Investment Insights & Market Updates

Real stories from the Belgian market, practical investment strategies, and honest conversations about building financial awareness in 2025.

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Why Belgian Investors Are Rethinking Their Portfolio Strategy

February 14, 2025 ️ 6 min read

Something interesting happened at our Mons workshop last month. Three attendees shared nearly identical concerns about their savings sitting idle in traditional accounts. With inflation still affecting purchasing power, they weren't sure where to start.

This isn't unusual. We're seeing a shift in how people in Belgium approach their financial planning. The old "set and forget" mentality doesn't quite fit anymore. People want to understand what's happening with their money, not just trust it'll work out.

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Recent Investment Perspectives

Practical insights and honest takes on navigating financial decisions in today's market.

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Market Trends

The Reality of Diversification in Small Portfolios

You don't need a massive amount to start thinking about spreading risk. Here's what actually matters when you're working with limited capital and why the textbook advice doesn't always translate.

January 28, 2025

Investment Education

What Nobody Tells You About Index Funds

They're not quite as simple as "buy and hold forever." There are nuances worth understanding, especially if you're investing from Belgium with euro-based expenses and international exposure.

January 19, 2025

Étienne Verbeke

Investment Awareness Educator

I've been helping people in the Walloon region understand investment basics for nearly eight years. What strikes me most is how similar the questions are – and how rarely they get straightforward answers.

Most financial content either oversimplifies to the point of being useless, or drowns you in jargon that feels intentionally confusing. There's a middle ground where you can actually learn without feeling talked down to or overwhelmed.