Investing

Compare investment apps, discover the best ETFs, calculate your future wealth with our user-friendly calculators, and explore how to make better investment decisions with our expert guides.

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ETFs

Investment Apps

Investing Guides

Types of Investments

Calculators

Tax Guides

Our Top ETF Picks for Irish Investors

Best ETFs for Irish Investors

Best Europe ETFs

Best North American ETFs

Best Emerging Market ETFs

Best All-World ETFs

Our top picks offer an excellent starting point, but the right fund for you depends on your specific financial goals. You can compare ETFs, side-by-side by using our interactive comparison tool to evaluate key factors like fees and performance.

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Investment Apps

Compare over 15+ investing accounts available to Irish consumers

9 logos of popular investment apps and platforms available in Ireland including eToro, Trading 212 and Degiro.

Investing Guides

Investing for Beginners

A step-by-step process to get started

Investment Apps

Everything you need to know about trading apps

Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs)

A deep dive into ETFs for Irish investors

Types of Investments

There are various types of investments to choose from, each with unique characteristics.  Understanding the key traits of each investment type will help you build a solid, well-rounded portfolio to protect and grow your wealth.

Stocks

Buying shares in individual companies.

Bonds

Purchasing debt issued by governments or corporations.

Investment Funds (coming soon)

Pooling your money with other investors and spreading it across many holdings.

Crypto (coming soon)

Buying digital assets that run on blockchain networks.

Derivatives (coming soon)

Trading contracts linked to the price of other assets.

Real Estate (coming soon)

Investing in property directly or through property funds.

Cash Equivalents (coming soon)

Holding low-risk assets that can be converted to cash quickly.

Commodities (coming soon)

Investing in raw materials such as gold, oil or crops.

Foreign Currencies (coming soon)

Buying and selling currencies as exchange rates move.

Investing Calculators

Run the numbers to forecast your returns, track the impact of inflation, and spot hidden fees.

Compound Interest Calculator

Inflation Calculator

Fund Fees Calculator

Leverage Calculator

Foreign Currency Impact Calculator

Tax Guides

Understanding taxes on investments is an essential part of growing your money. Learn how Revenue rules apply to different assets so you can manage your liabilities efficiently.

Investment Gains Tax

You sell stocks, bonds and other assets.

Investment Funds Tax

You invest in ETFs and other collective investment schemes.

Investment Income Tax (coming soon)

You earn dividends or interest from stocks, bonds and other assets.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Many investment apps allow you to start investing with as little as €1. They do this by letting you fractions of shares, known as fractional shares so you don’t need to purchase a whole share.

Investing generally works best over the long-term. The longer your money stays invested, the more opportunity it has to grow through the power of compound interest.

Diversification is a risk management strategy that involves spreading your money across different investments. Instead of putting all your money into one company or sector, you invest in a range of assets. This helps reduce risk because if one investment falls in value, others may help offset the loss.

A stock exchange is a marketplace where buyers and sellers trade company shares. It helps determine the price at which shares are bought and sold. For example, Euronext Dublin lists Irish companies like Ryanair and AIB, while the New York Stock Exchange lists US companies like Coca-Cola and Walmart. Investment apps allow you to buy and sell on these exchanges.

It depends on the type of investment you own. Shares and ETFs listed on major stock exchanges can usually be sold quickly during market trading hours. However, the value of your investments may have fallen, and you could get back less than you invested. Selling may also trigger a tax liability if you make a profit. It’s best to avoid investing money you might need at short notice.

A fractional share is a portion of a whole company share or ETF. It allows you to buy shares without having enough money for an entire share. This makes it easier to start investing with smaller amounts of money.