Tag Archives: Investing

(Disclosure: Some of the links below may be affiliate links) Neon is one of the newest Swiss Digital Banks! It offers an entirely free bank account. Having a free bank is very important if you want to save money for managing your money. Swiss Banks are becoming more and more expensive. It is great to see some free alternatives!Neon is a digital bank. It has no offices. You can manage your money entirely from your phone. With your bank account, you will receive a Mastercard that you can use...

(Disclosure: Some of the links below may be affiliate links) If you want to invest in the stock market, you will need to choose a portfolio. Ideally, you will want to invest in index funds via Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs). For, this you will need to decide on an ETF Portfolio for Switzerland.Choosing a good portfolio is an important decision. You need to invest in a portfolio that will have low fees, high diversification, and good returns. And you should be careful about keeping it...

(Disclosure: Some of the links below may be affiliate links) We have already covered many investments on this blog. But we have not yet covered gold as an investment! Most people know Gold as a metal, and a lot of people have some at home in the form of jewelry.But not many people know that we can invest in Gold. There are several different ways of investing in Gold.But should you invest in Gold? And how can you invest in Gold?In this article, we are going to answer these two questions. We...

(Disclosure: Some of the links below may be affiliate links) I have talked about several brokers on this blog. But I have not yet answered the question of which one is the best broker in Switzerland! It is now time to answer this important question. There are several Swiss brokers, and most Swiss banks have their broker service. But some international brokers are also available in Switzerland. If you want to invest in the stock market, you will need a broker...

(Disclosure: Some of the links below may be affiliate links) I have talked about several brokers on this blog. But I have not yet answered the question of which one is the best broker in Switzerland!It is now time to answer this important question. There are several Swiss brokers, and most Swiss banks have their broker service. But some international brokers are also available in Switzerland.If you want to invest in the stock market, you will need a broker account. So, before you can invest,...

(Disclosure: Some of the links below may be affiliate links) Capital gains are something that many people do not understand correctly in Switzerland. And this is especially when it comes to Capital Gains Taxes. I have received many questions on this blog regarding how capital gains are taxed in Switzerland. I am specifically talking about capital gains and the stock market.So I decided it was time to dedicate an entire article about Capital Gains and how they are taxed in Switzerland. It is...

(Disclosure: Some of the links below may be affiliate links) Recently, I had the chance to discuss Real Estate investments with Iain. Iain came from the United Kingdom to Switzerland 14 years ago. He is now a Swiss citizen.He has been investing heavily in several properties, especially in the United Kingdom. I thought it would make a very interesting story for this blog.We are currently considering buying a house to live in, but not yet investing in property. But diversification being very...

(Disclosure: Some of the links below may be affiliate links) In 2020, many things have happened in the P2P Lending world. Two major platforms have disappeared. And with them, all the money of the investors.In this context, it is essential to talk rationally about P2P Lending. People need to realize the risks. But not all platforms are scams.I think that Mintos is the safest platform out there. It is the biggest platform and has been reliable since its creation in 2015.I know that P2P Lending...

(Disclosure: Some of the links below may be affiliate links) Selma is a Robo-Advisor in Switzerland. They offer a different approach than other Robo-Advisors in Switzerland. Indeed, you will have your own virtual personal assistant.This assistant will guide you through investing. And through your chat with the assistant, the system will design a personalized portfolio.In this post, I am going to review Selma in detail. By the end of the article, you will know whether Selma is a good fit for...

(Disclosure: Some of the links below may be affiliate links) My investment strategy is to invest myself directly with a broker. I believe this is the best strategy. However, it is not the most straightforward strategy. It can sometimes be complicated. And many people are not ready to invest themselves.For people that do not want to invest directly, Robo-Advisors are the next best thing. They offer investments managed automatically by a computer. As such, the costs are generally lower when you...