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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ETF
Trade Republic – A Review
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 cash […]
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Lightyear Investment App: Review
Lightyear is one of several new 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 including . Lightyear first launched its trading app in the UK market in Q3 2021 and expanded into Ireland and most […]
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Tax on Savings Interest in Ireland
In Ireland, the government charge a tax on the interest you receive on savings accounts in Ireland.This tax is known as Deposit Interest Retention Tax or DIRT for short. The rate of DIRT in 2023 is 33% It has been this rate Since January 1st 2020 Banks deduct DIRT automatically from the interest paid on […]
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Investment Trusts Vs ETFs
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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