If you want to further diversify your portfolio, government bonds could be an option. They are an interesting tool for expanding the security component of your own portfolio. In this article, you will learn exactly how government bonds work and what you should know before investing. In brief: The government can raise money to implement […]

Aleks Bleck
Aleks Bleck is the heart and soul of Northern Finance and was already a shareholder, lender and ETF investor at the age of 18. His focus is on P2P lending and passive ETFs. Aleks founded Northern Finance in 2017 while studying business administration in Lüneburg.
He built up the YouTube channel alongside his main job in investment and corporate banking before finally focusing on Northern Finance full-time.
- Investor for 10 years
- Business studies, investment and corporate banking
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Neobrokers have one disadvantage, and that is the selection of shares and ETFs that investors can buy through these platforms. While the most popular shares are almost always included, investors are often disappointed when searching for less popular securities, especially in terms of price. That is why we are looking at why a second account […]

Gold has been an established investment for thousands of years and remains a popular choice for many investment portfolios today. It is particularly renowned for its security and as a crisis-resistant investment during difficult economic times. Diversification is also often a reason for investing in gold. But is it still worth investing in gold today? […]

Most savers are aware that shares are the most lucrative form of investment. Nevertheless, they are put off by the sheer number of listed companies in Europe and around the world. A good investment option is to invest in a European ETFs. In this article, you can learn more about the pros and cons of […]

CapTrader is one of the oldest German online brokers. And with its huge range of services and favourable terms, it can easily hold its own against its younger competitors! Here you can find out how large the number of available products really is and why you should have experience in stock market trading at CapTrader. […]

Roads, schools, hospitals, telephone lines… infrastructure is the basis of our modern life. But does the high importance of the sector also affect the companies involved? We analyse whether an infrastructure ETF is worthwhile and what the industry’s prospects for the future are! In brief: Infrastructure is a central building block of our society and […]

There is always demand for everyday consumer goods, even when the economy is struggling. This makes an ETF tracking such consumer goods an attractive investment! Here you can find out which ETFs are currently the best and which brokers offer the lowest fees for investing in them. In brief Consumer Staples are products such as […]

3D printing processes make it possible to create three-dimensional objects from different materials. Thanks to the wide range of applications – from tiny computer parts, prostheses and toys to large components for buildings – the technologies are becoming increasingly popular. Although the concept is thought to have enormous potential, the companies involved are usually still […]

Semiconductors are the ‘new oil’ of the global economy. Without chips, there would be no artificial intelligence (AI), no electric vehicles and no modern factories. If you want to benefit from technological progress in 2026, the following ETFs may be of interest to you. In this guide, you’ll find out which ETFs are leading the […]

Investing in manufacturing companies is an obvious choice for many investors. Thanks to industrial ETFs, it is particularly easy to get started with reduced risk. However, although industry plays such an important role in our economy, the successes have recently failed to materialise! Internal and external influences have caused problems for manufacturing companies. Can investors […]

Banks, insurance companies and the like have been growing significantly faster than the rest of the market for years. This makes an investment in financial sector ETFs particularly attractive! At the same time, however, there are fears of a bubble that could burst at any time. This is not an easy environment for investors who […]

ETFs are the ideal instrument for investing in individual sectors with high potential. The areas of electromobility, autonomous driving and the automotive industry in general are particularly interesting for this! Fortunately, there are already numerous ETFs for electromobility and the like, but do they deliver what they promise? Which product offers the best return? And […]

Energy generation from solar, wind and other sources will experience an enormous boom over the next few years, as current methods are no longer sustainable. The perfect time for investors to invest in ETFs for renewable energy! After all, the expansion of such non-fossil energies is by no means complete! The high demand for ETFs […]

Unlike so many investors, I don’t invest in a conventional global portfolio with a 70/30 weighting. No, my strategy is more offensive and places greater emphasis on China and the emerging markets than on the USA. You can find out whether I have been successful with this ETF strategy in recent years in today’s article. […]

I invested in P2P loans on PeerBerry from 2019 to 2022, achieving a return of just under 10 per cent at times. Nevertheless, I withdrew my investment from the platform and shifted it to alternative providers. In this report, you’ll find out everything about my experience with PeerBerry, the pros and cons for investors on […]

Want to profit from Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, but afraid of hacks, fake coins and high volatility? Many beginners fail not only because of the fluctuations, but also because of the complicated technology and constant uncertainty. Crypto ETFs take a lot of that stress off your shoulders. Instead of wallets and private keys, you get […]

The compound interest effect is often regarded as a miracle cure for wealth accumulation. In reality, however, the idea of simply accumulating wealth after a one-time investment often does not work. Those who start late or can only invest irregularly are wasting potential. That’s why I have specifically included higher-yield investments in my portfolio alongside […]

Your ETF search can be a big challenge. This makes it all the more important to know which key figures and aspects we should pay attention to. No problem! Today we take a close look at how we can analyse an ETF candidate! If you are interested in such tips and tricks or have questions […]

When investing in ETFs, as with other financial instruments, your own strategy is crucial. There are many different ways to achieve your personal financial goals. Today we have taken a closer look at what this can look like in practice, what the most popular and best-known methods are and how they perform in reality. Northern […]

When it comes to building up assets, it is often difficult to give specific tips. For one person, even €25 per month may be difficult to manage. Others may have no problem investing over €1000. And for still others, being able to invest €500 is a challenge. But they all have one thing in common: […]

Word has long since got round that you can invest in ETFs free of charge with Trade Republic. But the range of savings plans on offer has now also increased to over 400!

