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You can invest in international index funds through the Arion app and online banking.
You can invest in international index funds through the Arion app and online banking.
An index fund is a type of equity fund that aims to track the performance of a specific stock market index.
Instead of picking individual shares, the fund invests in all the companies in the index, in roughly the same proportions.
This means that when the value of the companies rises or falls, the fund generally follows the same trend.
When you invest in an index fund, you invest in many different companies through a single fund.
Because the fund tracks a selected index, you can clearly see where your money is invested.
It offers a simple way to build a diversified portfolio with a long-term perspective.
You can invest in international index funds anytime, anywhere.
The Arion app also gives you a clear overview of your portfolio, making it easy to track your investments and monitor their performance.
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The fund tracks the performance of the 500 largest U.S. companies. It may suit investors who are comfortable with some ups and downs in their investment's value.
The fund tracks an index made up of large and mid-sized companies across developed European markets.
It only invests in companies that meet specific responsible investment criteria.
The fund tracks an index of large and mid-sized companies across 23 developed markets worldwide.
It invests only in companies that meet responsible investment criteria.
The fund tracks an index of large and mid-sized companies across 24 emerging markets worldwide.
It invests only in companies that meet responsible investment criteria.
You can buy and sell these funds in the same way as other Arion Bank funds, through Funds in the app or online banking.
Select the fund
Enter the amount you would like to invest
Confirm the purchase
Selling works in the same way. Select the fund, enter the amount or percentage you would like to sell, and confirm the sale.
Please note that you must have a securities account to buy and sell funds.
Before you can invest in funds, you first need to open a securities account with Arion Bank.
As part of the process, you will be asked a few questions about your investment knowledge and experience. We will then open a securities account for you, which is required to settle transactions involving securities and funds.
Your securities account will appear in the Arion app and online banking within a few minutes. Once it is visible, you can start buying and selling funds.
No, you don't need to invest a minimum amount to buy international index funds.
Transactions in international index funds typically take four business days to be completed, whether you are buying or selling.
Once the transaction has been processed, it will appear in your securities account.
Yes, international index funds can be a great option for regular investing.
You can easily set up a monthly investment plan, either in the Arion app or through online banking.
Yes, you can invest in funds even if you are not an Arion Bank customer. To get started, simply download the Arion app, which is free to use.
Yes, children can also save and invest in these funds.
To invest in funds, a guardian must first open a securities account on the child's behalf. Once the account is in place, investments can be bought and sold in the usual way.
International index funds are available in either euros (EUR) or US dollars (USD), depending on the fund.
When you invest, the fund automatically converts Icelandic króna (ISK) into its currency. When you sell your investment, the currency is automatically converted back into Icelandic króna.
No. Fund holdings and transactions are automatically included in your tax return.
You pay tax on any gains when you sell fund units.
Index funds, as the name suggests, track a specific market index. These funds hold the shares in the index, weighted by market value.
In actively managed funds, fund managers make informed investment decisions about which securities to buy to maximise the fund's performance.
Management fees generally differ between actively managed funds and index funds. This difference is partly due to the work involved in analysing, selecting and monitoring securities.
No fees are charged when buying and selling funds in the app or online banking. Custody and service fees are charged according to the current price list.