Should I invest in ETFs myself or through a Private Pension Plan in Germany? Free Investment Calculator.

Do you know the annual tax rate on ETFs held through a broker account, the cost of rebalancing your portfolio, and the average loss from self-investing? Find out if investing in ETFs through a broker makes sense for you, or whether the alternative of a low cost Private Pension Plan with a professional ETF portfolio is better.

Dr. Chris Mulder

Dr. Chris is a former Senior Economist and Manager at the IMF and The World Bank. He is a Hypofriend Co-founder.

Published on Dec 13, 2022 Published on Dec 13, 2022 . Updated 20 days ago

Dr. Chris is a former Senior Economist and Manager at the IMF and The World Bank. He is a Hypofriend Co-founder.

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Selecting the right ETF to track an index matters!
Choosing the right index or benchmark is crucial
Why rebalancing?
The biggest risk for individual investors

Let’s calculate whether you should invest into ETFs directly or through a Private Pension Plan (PPP)

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Dr. Chris Mulder

Dr. Chris is a former Senior Economist and Manager at the IMF and The World Bank. He is a Hypofriend Co-founder.

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