The holidays may already seem a long time ago, but the university year has only just started. Wasn’t it great to be able to switch off your alarm, spend time with your friends, go away and swim in the sea? But before you start thinking about your next holiday, make the most of this new university year!
Opening and managing a securities portfolio
Are you able to put aside a little money at the end of each month? Have you ever asked yourself how you could put that extra money to work, to increase its value rather than let it sit dormant in your savings account? We have the solution for you: Invest your money. Get started by opening your own securities portfolio.
FALSE: Savings are earning record low interest rates, near zero in fact. As a result, it no longer makes financial sense to put all your money in a savings account, but instead just the part you want to access in the short term. In other words, your savings will hold steady for several years, while your investment will benefit from market trends.
Utility of owning a securities portfolio
Also referred to as a “market portfolio”, a securities portfolio includes any stocks, bonds and other financial instruments you have purchased, i.e. any transferable securities that you own.
To get a better understanding, picture it as a sales catalogue of market products (stocks, bonds, funds, …). At first glance, it is something like a bank account in which you deposit the amount you want to put into your investments, opening the door to the stock market where you can buy and sell your securities. You are free to decide how you want to build your portfolio, either starting with an initial capital deposit, or making monthly payments via a standing transfer order, into a SICAV savings plan for example.
Tell us about yourself, and we will tell you about the opportunities available to open and manage your securities portfolio!
There are several key steps to take if you want to learn more about starting a securities portfolio.
The first question you should ask yourself when opening your securities portfolio is :“How much can I invest?”, and the second is: “How much do I want to invest?”.
You might find this very basic as a first step, but it is critical to be able to answer these questions before getting started.
Opening a securities portfolio
Ready to dive in? All you have to do to open a securities portfolio is go to S-Net or visit one of our branches. You will get your own dedicated account for your investments and will then be able to access the Stock Market via S-Net Mobile to buy the securities you want.
Do not forget to diversify your securities portfolio
By diversifying your securities portfolio, you limit the risk of losses when the market falls. What exactly does that mean? Just that you need to know what you are investing in and keep track of current events to understand market fluctuations.
That might seem like a lot of information to deal with all at once, so why not get get started by selecting a software tool in order to manage your portfolio for you?
Golden rules of starting a securities portfolio:
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Only invest money you don’t need in the short term
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Define an investment plan for the long term
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Use a software tool tailored to your skill level to make investing easier
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As a beginner, preferably stick to SICAV savings plans or tools like Robo-Advisors instead of investing directly in specific instruments
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Diversify your holdings in order to limit downside risks