
Investing in shares
Everything you need to know
What do you need to know before you start investing in shares? We’ll explain the ins and outs. If all of this gets you excited, simply open an account and start investing.
Investing involves risk. You could lose all or part of your initial investment.
Also of interest

What is a share?
When you hold a share in a company, you effectively own part of that company’s capital. This means that you may be entitled to a share in the company’s profits, which is called a ‘dividend’. If the company performs well, the value of your share may go up.
Frequently asked questions about shares

Stock market trading
When you buy shares through ABN AMRO, you’ll trade on stock exchanges such as Euronext Amsterdam or the New York Stock Exchange, and with indices like the AEX and the Dow Jones. So how do stock markets and indices work?
Why you should choose ABN
Extensive choice
At ABN AMRO, you can choose from shares of the most appealing Dutch, European and US companies, among others. The basic range alone contains over 270 shares.
Easily place orders yourself
You buy shares at ABN AMRO with a Self-Directed Investing account. You can place your orders in the ABN AMRO app or Internet Banking.
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.
More information and terms & conditions
Buying and selling shares
You can submit an order to buy or sell shares at any time during stock market trading hours, either on Internet Banking or in the Mobile Banking app.
Get started with shares in 3 easy steps
- Open your Self-Directed Investing account
Don’t have an investment account yet? To be able to start buying shares today, you will need a Self-Directed Investing Basic or Self-Directed Investing Plus account. - Find a share that is right for you
You can choose from more than 270 shares (PDF, 74 KB) with Self-Directed Investing Basic and a more extensive range with Self-Directed Investing Plus. - Submit your order
Use the ABN AMRO app or Internet Banking to easily submit your first order.
Selling shares is also done in Internet Banking or the ABN AMRO app.
Read more about placing an order for Self Directed Investing
The fees
Fees affect your returns. Some of the fees charged for an investment product, known as the ‘product fees’, are already incorporated into the product’s price. Other fees, such as service fees, are paid directly to ABN AMRO for the administration of your investment portfolio and for the information we share with you about your portfolio. 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 Basic or Plus?
To be able to buy and sell shares, 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.
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 to only 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
Check 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 shares? 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.
Do you need help?
Do you have a question?
Find the answers to frequently asked questions about investing on our service page.