Securities Lending for Retail Investors: How to Earn Extra Yield by Lending Your Stocks (2026)
Securities lending for retail investors explained: how to lend out your stocks for extra yield. Broker comparison, returns, risks & taxes 2026.
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Investment education and beginner guides
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Stock Valuation Methods: P/E, P/CF, P/B Explained
A stock trades at $150 — is that cheap or expensive? The answer determines whether you make money long-term or
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How ETFs Really Work — Replication, APs, and Hidden Costs
An ETF share trades for €100 and holds 1,500 stocks inside — how does that actually work? Who is buying
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Options for Beginners — Calls, Puts and Safe Strategies
Calls, puts, strike, expiration, premium — what options are, how buyers differ from sellers, and which strategies are appropriate for beginners.
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Technical Analysis Basics — Trends, Indicators, Patterns
Technical analysis explained: trend identification, moving averages, RSI, MACD, support/resistance and the key chart patterns — with real-world examples.
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How to Read a Balance Sheet — A Step-by-Step Guide for Investors
A balance sheet is a snapshot of a company’s financial position — what it owns, what it owes, and how
What Are CFDs? — Contracts for Difference Explained
ACADEMY — FUNDAMENTALS What Are CFDs? A Contract for Difference (CFD) is a derivative that lets you speculate on price
Trade Republic Guide: How to Set Up Your Account and Start Investing
Trade Republic is one of Europe’s most popular brokers with over 4 million customers. It’s known for its clean, simple
How to Set Up an ETF Savings Plan — The Easiest Way to Build Wealth
A savings plan (Sparplan in German) is the single most powerful tool for building long-term wealth. You set it up
Taxes on Stocks Explained: A Guide for Austrian and German Investors
Nobody likes paying taxes, but understanding how investment taxes work can save you hundreds or thousands of euros per year.