N26 Blog: Invest

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How to navigate market volatility

When uncertainty hits the markets, it’s hard not to let anxiety take over.
6 min read
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What are bonds?

If you're looking for more predictable ways to invest, bonds might fit your investor profile. Find out more about what bonds are and how they work.
6 min read
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What are mutual funds? Types, fees, and FAQs

Making informed decisions about your financial future takes research and attention. The next step? Learning about mutual funds and what they can bring to your investment portfolio.
5 min read
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What are stock options? Understanding how they work

If your compensation package includes stock options, it's time to discover what they are. Find out here about how stock options work (and what happens if you leave your job).
5 min read
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What is options trading? The different types, strategies, and risks

It's complex, but it doesn't have to be. Understand what options trading is, how it works, and the potential risks and rewards.
6 min read
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Taxes and investing: What you need to know

When you have investment income, your earnings are likely to be taxed. Here, you’ll learn about the different types of investment income, how they’re taxed, and more.
9 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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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
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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