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BEGINNERMEDIUM RISKINVESTMENT

Index Fund Investing (S&P 500, MSCI World)

Invest in low-cost index funds for long-term wealth building. Average 7-10% annually.

Startup Cost
€1,000
Potential Earnings
70-100
per yearly
Time Commitment
passive
Popularity
91/100

🇮🇪 Irish Context

Irish investors building wealth via accumulating ETFs despite 41% exit tax

Step-by-Step Guide

1

Open account with Degiro or Trading 212

2

Invest in VWCE (Vanguard All-World) or S&P 500 ETF

3

Contribute €500-1000/month consistently

4

Hold for 10+ years

5

Expect 7-10% average annual returns

Pros

  • Historically reliable
  • Passive
  • Diversified
  • Low fees

Cons

  • Long-term commitment
  • Market volatility
  • Irish 8-year deemed disposal tax
  • Requires discipline

Tags

#investing#stocks#passive#long-term

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