Cryptocurrencies, also known as digital currencies or virtual currencies, are a form of digital money. Bitcoin, which launched in 2008, was the first cryptocurrency, and it remains the best-known. There are now several other cryptocurrencies in existence. A recent survey on behalf of the BPFI (Banking and Payments Federation Ireland) found that 8% of the […]
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Lightyear is one of several online stock trading platforms to appear on the scene in Ireland and the UK in recent years . This is a short review of the features of Lightyear. Lightyear first launched its trading app in the UK market in Q3 2021 and expanded into Ireland and most of Europe in […]
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Trade Republic , the Berlin-based digital investment platform, offers investors in Ireland access to over 9,000 stocks and ETFs through a smartphone app. With a focus on transparency and low fees, Trade Republic is becoming a popular choice for Irish investors looking for an affordable and accessible trading platform.Trade Republic also pay interest on any […]
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Both ETFs (Exchange-Traded Funds) and Investment Trusts are types of investment vehicles that allow personal investors to gain exposure to a diversified portfolio of assets, such as stocks and bonds, through a single investment. Both can be bought by Irish residents online through stockbrokers or online investment platforms. However, there are some key differences between […]
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What is an ETF ? ETF stands for Exchange Traded Fund . As its full name suggests, an ETF is an investment fund whose shares can be traded on an exchange. Exchange Traded Funds (ETF) are essentially portfolios of shares managed by an investment professional. Shares in an ETF can be bought and sold through […]
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