You've done it! Your securities portfolio has been opened and you have set your investment amount. Welcome to the stock exchange! You may feel a little lost as you don’t really know what to invest in, or how much or simply how to invest. Let’s begin by learning about the securities listed on the stock exchange, starting with shares. What are shares? And how do you buy them?
Did you know?
1. When you hold shares in a company, you are, to a certain extent, an owner of the company. Of course, you only own a tiny percentage, but it’s worth knowing, don’t you think?
2. Depending on which sectors you invest in, this can vary significantly. For example, the technology sector is known as being a volatile sector, unlike the energy sector and the services sector which are, generally, relatively stable.
3. Shares may be listed on multiple stock exchanges. Yes, the world contains more than one stock exchange! That’s why it is essential that you choose the market most appropriate for you. A few stock market indices that you may have heard of are: Dow Jones, Nasdaq, S&P, Dax, etc.
4. With multiple stock exchanges worldwide come multiple currencies! You must not forget the exchange rate when considering an investment in a foreign currency.
Do you know how the markets and investment products work? If you are the type of person who is keen to know everything, then seek out information, read books and articles, watch videos, subscribe for magazines, listen to podcasts, etc. This will provide you with a good understanding of the subject in the best way possible.
Here are a few free websites and podcasts that we recommend to improve your knowledge:
Go to your securities portfolio or to Speedinvest to begin searching for the shares that you want to buy. Shares are searched for using their ISIN codes, which are alphanumeric codes, the first two letters of which identify the country in which the security was issued (for example, LU for Luxembourg, FR for France or US for the United States, etc.).
If you want to buy shares in a company, you first need to search for the company’s ISIN code, so that you can find it easily. Simply search for the ISIN codes on Google! You can then go to your securities portfolio and search for the shares using the 12-digit code, then buy the shares if you wish so. It’s as simple as that!
Only invest money you don’t need in the short term.
Use a software tool tailored to your skill level to make investing easier.
Monitor the companies you have invested in.
Find out about transaction fees and set yourself a limit on your orders to avoid any surprises.
Diversify your investments (different companies and different sectors). The LUXFUNDS range of equity funds are a good alternative 😉.
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!
Perhaps you're leaving home to go to university, move in with your partner or simply because it's time. Congratulations! From now on, you can deck the entire place out from top to bottom in your favourite colour and listen to loud music at three o’clock at night to boot. But now everything will cost money as well: here are some important tips on how to avoid going broke straight away.
First time at university, first job, first salary, first flat... and the list goes on! Life in your twenties is exciting. Everything is new and there is a myriad of ways to design your life. It doesn’t seem necessary to think about financial protection! However, now's exactly the best time to do so!
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The back-to-school season often coincides with a new stage in your life. You still remember your early school days and here comes the last semester at uni. Next year will be a big unknown! Entering the world of work, doing additional training or taking a gap year? Any project requires a financial cushion!
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Louise is 19 years old and lives in Luxembourg with her mother and brother. She has just finished the last oral sessions on her final exams, and is waiting for the results. Phew! Soon a little rest and then the holidays. Despite being an excellent student, Louise put a lot of pressure on herself during her exams. Fortunately, her mother was very attentive, cooking her favourite dishes and supporting her as best she could during this stressful period.
If you have just finished your studies or started your professional life, you are probably not thinking about saving money. And even less about saving to buy a property. Your own apartment… that’s a lot of money and still seems a distant dream, right? OK, but what if we told you that you can get started right away? Here’s how!
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Wherever you choose to study, you're automatically entitled to financial aid! You're wondering how to go about it, or how interest rates work if you take out a state-guaranteed student loan! Find out all about financial aid, deadlines, rates and the 100% digital solution for obtaining your student loan.
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Baccalaureate diploma in hand? Your well-deserved holidays are almost over? Perhaps you've already started at university or you're making your final preparations before the big departure? Find out about your financial aid and the 100% digital Spuerkeess application via S-Net Mobile for your state-guaranteed student loan.
Do you find yourself brooding about your financial situation and not achieving your goals for saving and investing for your future? Making a financial plan can have a positive impact on your well-being. But how do you set a budget and stick to the plan? Discover our tips for becoming more Zen about your finances.
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In February you received the famous letter from the Tax Administration asking you to submit your tax return for the previous year. From now on, the deadline for submitting your return is 31 December of the following year. In order to take better advantage of the possibilities offered by the Luxembourg government to reduce your tax burden, we have grouped together for you the products that are deductible from the taxable amount. We have also provided you with a tool to help you manage your tax return more effectively, and above all to save time and money!
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We all need a financial literacy. Teaching children the basics about how money works, its value and why to save it can spare them so much hassle as adults.
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With Axxess you will automatically receive a debit card, and from the age of 15 you can apply for your first credit card. Do you already have a payment card – debit or credit? Do you know the difference?
