Passive investment does not need to be hard, complex or time consuming.
I explain in plain language the theory and practice of investing in index funds and ETFs for those living in Europe. My goal is to help you become confident in managing your investments.
My book “How to Invest in Index Funds” covers what you need to know and do so you can start investing. It covers both the theory and practice of investing in index funds for residents in Europe.
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“You always break everything down with many examples and in plain language. I really like your tone and the way you explain things. Also, the fact that your guides are European-centered makes it very relevant for people like me to read what you have to say and act on it.” – Pasi M. (Finland)
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“I strongly believe that investing requires a good foundation of knowledge. One needs to understand the basics to be able to make educated decisions. Mário helps you to bridge the gap between the abstract concept of investing with the practical need of implementing your plans. You get introduced to real-life tools and financial instruments. The blog lowers the barrier of entry and I highly recommend it to any aspiring investor.“ – Maciej G. (Germany)
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You just landed on this website and are wondering where to start? Below is a selection of my most popular writing. What do you want to learn?
“I want to invest my savings, but I don’t know where to start.”
My free course introduces passive investing in short and easy to digest daily emails. It covers the fundamentals and the practical aspects of investing.
I just published my book. This book explains the essential concepts and steps for starting with passive investing while living in Europe. It is around 192 pages long.
“I know about investing, but I don’t know which index funds are suitable for investors in Europe.”
- Simple Portfolio for European Investors
- What are the EU domiciled alternatives to popular US domiciled index funds (SPY, VOO, VTI/VTSAX, VXUS/VTIAX, BND)?
- What are the best commission free ETFs in DEGIRO?
- Search and filter through DEGIRO’s list of commission free ETFs
- What percentage should I allocate to MSCI World vs. MSCI Emerging Markets?
“I don’t know which is the best broker for me.”
- An overview of DeGiro
- An overview of Interactive Brokers
- An overview of Trading 212
- What happens if my broker goes bust?
Frequently Asked Questions about investing
- What are the European equivalents of 401(k), IRA and taxable accounts?
- Should I choose accumulating or distributing funds?
- Which exchange should I use to buy ETFs?
- What is the difference between IWDA and SWDA?
- What percentage should I allocate to MSCI World vs. MSCI Emerging Markets?
- Como investir poupanças em fundos de índice (ETFs) para residentes em Portugal?
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