Inflation refers to the process of a general increase in the prices of goods and services in an economy over a certain period of time. When inflation increases, the purchasing power of money decreases, which means that less can be bought for the same amount of money. Inflation is often…
The return of ETFs vs. active funds is a recurring debate. But the facts are quite clear. Do you know Russian roulette? Would you play it? Discover what the return of ETFs vs. active funds has to do with this game of chance.
Many people are currently dealing with coronavirus and shares, as we can see from the questions we are receiving. What should I do with my shares now? Should I buy or sell? What does it mean for my 3rd pillar? We provide answers to the most frequently asked questions.
At the end of every year, banks, insurance companies and financial service providers advertise pillar 3a like crazy. And many people ask themselves: is a pillar 3a fund worthwhile? Is a pillar 3a securities solution worthwhile? Or is a pillar 3a savings account worthwhile for me? We’ve done the research…
50% of Swiss between the ages of 18 and 30 do not have a 3rd pillar. That is twice as many compared to all adults. The reasons for this are their young age and lack of know-how. But when is the right time to take precautions? And what does it…
We come across these terms again and again: active funds, passive funds, ETFs. But the fund providers don’t always say exactly what they mean. There are often big differences in the fees. We take a look at where these come from and go along with the passive funds.
In his book “Stocks for Eternity”, J. Siegel writes that nothing is as profitable as investing your money in stocks.
Because in the long term you can only win… And a lot.
But how?
ETFs are very popular with investors. The comparatively low costs of passive funds and the diversified risks are attractive. Long-term investors can thus invest relatively stress-free. Morningstar, a listed financial information and analysis company, has published its 2017 annual report about the providers of active and passive funds. Find out…
When it comes to asset classes, investing in the capital market is less about either-or.
What counts is the right mix.
And that’s what we look at here.
If you want to invest your money today, you are often overwhelmed by a multitude of options. Funds here, structured products there. Yet only a few asset classes form the basis for all possible combinations. Knowing their characteristics and properties is essential when making investment decisions.
