How do you actually buy an ETF?
Buying an ETF is a lot like buying anything online: you open an account, search for it, and place an order.
The basic steps
1. Open an account with a regulated broker or investment app in your country. 2. Add some money to it. 3. Search for the fund by name or, to be sure you get the exact one, its A 12-character international code that uniquely identifies this fund share class. More → code. 4. Enter how much you want and place a buy order. That is it — you now own a slice of the whole basket.
What to check before you click
Glance at the yearly fee ( The yearly running cost of the fund, shown as a % of your money. €0.20 per €100 a year at 0.20%. Lower is cheaper. More → ), the broker’s own trading fee, the currency it trades in, and that you have the right share class (accumulating vs distributing). We do not recommend any broker or fund and earn nothing from your choice — this is purely educational. Always do your own research or speak to a licensed adviser.