You’re now ready to take your first steps as an investor! We hope you’re feeling well-prepared. In the previous steps, you learnt about the various choices you can make. In this final step, we will share a few more things that are good to know. Please note: you could lose all or part of your initial investment.
Schedule the occasional moment to check that you’re sticking to your own rules. Maybe every month or two months. And don’t forget to check that your overall investment plan is still on track every year. Remember to take the costs into account when making this annual analysis.
Things may change in your personal situation, so it’s sensible to check whether your choices are still right for you now and again. Is your investment goal still the same? Has anything changed in your financial situation? Do you want to extend or reduce your investment horizon? And are you still prepared to take the same level of risk?
The value of your investments is bound to drop every now and then. This can be nerve-racking, but it’s best to stick to your long-term plan. Ask yourself: why am I doing this? Can I still reach my goal? If so, you don’t need to change anything. And if not, you can always consider making some slight alterations.
You don’t need to invest a large amount in one go to start investing. If you choose periodic investing, you can set up a standing order to invest small amounts on fixed dates. Every month or six months, for example. You can start investing from as little as €20.
If you’re not quite sure what you want to invest in, or you’re waiting for the right time to get started, remember that there’s no ideal time to start investing. You could consider one of the diversified investment funds or ETFs, which invest in dozens of companies and/or bonds, giving you an equal spread. The ABN AMRO ESG Profile Funds managed via Guided Investing also have a wide spread.
When you start investing, you’ll probably come across terms like top-down approach and fundamental analysis. Don’t be put off.
If anything is not clear to you when submitting an order, first check the page where we explain step by step how to place an order. This will tell you exactly what’s involved in buying and selling your investments.
How to submit an order for Guided Investing >
How to submit an order for Self-Directed Investing >
If you’ve opted to invest through BUX, go to the BUX website for more information about placing orders.
The range of Self-Directed Investing options consists of over 200 investment funds and over 200 ETFs. The Fund Selector makes it easy to compare stock prices and returns of a large number of investment funds and ETFs. You can search for a specific fund, or use the filters to find out what is the best investment fund or ETF for you to invest in.
Investing involves risks. You could lose (some of) the money you invested. If you are going to invest, it is important that you are aware of this. Invest with money you can spare. Read more about the risks associated with investments.
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