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Subscribe via RSSWhat is the MSCI World
The MSCI World is the index most tracked by global index funds. We explain what it really holds, its limits, and how to invest in it.
Robo-advisor or DIY
A robo-advisor builds and rebalances your portfolio for you in exchange for an extra fee. Is it worth it versus doing it yourself? It comes down to one thing.
How to choose an index fund
There is no single "best index fund", but there are six objective criteria that separate a good one from an expensive or ill-fitting one. We go through each.
Distributing or accumulating?
The same dividend ETF usually comes in two versions: one pays you the dividend, the other reinvests it. The long-term tax difference is huge.
Gold or silver?
Gold closed 2025 up +65% and silver +144% — but both have had 30% down years. What physical ETCs are and how the two metals differ.
Investing for your kids
You can invest under a child's name from birth. Here is what it takes, who controls the money until they turn 18, and how it is taxed.
What if my broker goes bankrupt?
One of the most common worries before opening an account with a new broker. Here is the honest answer: what FOGAIN protects, how much it covers, and a different risk that no guarantee fund covers.
How to transfer a fund to another manager
Fund-to-fund transfers are free and tax-free, but the actual process — who you contact, how long it takes — raises questions. Here it is, step by step.
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