What is an ETF or "tracker"?

A tracker or index fund is an investment fund of which the strategy is to replicate or “track” the performance of a financial index. It differs from traditional investment funds in its passive approach that drastically reduces costs and avoids investment managers’ mistakes. Most trackers can be bought on a stock exchange all day long. These are referred to as Exchange Traded Funds or ETFs.

Despite the market downturn in 2022, the index approach has remained efficient

After a first half marked by a general decline in the markets, the index approach continues to show superior performance to that of the other Belgian players analyzed for aggressive risk profiles. Passive management once again demonstrates its relevance, including in a bearish context. In the long term, it seems unbeatable.

Belgian banks are 5 times more expensive than easyvest

Getting an extensive view of the fees charged on your investments turns out to be very complex and painful. Indeed, fees are poorly or not communicated by financial advisors, fragmented and spread over several reports, or simply hidden when regulation allows it. Easyvest strives here to shed light on the foggy fees of Belgian banks’ funds.