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European AI Stocks 2026: The Infrastructure Rally

European AI stocks have posted some of the largest gains anywhere in global equity markets this year. The Stoxx Europe Total Market Semiconductors index is up...

Folia Team9 min
May 25, 2026
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Dividend Withholding Tax in Europe: What Every Investor Needs to Know (2026)

Your Degiro account shows a dividend payment. You check the stock's declared payout per share, multiply by your position size, and the number doesn't match. It...

Folia Team10 min
May 25, 2026
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Trade Republic vs Degiro 2026: Which Broker to Choose?

Trade Republic vs Degiro 2026: Which Broker Should European Investors Choose? Trade Republic and Degiro are the two most popular brokers for European retail in...

Folia Team8 min
May 2, 2026
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Box 3: Netherlands' Wealth Tax Ruled Unconstitutional

On Christmas Eve 2021, Dutch investors got an unusual present. The Hoge Raad (Dutch Supreme Court) ruled that Box 3 — the country's wealth tax on savings and i...

Folia Team12 min
April 27, 2026
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Best Sharesight Alternative for European Investors (2026)

Sharesight is a solid portfolio tracker, but it has a specific problem for European investors: it was built for the Australian market. The pricing is in AUD, t...

Folia Team9 min
April 27, 2026
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Best Dividend Tracker for European Investors (2026)

Best Dividend Tracker for European Investors (2026) April is European dividend season. ING, ABN AMRO, Unilever, Heineken, ASML — most of the major names on Eur...

Folia Team7 min
April 27, 2026
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I Stopped Using Spreadsheets to Track My Portfolio — Here's What Changed

There's a certain pride that comes with a well-maintained spreadsheet. Colour-coded tabs, custom formulas, a pivot table that took three hours to build but now...

Folia Team6 min
April 19, 2026
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Your Portfolio Is Down — But Is It Really? How to Read Your Returns When the Euro Is Surging

You open your portfolio tracker on a Monday morning. Your US stocks are up in dollar terms — Apple gained 4%, Microsoft added 3%, the S&P 500 had a solid quart...

Folia Team7 min
April 19, 2026
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The PFOF Ban Is Coming in June 2026 — What Every European Retail Investor Needs to Know

If you use a European discount broker — Degiro, Trade Republic, Scalable Capital, or similar — there's a regulatory change heading your way that could alter ho...

Folia Team10 min
April 19, 2026
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European Stocks Are Trading at a 40% Discount to the US — Is Now the Time to Rotate?

The S&P 500's Shiller CAPE ratio is sitting above 38. The only time it was higher in 140 years of market history was during the dotcom bubble. Meanwhile, Europ...

Folia Team13 min
April 19, 2026
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Degiro Fees Are Quietly Eating Your Returns — Here's the Full Breakdown for 2026

If you've been investing with Degiro for a while, you've probably noticed the occasional deduction in your account — a line item here, a currency conversion ch...

Folia Team13 min
April 19, 2026
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Getting Started with Portfolio Tracking: A Beginner's Guide

Knowing what you own is the first step to growing your wealth. Yet many investors — even experienced ones — don't have a clear picture of their portfolio's per...

ZuneMoney Team4 min
March 22, 2026
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What Is Dollar-Cost Averaging? A Beginner's Guide for 2025

Imagine stepping into the European stock market, eager to invest but overwhelmed by its ups and downs. The charts look like rollercoasters, and every news head...

ZuneMoney Team9 min
April 19, 2025
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Multi-Currency Investing 101: A Beginner's Guide for Small European Stock Market Investors

Imagine building a stock portfolio that thrives no matter where the euro, pound, or dollar heads. For small European stock market investors, multi-currency inv...

ZuneMoney Team8 min
April 19, 2025
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Trump Tariffs and Your Tech Stocks: Should You Buy or Sell in 2025?

Picture this: you're a small European investor, sipping your morning coffee, when you check your portfolio and see your tech stocks—like ASML or SAP—plummet ov...

ZuneMoney Team9 min
April 11, 2025
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Trump Tariffs 2025: What Small European Stock Market Investors Need to Know

Imagine waking up to news that your stock portfolio took a hit overnight—not because of a company's performance but because of a single policy decision halfway...

ZuneMoney Team7 min
April 11, 2025
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The Ultimate Diversification Guide for Small European Investors in 2025

Have you ever heard the saying, "Don't put all your eggs in one basket"? In the world of investing, that's the golden rule of diversification—and it's more imp...

ZuneMoney Team7 min
April 11, 2025
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The Best Stock Tracker App According to Reddit: Why ZuneMoney Tops the List

Stepping into the stock market can feel like a rollercoaster—thrilling, nerve-wracking, and a bit daunting, especially for beginners. With countless tools vyin...

ZuneMoney Team6 min
April 4, 2025
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Sustainable Investing in the Netherlands: Green Stocks and Real Estate in 2025

Imagine a world where your money grows while saving the planet. Sounds dreamy, right? Well, in the Netherlands in 2025, that dream is closer than ever. Sustain...

ZuneMoney Team7 min
March 22, 2025
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Investing in Dutch Real Estate in 2025: Is It Still the Best Investment in the Netherlands?

Investing in Dutch Real Estate in 2025: Is It Still the Best Investment in the Netherlands? Dutch Real Estate in 2025: What's Happening Now? As of March 2025,...

ZuneMoney Team3 min
March 22, 2025
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How to Invest in Dutch Tech Stocks in 2025: A Beginner's Guide

Picture this: you're sipping coffee in Amsterdam, scrolling through your phone, and wondering how to make your money work harder. What if you could tap into th...

ZuneMoney Team7 min
March 22, 2025
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Dutch Small-Cap Stocks to Watch in 2025: Hidden Gems for Investors

Ever dreamed of finding a diamond in the rough—something small, overlooked, but packed with potential? That's the thrill of investing in Dutch small-cap stocks...

ZuneMoney Team6 min
March 22, 2025
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Beat Inflation in the Netherlands: Investment Strategies for 2025

Inflation's like that uninvited guest who keeps eating your snacks—it's here, and it's not leaving quietly. In the Netherlands in 2025, prices are climbing fas...

ZuneMoney Team6 min
March 22, 2025
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Navigating the European Markets: Top Stocks to Watch in 2025

Why European Stocks Are a Smart Bet in 2025 As we step into 2025, the European stock market is making waves, often outperforming its U.S. counterpart. With geo...

ZuneMoney Team3 min
February 19, 2025

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