Investment: Ten things I learned about ETFs as a beginner
From the Handelsblatt archive: Our author deals with ETFs for the first time in his life - and finds that retirement planning is simpler in theory than in practice.
The writer, a self-described left-leaning academic, had previously avoided managing their finances. They had invested in a stock-based pension plan in 2008, which they had set up with a friend. After 15 years and over 20,000 euros in contributions, the writer discovered they had only made a 1000 euro profit, despite the stock market performing well during that time. This prompted them to re-examine their financial situation, particularly after joining Handelsblatt.
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