Buying ETFs
How to buy or sell exchange-traded funds
Buying ETFs in 3 steps
Buying or selling ETFs through ABN AMRO couldn’t be any easier. All you need is a Self-Directed Investing account. You can then submit your order in the ABN AMRO app or on Internet Banking.
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1. Open your Self-Directed Investing account
Don’t have an investment account yet? To be able to start buying ETFs today, you will need a Self-Directed Investing Basic or a Self-Directed Investing Plus account. We don’t charge transaction fees for ETFs from the basic range. You will, however, be charged service and product fees.
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2. Find the right ETF for you
What ETF do you want to buy? Use our Fund Selector tool to explore and compare our ETFs. Filter ETFs by your preferences and learn more about things such as how the ETF diversifies investments and how its price has developed over time. It will give you a list of ETFs that match your personal goals and risk profile.
3. Found the right ETF? Submit your order!
Submitting an order is easy to do in the ABN AMRO app or on Internet Banking. ETFs are tradable during stock market trading hours. As soon as an order has been processed, you can track its performance 24/7 in real time. You can also sell your ETFs again in the ABN AMRO app or on Internet Banking.
Having trouble submitting an order in the ABN AMRO app or on Internet Banking? We’ve put together a convenient list of all the steps for submitting an order.
Frequently asked questions
What are the fees for buying and selling ETFs?
We don’t charge a transaction fee when you buy and sell ETFs from the basic range of over 200 ETFs. Trades in the other 600 ETFs from the Self-Directed Investing Plus range are subject to a transaction fee.
How do I sell ETFs?
Once you hold ETFs, you can of course also sell them again – or sell part of them. You can submit a buy or sell order for an ETF at any time on Internet Banking or in the ABN AMRO app. For a comprehensive rundown of all the steps, click here. Investors with a Self-Directed Investing Plus account can also buy and sell ETFs on the My Dealing Room trading platform.
Why do I have to answer questions about my knowledge of investing?
When you have opened a Self-Directed Investing account, we need to get an idea of what you know about investing and of your level of investment experience. We use this information to assess whether the investment products you intend to invest in are a good fit for you. This is why we ask you to complete a questionnaire about your knowledge and experience before you can start investing.
Buying ETFs through ABN AMRO
The easy way to spread your investments
When buying one single ETF, you are instantly diversifying your investments more than when buying one or several separate shares. You can choose geographical regions, sectors and themes to invest in.
No transaction fees
ABN AMRO doesn’t charge a transaction fee when you buy or sell ETFs from the basic range. But do be aware of service fees and product fees.
Free tools and expertise
Make your own investment decisions using our tools and expert opinions, or learn more about investing on the Learning to Invest platform.
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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