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Periodic investing in ETFs

Investing a fixed sum in a selection of ETFs

Investors don’t necessarily have to invest large sums of money. You can also invest periodically. This means investing a small amount on a regular basis over a longer period of time. You can do this with a selection of ETFs. You could invest your chosen amount in these periodic ETFs every month, or place a one-off order. Read more about how periodic investing in ETFs works. Please note: you could lose all or part of your initial investment.

What is periodic investing in ETFs?

Periodic investing in ETFs means that you invest a fixed sum in one or more ETFs on a regular basis. You could opt to invest €50 a month, for example. Periodic ETFs are traded at a set time: every trading day at 9 a.m.

Fraction instead of a whole ETF

Most ETFs are sold as a single item. You pay for one or more whole ETFs at the trading price for that ETF at that moment. But investing €50, for example, in periodic ETFs buys you part of an ETF – 0.5 or 1.3 ETF, for example. As you’re buying a fraction of an ETF, this type of investment is also known as fractional investment. If you’d rather buy whole ETFs, which are traded continually on the stock market, you should choose ETFs from the basic range rather than periodic ETFs.

Spread your risk with periodic investing

Are you an investor who wants to spread their risk? If so, you can do this by diversifying your investments over different products, or by spreading your investments out over time, as with periodic investing. The idea is to invest money regularly, every month for example. This way, your returns will be more resistant to stock market volatility. It will also prevent you from entering the stock market with a hefty sum at the wrong time.

Frequently asked questions about periodic investing in ETFs

We have selected 10 ETFs in which you can invest periodically. You can also invest a one-off amount in these ETFs. The 10 periodic ETFs are:

ETF name ISIN code
iShares AEX ETF IE00B0M62Y33
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF IE00B3XXRP09
iShares MSCI World ETF Acc IE00B4L5Y983
iShares Nasdaq-100 ETF IE00B53SZB19
iShares EuroStoxx 50 ETF Acc IE00B53L3W79
iShares Global Clean Energy ETF IE00B1XNHC34
SPDR MSCI World Technology ETF IE00BYTRRD19
SPDR MSCI World Health Care ETF IE00BYTRRB94
iShares Global Water ETF IE00B1TXK627
UBS Global Gender Equality ETF IE00BDR5GT91

To buy periodic ETFs, you’ll need a Self-Directed Investing Basic or a Self-Directed Investing Plus account. Once you’ve logged on, you can select Periodic ETFs from the Self-Directed Investing range in the Fund selector, and submit your order. You’ll then be asked to choose whether you want to invest a lump sum or invest periodically in the periodic ETF you’ve chosen.

The range of ETFs includes 10 periodic ETFs. The periodic ETFs are different because you don't have to buy a specific number of whole ETFs, but can invest a sum of your choice instead. This sum might buy you 0.7 or 1.5 periodic ETFs, for example. This makes it possible to invest periodically in these ETFs, by investing a fixed amount per month for example. Another difference between periodic and standard ETFs is that periodic ETFs are bought at a set time every day (8.30 a.m.) This is called the cut-off time. If you’d rather buy whole ETFs that are being traded on the stock market throughout the day, you should choose standard ETFs from the basic range.

You can start investing with Self-Directed Investing from as little as €20. The same minimum amount applies to periodic ETFs.

Investing involves risks

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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