i have a question about the pies, say i wanna buy some european stocks that are traded in EUROS together with some US stocks traded in US$ can i put BOTH into the SAME PIE? how would this work with 2 different currencies? or does each stock in the same pie have to be from the same currency? so you cant have 6 stocks in US$ and 5 euro stocks bough in euros in the same pie?
could you please do a video that shows how to actually set up an account and how to AUTHORISE it? do you need to take a photo of your drivers licence and send it to them somehow? how do you do that?
@@petejames1326 Hi and yes, you would need your license or passport. That's usually KYC (know your customer) requirements of any bank/broker, very easy process 👌 Cheers
Hi and yes you can short stocks but not on the invest account, only on CFD account. You can trade there these instruments FOREX Stocks ETFs Index futures Commodity futures FOREX futures Treasury futures Cheers
Hello, my friend! Brilliant video. Sorry for the random question. I noticed you have a bank account in Dubai. Do you need to have a registered business in Dubai to open a bank account there, or could we open one before moving there without residency? I'm considering a move to Dubai, and I've always wanted to open a bank account before relocating. Any advice on this? I see you're using WIO?
Hi mate. Thanks a lot and yes, Dubai is the place, can’t wait to be back. Indeed I use Wio and love it so far. Used another more traditional bank before and really was not happy with them but Wio is a digital first bank and makes it much more seamless. However in order to open your bank you need to have a valid residency in place so first, you need to get your residency sorted, and with this, you can then open rather easily your Wio account. Cheers mate
My pleasure 🙌 Just tried it myself and was not even asked to choose another currency so I believe it resorts to your default currency even if you include different instruments with different currencies, it would then just convert it in that moment plus charge the FX fee 👌
for some it may be easier to deposit money into a CFD account via card (without any fees and deposit or cumulative limits ) and then just transfer the money from the CFD to the INVEST account, it's simple
Kai, i have noticed that the exchange fee of trading 212 is lower than revolut therefore i prefer to send usd from revolut to trading 212 and then exchange it there instead of doing in revolut
Really? That's surprising, never found that, though if you factor in the 0.15% of T212, it definitely is more expensive that Revolut. Of course, unless you compare on the weekends, there Revolut does charge 1% FX fee 👌 Cheers
@@SmartMoneywithKai i actually compared it because i didnt trust that revolut doesnt charge any fee. I tried to convert 1K usd to euro and revolut gives 920.91 claiming that its market rate while 212 gives me 921.39 with 0.15 % fee. And if you read revolut terms and conditions it states that the exchange rate is dynamic.
Hi mate, very interesting, I just did the same and got $0.50 more with Revolut compared to T212 based on exchange €1K. To be fair, that's almost negligible so well done to T212 for such competitive rates 👌
@@SmartMoneywithKai thats true, not that big of a difference. Did you do it through revolut app or the website ? Because on the website its different. Also, i dont know if the plan you have also plays a role . I am currently at premium. Anyway, thank you for taking the time to also check. Continue the great videos! Great job!
I did it right on Revolut App and I am on Ultra plan though I never found a difference on that in the past just with regards to monthly FX free limits. Thanks a lot and will do 👌💯
Hi there, thanks for wanting to use my link and strange to hear, first time somebody told me that. Try this then www.trading212.com/invite/16bPQSi5Ld If also not, then it might not be available in your country I'm afraid. Cheers
Thanks for the video. Please do you have a promo code to use for the share? When I use the link you shard it says that my email was used but I still did not set up the account full data. Thanks
Revolut does have a transaction fee. If you transfer lets say 100 euro to usd and the amount you got as usd back into euros you will see that you did loose some value. I calculated it to be around 0.35%.
Hi and and sure they do, as they mention on their page, though I found it depends on the currency pair you are exchanging and time of day, it's not fixed and found many times that it was cheaper than T212, but both are great options 👌
Hi Please tell me how can I buy " a bar of gold" online.. I mean an amount like 1/6 of an ounce .. and hold on to it. Is there a platform provides such service?
Hi 👋 Absolutely, you can buy a fraction of gold online, including amounts as specific as 1/6 of an ounce. Check out platforms like BullionVault or GoldMoney. These sites allow you to buy, sell, and hold gold in secure vaults. Just create an account, fund it, and select the amount of gold you want to purchase. They offer flexibility in buying various amounts, so finding the right size for your investment should be a breeze. Remember to do your own research and consider the fees involved. Happy gold investing! 💰✨
Converting your euros in Revolut is more expensive than in Trading 212, you are better off just converting them in Trading 212, you can check for yourself. No fees doesn't mean it's cheaper
Hi, thanks for sharing your feedback. I convert 3-4K each month and never found T212 to be cheaper, having said that I am on the Revolut Ultra plan and do that only during weekdays where there is no 1% markup so I get mid-market rates most of the time which is better. Of course depends on which currency pairs you are trading, but yea, in my experience never found T212 cheaper, though having said that, 0.15% is still incredible and much better for most especially if they are on one of the lower Revolut plans. Cheers
Hi Kai, I guess you get better rate in Revolut because you in Ultra plan, however I’m in basic plan and T212 is defo giving me better rates and just 5USD fee.
I dont invest much money but I have € so my question is: is it better to convert them into $ or just buy Vanguard S&P 500 from Europe? Plus interest on cash is bigger for $
Hi 👋 Great question! Whether to convert your euros to dollars or invest directly in euros depends on a few factors: Currency Conversion Costs: Converting currency might involve fees or unfavorable exchange rates, which could eat into your investment returns. Investment Options in Europe: You can actually buy Vanguard S&P 500 ETFs that are denominated in euros (like the Vanguard S&P 500 UCITS ETF). This allows you to invest in the S&P 500 without needing to convert your money into dollars. Interest Rates: While dollar accounts might offer higher interest rates compared to euro accounts right now, this benefit needs to be weighed against the potential costs and risks of currency fluctuation. Given these points, if you're primarily looking to invest in the S&P 500, it might be simpler and more cost-effective to purchase the ETF in euros directly from Europe. This avoids the hassle and potential costs of currency conversion while still allowing you to invest in a broad market index. Cheers
@@SmartMoneywithKai What factors should I consider to determine the optimal stock exchange for investing in the Vanguard S&P 500 UCITS ETF (VUSA) from North Macedonia-between options like Amsterdam, Italy, and Germany?
Thank you so much, really appreciate that 🙌 Regards back to beautiful Switzerland, love this country. Used to live in Luzern, Geneva & Lausanne for a while 👌
Hi Jamie 👋, While there can be exceptions based on specific currency pairs or trading times, Revolut generally tends to be more cost-effective during the weekdays as they don't charge the typical 0.15% FX fee that you might see on platforms like Trading 212. The key difference often comes into play during weekends when Revolut applies a surcharge. Always worth checking the details of your transactions to ensure you’re getting the best rate! Cheers
@@SmartMoneywithKai when used a lot of money from what I remember I had to pay big fees with revolut and with trading212 these fees were smaller i remember isn't it that from a specific amount let's say after many thousands of euros trading212 can be cheaper then revolut?
Ah yes, maybe you were on one of the lower plans on Revolut where there is a monthly FX limit, in this case you are absolutely right, anything over that amount is charged at 1% so for that Trading 212 is cheaper, that's why I always recommend to go with one of the higher Revolut plans but of course depends on each person.
No, he is completely right, you can check for yourself, the exchange rates on revolution are simply way worse, more than the 0.15% fee, so you are misleading your audience in the video, I am surprised only few people are pointing that out
I'm not misleading, I am doing it myself, why would I want to pay more myself 😉 As I explained to you in the previous comments, I am on Revolut Ultra and exchange only during weekdays and that is cheaper for the pairs I am exchanging. Cheers
i dont get it, how can i trade the dollars free of charges to trading 121? either directly or with another bankaccount wants to charge me for the currency
@@SmartMoneywithKai sorry, i meant from revolut to trading 121, revolut charges a bit transfer fee even if i want to send it to the usd account from trading 121
@@SmartMoneywithKai i traded some dollars on revolut, now i cant send the dollars from revolut cause revolut charges around 4 dollar fee for international payment
Hi, that's unusual to hear and never had anyone with that issue unless you are in a country where they are not operating, which aren't too many. Hope you'll get it sorted soon 🤞 Cheers
Not for me. Cyprus is EU thus part of EU regulations and fund protections as clearly stipulated here www.trading212.com/money-protection Many other banks in EU registered in many Eastern European countries too, I have no issues with it, but if you do, then consider something like Trade Republic, German licensed bank and broker. Plenty of options out there, but I'll keep using Trading 212 as I have been happily for years 😉 Cheers
Hi Marko, because I do not want to hold EUR, I prefer investing in USD long-term as I feel it will be the stronger currency, but just my personal opinion 😉 Cheers
@@petejames1326 That's a weird comparison to make and no, I would not trust any company let alone broker babysit my kid 😂 But look after my money yes, I do with quite significant funds for them since over 2 years and very happy with that 😉
@@SmartMoneywithKai can you make a pie that has us$ stocks and euro currency stocks in the same pie? What the maximum number of stocks in a pie you can have? 50-100?
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if i have 30 european stocks i wanna buy should i buy them individually or should i just make a PIE and make i easier to buy them in one go
i have a question about the pies, say i wanna buy some european stocks that are traded in EUROS together with some US stocks traded in US$ can i put BOTH into the SAME PIE? how would this work with 2 different currencies? or does each stock in the same pie have to be from the same currency?
so you cant have 6 stocks in US$ and 5 euro stocks bough in euros in the same pie?
could you please do a video that shows how to actually set up an account and how to AUTHORISE it? do you need to take a photo of your drivers licence and send it to them somehow? how do you do that?
@@petejames1326 Hi and yes, you would need your license or passport. That's usually KYC (know your customer) requirements of any bank/broker, very easy process 👌 Cheers
@@petejames1326 Pie would make sense if you want to continue investing into all of them regularly 👌
Hi! can you short stocks on an Invest account? 2) does Trading 212 allow you to trade Futures specifically the MES? Thank you!
Hi and yes you can short stocks but not on the invest account, only on CFD account. You can trade there these instruments FOREX
Stocks
ETFs
Index futures
Commodity futures
FOREX futures
Treasury futures
Cheers
Hello, my friend! Brilliant video. Sorry for the random question. I noticed you have a bank account in Dubai. Do you need to have a registered business in Dubai to open a bank account there, or could we open one before moving there without residency? I'm considering a move to Dubai, and I've always wanted to open a bank account before relocating. Any advice on this? I see you're using WIO?
Hi mate. Thanks a lot and yes, Dubai is the place, can’t wait to be back. Indeed I use Wio and love it so far. Used another more traditional bank before and really was not happy with them but Wio is a digital first bank and makes it much more seamless. However in order to open your bank you need to have a valid residency in place so first, you need to get your residency sorted, and with this, you can then open rather easily your Wio account. Cheers mate
Thank you Mr Kai
One question how the currency work when you invest in pie made from different countries
My pleasure 🙌 Just tried it myself and was not even asked to choose another currency so I believe it resorts to your default currency even if you include different instruments with different currencies, it would then just convert it in that moment plus charge the FX fee 👌
How do you add more different stocks to a allready made pie
Hi I don't use pie's personally, but as I understand you can edit them anytime, i.e. add more or less stocks to it 👌
for some it may be easier to deposit money into a CFD account via card (without any fees and deposit or cumulative limits ) and then just transfer the money from the CFD to the INVEST account, it's simple
Ok, didn’t know that, thanks for sharing 🙌
T212 warns against that.
@@NightElff88 what do you mean? Can you send some link where they mention this?
@@marajet6235 I think it was in a reddit post. You might be due to pay the fees you avoided.
I would also be interested to see that.@@NightElff88
Kai, i have noticed that the exchange fee of trading 212 is lower than revolut therefore i prefer to send usd from revolut to trading 212 and then exchange it there instead of doing in revolut
Really? That's surprising, never found that, though if you factor in the 0.15% of T212, it definitely is more expensive that Revolut. Of course, unless you compare on the weekends, there Revolut does charge 1% FX fee 👌 Cheers
@@SmartMoneywithKai i actually compared it because i didnt trust that revolut doesnt charge any fee. I tried to convert 1K usd to euro and revolut gives 920.91 claiming that its market rate while 212 gives me 921.39 with 0.15 % fee. And if you read revolut terms and conditions it states that the exchange rate is dynamic.
Hi mate, very interesting, I just did the same and got $0.50 more with Revolut compared to T212 based on exchange €1K. To be fair, that's almost negligible so well done to T212 for such competitive rates 👌
@@SmartMoneywithKai thats true, not that big of a difference. Did you do it through revolut app or the website ? Because on the website its different. Also, i dont know if the plan you have also plays a role . I am currently at premium. Anyway, thank you for taking the time to also check. Continue the great videos! Great job!
I did it right on Revolut App and I am on Ultra plan though I never found a difference on that in the past just with regards to monthly FX free limits. Thanks a lot and will do 👌💯
Tried to use your link but says it’s invalid. Can you please send another link?
Hi there, thanks for wanting to use my link and strange to hear, first time somebody told me that. Try this then www.trading212.com/invite/16bPQSi5Ld If also not, then it might not be available in your country I'm afraid. Cheers
Thanks for the video. Please do you have a promo code to use for the share? When I use the link you shard it says that my email was used but I still did not set up the account full data. Thanks
Hi, I only have the link, though shortly I will also get a code, it should be KAI so you could try that in a few days. Cheers
very good, very informative video, its also good to note that if your in the uk you can get a ISA that is tax free!
Awesome to hear, thank you and yes, great point, thank you 🙌
Revolut does have a transaction fee. If you transfer lets say 100 euro to usd and the amount you got as usd back into euros you will see that you did loose some value. I calculated it to be around 0.35%.
Hi and and sure they do, as they mention on their page, though I found it depends on the currency pair you are exchanging and time of day, it's not fixed and found many times that it was cheaper than T212, but both are great options 👌
Hi
Please tell me how can I buy " a bar of gold" online.. I mean an amount like 1/6 of an ounce .. and hold on to it. Is there a platform provides such service?
Hi 👋 Absolutely, you can buy a fraction of gold online, including amounts as specific as 1/6 of an ounce. Check out platforms like BullionVault or GoldMoney. These sites allow you to buy, sell, and hold gold in secure vaults. Just create an account, fund it, and select the amount of gold you want to purchase. They offer flexibility in buying various amounts, so finding the right size for your investment should be a breeze. Remember to do your own research and consider the fees involved. Happy gold investing! 💰✨
@@SmartMoneywithKai i will thanks a lot*
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Converting your euros in Revolut is more expensive than in Trading 212, you are better off just converting them in Trading 212, you can check for yourself. No fees doesn't mean it's cheaper
Hi, thanks for sharing your feedback. I convert 3-4K each month and never found T212 to be cheaper, having said that I am on the Revolut Ultra plan and do that only during weekdays where there is no 1% markup so I get mid-market rates most of the time which is better. Of course depends on which currency pairs you are trading, but yea, in my experience never found T212 cheaper, though having said that, 0.15% is still incredible and much better for most especially if they are on one of the lower Revolut plans. Cheers
Hi Kai, I guess you get better rate in Revolut because you in Ultra plan, however I’m in basic plan and T212 is defo giving me better rates and just 5USD fee.
@@elkadyvid Good point 👌
On the metal plan, it's also better to convert on Trading 212, checked exchange rates few days ago.
I dont invest much money but I have € so my question is: is it better to convert them into $ or just buy Vanguard S&P 500 from Europe? Plus interest on cash is bigger for $
Hi 👋
Great question! Whether to convert your euros to dollars or invest directly in euros depends on a few factors:
Currency Conversion Costs: Converting currency might involve fees or unfavorable exchange rates, which could eat into your investment returns.
Investment Options in Europe: You can actually buy Vanguard S&P 500 ETFs that are denominated in euros (like the Vanguard S&P 500 UCITS ETF). This allows you to invest in the S&P 500 without needing to convert your money into dollars.
Interest Rates: While dollar accounts might offer higher interest rates compared to euro accounts right now, this benefit needs to be weighed against the potential costs and risks of currency fluctuation.
Given these points, if you're primarily looking to invest in the S&P 500, it might be simpler and more cost-effective to purchase the ETF in euros directly from Europe. This avoids the hassle and potential costs of currency conversion while still allowing you to invest in a broad market index.
Cheers
@@SmartMoneywithKai Nazdravje 🍻😄
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@@SmartMoneywithKai What factors should I consider to determine the optimal stock exchange for investing in the Vanguard S&P 500 UCITS ETF (VUSA) from North Macedonia-between options like Amsterdam, Italy, and Germany?
All of them a good options, I bought in Amsterdam, at the time had the higher liquidity 👌
Thanks for wonderful work respect and support from Switzerland 🇨🇭
Thank you so much, really appreciate that 🙌 Regards back to beautiful Switzerland, love this country. Used to live in Luzern, Geneva & Lausanne for a while 👌
thanks man , great work , lets invest more
Cheers mate and absolutely, let's goooo 💪
What you say is not correct with revolut I pay more in exchange fees then with trading 212
Hi Jamie 👋,
While there can be exceptions based on specific currency pairs or trading times, Revolut generally tends to be more cost-effective during the weekdays as they don't charge the typical 0.15% FX fee that you might see on platforms like Trading 212. The key difference often comes into play during weekends when Revolut applies a surcharge. Always worth checking the details of your transactions to ensure you’re getting the best rate! Cheers
@@SmartMoneywithKai when used a lot of money from what I remember I had to pay big fees with revolut and with trading212 these fees were smaller i remember isn't it that from a specific amount let's say after many thousands of euros trading212 can be cheaper then revolut?
Ah yes, maybe you were on one of the lower plans on Revolut where there is a monthly FX limit, in this case you are absolutely right, anything over that amount is charged at 1% so for that Trading 212 is cheaper, that's why I always recommend to go with one of the higher Revolut plans but of course depends on each person.
No, he is completely right, you can check for yourself, the exchange rates on revolution are simply way worse, more than the 0.15% fee, so you are misleading your audience in the video, I am surprised only few people are pointing that out
I'm not misleading, I am doing it myself, why would I want to pay more myself 😉 As I explained to you in the previous comments, I am on Revolut Ultra and exchange only during weekdays and that is cheaper for the pairs I am exchanging. Cheers
i dont get it, how can i trade the dollars free of charges to trading 121? either directly or with another bankaccount wants to charge me for the currency
Hi not sure what you mean by free of charge? There is a 0.15% FX which is very small actually but it is a fee, just to keep in mind. Cheers
@@SmartMoneywithKai sorry, i meant from revolut to trading 121, revolut charges a bit transfer fee even if i want to send it to the usd account from trading 121
@@SmartMoneywithKai cause as you adviced i traded some dollars on revolut, but now i cant send them without around 4 dollar fee
@@SmartMoneywithKai and also, if you want, you can give me your promocode, cause i was already signed up but still got 2 days time
@@SmartMoneywithKai i traded some dollars on revolut, now i cant send the dollars from revolut cause revolut charges around 4 dollar fee for international payment
I am new to this, great information, explained well. Thanks
That's awesome to hear, thanks a lot 🙌
Please do the same video about Trade republic :)
Thanks for the idea, will keep that in mind, need to find some tricks in their app first 😉 Cheers
I tried,and tried to make an account to 212 but won't take any documents of myn
Hi, that's unusual to hear and never had anyone with that issue unless you are in a country where they are not operating, which aren't too many. Hope you'll get it sorted soon 🤞 Cheers
THANK YOU FOR THE VIDEO.
FOREX BROKER RELIABLE LEVERAGE FOR GERMANY SHOULD BE AT LEAST 200. DO YOU KNOW ANY COMPANY?
Hi mate, sorry but I don’t as I am not into FX trading. Cheers 👋
please I can't fund my account I don't kw why.
Hi, hard for me to comment, just write their support, they'll sort you out. Cheers
Thanks ❤❤❤
My pleasure and thanks for watching 🙏
Trading 212 in Cyprus
This is not red flag...?
Not for me. Cyprus is EU thus part of EU regulations and fund protections as clearly stipulated here www.trading212.com/money-protection Many other banks in EU registered in many Eastern European countries too, I have no issues with it, but if you do, then consider something like Trade Republic, German licensed bank and broker. Plenty of options out there, but I'll keep using Trading 212 as I have been happily for years 😉 Cheers
they are regulated by the uk, eu and Australia, so no
good stuff
Appreciate that, cheers 👋
3:24 why convert eur to usd when you can buy some US companies (mostly bigger ones) on german exchange (XETRA) 😂
Hi Marko, because I do not want to hold EUR, I prefer investing in USD long-term as I feel it will be the stronger currency, but just my personal opinion 😉 Cheers
Who owns 212 trading?
Here is the team & owners www.trading212.com/leadership
@@SmartMoneywithKai they looks very suspicious and untrustworthy, would you trust them to babysit your kid if you had one?
@@petejames1326 That's a weird comparison to make and no, I would not trust any company let alone broker babysit my kid 😂 But look after my money yes, I do with quite significant funds for them since over 2 years and very happy with that 😉
@@SmartMoneywithKai can you make a pie that has us$ stocks and euro currency stocks in the same pie? What the maximum number of stocks in a pie you can have? 50-100?
@@petejames1326 It seems yes and each pie can hold up to 50 stocks 👌