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Your guide to tax deductions in Germany for 2024

Filing your tax return in Deutschland? Find out which expenses are tax deductible.
9 min read
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Digital asset custody: A new role for banks?

Control is still a key promise of digital assets like crypto. But as the market grows, user needs change. Digital finance expert Xavier Lavayssière lays out how custody services are responding.
6 min read
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Growth vs. value stocks: what you need to know

Stocks are broadly divided into two categories: growth vs. value stocks. Discover the differences, how inflation and interest rates impact them, and how to choose between value and growth investing.
5 min read
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What is day trading​? Strategies and tips on how to start

Some investments need time to grow, but others move fast — just like day trading. This article breaks down the basics and the popular strategies, and covers what not to do when you’re day trading.
7 min read
What is scalp trading? An intro to high-speed investing.

What is scalp trading? An intro to high-speed investing

In trading, scalping is all about speed and precision. Here, learn about the scalp trading strategies and tools scalpers use to try to turn small price moves into big wins.
4 min read
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What is trend analysis​? Making sense of stock market trends​

Trend analysis helps you spot patterns and predict future market movements. Learn essential techniques, tools, and applications to make informed decisions in business and investing.
5 min read
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Banking app fatigue is real‌

An honest look at the struggles of managing money across 10+ financial apps.
4 min read
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Bear market: This is what it means

If you think a bear market sounds rather scary, you’re already on the right track. In this article, you’ll learn what a bear market is, why it occurs, how it affects your assets and how long it lasts.
11 min read
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Bull markets: What they mean for your money

Not sure what bulls have to do with the financial world? The term is mostly symbolic — but bull markets can have significant effects on your investments. Read on to learn what a bull market is.
10 min read
Volatility at the stock market, as seen from the decline in stock values.

What is volatility?

Here, we explain what volatility means and why fluctuating stock prices can be both a risk and an opportunity.
6 min read
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An investor’s guide to FOFs: What’s a fund of funds?

A fund of funds (FOF) sounds more complex than it is. Learn more here about what an FOF is, what types there are, and key questions to ask yourself before investing.
6 min read
ETFs vs. index funds: What’s the difference?

ETFs vs. index funds: What’s the difference?

ETFs vs index funds: What’s the better investment? Learn the differences and similarities between them before deciding which one gets a spot in your investment portfolio.
4 min read