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Day Trading: How Many Traders Lose Money?
Day trading promises huge profits in the shortest time. But for how many...

#45 The 3-pillar system simply explained
Pension provision in Switzerland is based on a three-pillar system that was...

7 disadvantages of owning real estate
There are many problems with owning your own home – especially if you view it...

Pillar 3a: How to save twice as much tax
With the third pillar, you can save on taxes, not just when you make a deposit....

#44 How do I withdraw my assets properly?
At some point in life, the moment comes when you decide to work less or not at...

MSCI World: What the global ETF can't do
The MSCI World stock index and its more broadly diversified sibling, the All...

#43 Cost averaging: Smart strategy or expensive myth?
Regular investments ensure a lower average price – or so the promise goes. A...

The basics of investing
Everyone handles money differently. Some are conscientious savers, others spend...

Talk – Start-up country Switzerland with Olivier Kofler
Olivier Kofler is an experienced entrepreneur and CEO of Carvolution, a...

#42 Leveraged ETFs promise dream returns. Is there a catch?
Leveraged ETFs are special investment instruments that use derivatives to...

Why Trump only talks about the trade deficit
Trump is imposing steep tariffs on goods imports and excluding services....