging…

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Investing in small cap stocksSmall cap, mid cap and large cap stocks, as an investor you have probably come across these terms at some point. But what exactly is a small cap stock? And how can you invest in small caps ? You can read it in this blog article!What are small cap stocks?Before you…

Delisting share: what is it?A stock exchange delisting is the removal of a listed security ( share ) from a stock exchange . Delisting can be voluntary or involuntary and is usually the result of a company ceasing operations, bankruptcy, merger, failure to meet listing requirements or an attempt to become private. What are all…

Definition of the stock market correctionIn general, investors are not eager for a  stock market correction . However, one advantage of a stock market correction is that it creates the opportunity to obtain a high return. This is caused by the fact that many  shareholders  do not expect such corrections and subsequently do not respond…

Wat is een AEX Index tracker (ETF) De AEX is in vergelijking met andere een…

Wat is Free Float?Free float is an investor term that refers to the shares of a company that can be freely traded, without restrictions. When you as an investor want to know how many shares of a company are freely tradable, you look at the free float. For most companies on the AEX, that percentage…

All over after hours tradingOnline brokers have made entering the stock market a lot easier. Investing is no longer something for old rich men with privileges. In fact, investing is becoming more accessible every day and new opportunities are constantly emerging. After hours trading is one such possibility. You then have access to the stock…

Quarterly figures and investing: what can you do with them?Quarterly figures show investors how listed companies are doing. It provides insight into how they have performed over the past three months. It is earnings season four times a year: an important moment! Why is that? In this blog you can read how to read quarterly…

VWRL – The ETF with the best diversification?VWRL: a term that you often see and hear. The Vanguard ETF is extremely popular among investors in the Netherlands. But what exactly is the VWRL ETF and why is this ETF so popular? You can read everything you need to know about the VWRL ETF in this…

Janet Julie Vanatko / Shutterstock.com Which companies are in the S&P 500?The S&P 500 stock market index is seen as the benchmark of the American economy. The index includes the 500 largest (based on market capitalization) companies listed on the American stock exchange. The name of the S&P 500 index refers to the credit rating…

Investing in times of war: a smart idea?Everyone is confronted with great unrest on a global level these days, including investors. There are various war zones spread across the world, stock markets are falling sharply and inflation is still rising. This seems to lead to the conclusion that this is not the most favorable time…

Investing using Candlestick charts?When you use technical analysis as a trader, there is a good chance that you will use candlestick patterns at some point. By looking at the shape, color and progression, you can use candlesticks to get an idea of ​​trends and patterns. In this way, they help predict market movements. But what…

End of year rally stock market: meaning and historical resultsAfter a few difficult months on the stock market, there may be some good news. Around the end of the year, share prices often show an upward trend. Statistically speaking, this is the best stock market period of the year. This trend is called the end-of-year…

Which shares are in the BEL20 index?As one of the most important stock indices in Belgium, the BEL 20 represents a selection of the largest listed companies in the country. In this article, we provide an overview of the BEL 20 index , its history, and which companies are currently included in it. Composition BEL20…