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Investing for beginners

If you want to get into investing but don’t know how, you’ve come to the right place. In 7 simple steps, we will guide you through the various investment options, the risks, and the choices you can make.

You will find all the information here to be able to get started in a way that is right for you. Simply follow the steps, take notes, and design your personal plan. Good luck!

Investing involves risks. You could lose (some of) the money you invested.

Learn about investing

1. What is investing?

Learn what investing with ABN AMRO entails and what you can invest in. Find out what the best time is to start and why investing really is a long-term pursuit.

2. Is investing right for me?

We’ll look at you, and how you normally handle your money. How patient are you? How do you deal with risk? And is investing right for you?

3. Can I invest risk-free?

By now you know that investing means taking risk. You could lose all or part of your investment. There is no such thing as 100% risk-free investing. There are, however, ways to limit the risk.

Draw up your personal plan

4. How do I set my strategy?

When you invest for the long term, it’s a good idea to set yourself some rules. Read more about setting yourself a goal, your budget, and your risk. And don’t forget about the fees!

5. How much can I afford and do I want to invest?

Needless to say, you should only invest money you don’t need for a while. To figure out how much that is, take a look at your income, spending, and savings buffer in step 5.

Get started with investing

6. How can I invest with ABN AMRO?

If you’re keen to get started with investing, the next step is to choose the investment option that suits you best. We’ve put together a convenient run-down of your options.

7. Let’s get started!

You’ve been through all the steps and chosen your investment option. We hope you’re feeling well-prepared and ready to start! Here are a few more things that are good to know.

Not sure which investment option is right for you? We’d be happy to help with our choice guide

Frequently asked questions about investing for beginners

Investing involves risks

Investing involves risks. You could lose (some of) the money you invested. If you are going to invest, it is important that you are aware of this. Invest with money you can spare. Read more about the risks associated with investments.

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Do you have a question?

Find the answers to frequently asked questions about investing on our service page.

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