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What is an ETF? A 2-minute beginner's explainer
An ETF lets you buy a tiny slice of hundreds of companies at once, in a single trade. Here is the whole idea, simply.
2 min read What is an ETF?Thesaurierende vs. ausschüttende ETFs: Was ist der Unterschied?
Derselbe Fonds ist oft in zwei Varianten erhältlich, die deine Dividenden unterschiedlich behandeln. Hier ist aufgelistet, welche welche Funktion erfüllt.
1 min read Choosing an ETFWhat is an index, and why do so many ETFs just track one?
Most popular ETFs do not try to beat the market — they copy it. Here is why that is often a feature, not a flaw.
2 min read Compare ETFsWorld ETF vs S&P 500: how to compare them
Both are popular first ETFs. One holds the whole developed world; the other, 500 US giants. Here is how to weigh them.
1 min read Buying & owningHow do you actually buy an ETF?
The practical steps — from opening a broker account to placing your first order, start to finish.
2 min read How investing growsWhat fund fees really cost you over 30 years
A fee of 1% sounds tiny. Drag the slider and watch what it quietly takes over a lifetime of investing.
2 min read How investing growsCompound interest: how small monthly amounts grow
See how a modest amount each month can snowball over time when the growth itself starts to grow.
2 min read What is an ETF?Can You Lose Money in an ETF? An Honest Answer
Yes, you can lose money in an ETF when markets fall — here is the honest, calm explanation of why, and the one thing that does NOT take your money.
3 min read What is an ETF?Sind ETFs sicher für Anfänger? Eine ehrliche zweiteilige Antwort
„Sicher" verbirgt zwei völlig unterschiedliche Fragen. Der Fonds selbst ist stabil aufgebaut; sein Wert kann trotzdem fallen. Hier sind beide, deutlich dargelegt.
2 min read Choosing an ETFETF vs Mutual Fund: What Is the Difference?
Both let you buy a basket of investments in one go, but one trades all day like a share and the other is priced just once a day.
2 min read Buying & owningHow much money do you need to start investing in ETFs?
Often surprisingly little — many savings plans and fractional shares start around €1 to €25. But the real first step is not money; it is being ready to leave it alone.
2 min read Buying & owningWhat is a monthly savings plan (and dollar-cost averaging)?
Put in the same amount every month, and you stop trying to guess the perfect day. Here is how it smooths your average price — and the honest catch.
2 min read What is an ETF?What does diversification actually mean?
Don't put all your eggs in one basket: here's what spreading your money across many companies really protects you from, and the one thing it can't.
2 min read What is an ETF?What if the market crashes right after I invest?
Putting money in and watching it drop the next week is a real fear. Here is why bumpiness is normal, and why the timing of your buy matters far less than how long you stay.
2 min read How investing growsPhysical vs Synthetic ETFs: What's the Difference?
A physical fund actually buys the shares; a synthetic one makes a deal with a bank to copy them — here's what that swap really means for you.
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