Javascript is required

Investing in investment funds

The convenience of investing in a fund

If you’re looking for an easy way to invest in various shares and/or bonds, an investment fund may be the answer. With these funds, money put in by several participants is invested on their behalf by a fund manager. An investment fund comprises a mix of investment products, which makes investing in a fund a handy way of spreading your risk. Read all about the ins and outs of investment funds.

Investing involves risk. You could lose all or part of your initial investment.

Also of interest

What is an investment fund?

When investing in an investment fund, your money is invested along with that of many other people. You buy a small part of the fund, known as a fund unit. So a relatively small amount gives you access to a wide range of investment products, including shares and bonds. This helps you to spread the risk and boosts your potential returns. The fund manager chooses the investments and tracks the market on your behalf, so you don’t need to do anything. It’s important to be aware of the management fees and other possible costs.

Frequently asked questions

Why you should choose ABN AMRO

No transaction fees

ABN AMRO doesn’t charge a transaction fee when you buy or sell investment funds from the basic range. You will, however, be charged service fees and product fees.

ABN AMRO

Extensive choice

ABN AMRO allows you to choose from hundreds of investment funds, investing in various geographical regions and sectors. The basic range alone has over 200 investment funds.

Free tools and expertise

Make your own investment decisions using our tools and expert opinions, or learn more about investing with our useful step-by-step plan.

Meer informatie en voorwaarden

Buying and selling investment funds

You can submit an order to buy or sell an ETF at any time during stock market trading hours, either on Internet Banking or in the Mobile Banking app.

Get started with investment funds in 3 easy steps

  1. Open your Self-Directed Investing account
    Don’t have an investment account yet? To be able to start buying investment funds today, you will need a Self-Directed Investing Basic or Self-Directed Investing Plus account.
  2. Find an investment fund that is right for you
    Use our Fund Selector tool to explore and compare our investment funds. Filter investment funds by your preferences and learn more about things such as how the investment fund diversifies investments and how its price has developed over time.
  3. Submit your order
    Use the ABN AMRO app or Internet Banking to easily submit your first order.

Costs and fees

The costs of an investment fund affect the returns, so it’s important to find out how much the fund will charge you. You’ll find this information in the Key Information Document (KID). Every fund charges costs, such as management fees, administration fees and transaction fees:

  • The management fees and administration fees are known as ongoing costs. They can change every year.
  • The transaction fees cover the expenses incurred by fund managers when buying and selling investments within the investment fund. These fees are not part of the ongoing costs and are not mentioned in the KID.

All the costs (ongoing costs and transaction fees) are factored into the investment fund's price and set by the fund itself. You may also have to pay transaction fees to your bank or broker if you buy or sell an investment fund.

For full details of all our fees, please see our Self-Directed Investing Basic (PDF, 78 KB) and Self-Directed Investing Plus (PDF, 98 KB) cost information sheets.

Self-Directed Investing and the basic range

To be able to buy and sell investment funds, you will need a Self-Directed Investing Basic or a Self-Directed Investing Plus account. Compare these investment options here, or read the full information about our range, the fees and the terms and conditions on the Self-Directed Investing Basic or Self-Directed Investing Plus page.

Basic range

The investment funds in the basic range are easy to find in the Fund Selector. Tick Self-Directed Investing Basic under Investment option, and then tick Fund under Funds/ETFs.

The risks

You should only invest money that you don’t need and that is surplus to your buffer for unforeseen expenses (Dutch website). While investing can be profitable, it also involves risk. You could lose all or part of your investment. and you need to be aware of this. We advise you only to invest in products that match your knowledge and experience.

With Self-Directed Investing, you make your own choices, without advice from us. If you are aware of the risks associated with investments, you will be better able to assess whether you are prepared to expose yourself to those risks and you will avoid any surprises. We have listed the most common risks for you.

The terms and conditions

Stopping investing

You can stop Self-Directed Investing whenever you wish, either by terminating the service in writing or by letting us know online that you want us to close the account.

Looking to buy investment funds? Open a Self-Directed Investing account or try BUX

Self-Directed Investing Basic

  • Choose from a clear selection of investment funds, shares and ETFs.
  • Invest with low fees
  • Access to useful tools, news and opinions from our experts
  • From € 20

Self-Directed Investing Plus

  • Choose from over 40,000 investment assets traded on stock markets in 22 countries worldwide.
  • Quick order submission and processing on the professional My Dealing Room trading platform.
  • Access to expert opinions and real-time share price information.
  • From € 20

BUX by ABN AMRO

  • An easy way to invest in shares and ETFs, all in a single app
  • 1,25% interest on uninvested cash
  • Fractional investing from €10 per share or ETF
  • Start investing from as little as €10

Need help choosing?

If you have difficulty choosing, use our special tool to find out what type of investment is right for you.

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.

All of this got you excited?

More than 200 investment funds

Choose from a diverse range

No transaction fees

Do you need help?

Do you have a question?

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

Call us now

Check the phone numbers and opening hours.