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Geld genug: So fangt ihr an, mit ETFs zu sparen

Privat fürs Alter vorsorgen muss heute fast jeder. Mit ETFs gelingt das relativ leicht und oft ziemlich rentabel. Hier erfahrt ihr alles, was ihr dafür wissen müsst.

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Geld genug: So fangt ihr an, mit ETFs zu sparen

Learning to invest in ETFs begins with three simple letters: ETF. Even the German government is promoting their use through the national pension fund. These traded funds have become one of the most powerful tools for small investors. They are easily traded, inexpensive, and offer a good balance between return and risk when used correctly.

In our episode of "Geld genug," we will discuss the pitfalls you may encounter and how to avoid them. We will explain what to consider when choosing a broker, how an ETF savings plan works, and help you filter the 17,000 existing ETFs to find the ones that have the right qualities for retirement savings. For more information on the MSCI and FTSE indices we will discuss, check out this article and these links: FTSE All-World (PDF), FTSE Global All Cap (PDF), MSCI ACWI IMI (Link), MSCI ACWI (Link), MSCI World (Link).

A calculator to simulate the impact of past crises on your MSCI World pension can be found here. Laura also explains how to improve your ETF return using the saver's discount in this article. In "Geld genug," Jan Guldner (DIE ZEIT) and Laura de la Motte (Handelsblatt) discuss a financial life question every two weeks. We welcome questions, feedback, and criticism at geldgenug@zeit.de. [Advertisement] Learn more about our advertising partners' offers HERE.

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