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Stand:updated on 15.08.2025 | Topic Consumer protection Investing money

BaFin explains what you should consider before making an investment decision.

Ba­sic rules of in­vest­ment

Regardless of why you want to invest, you should always consider the risks of the various types of investment in addition to the opportunities they promise. You should also remember that not every product is equally suited to each person. Regardless of why you want to invest, you should always consider the risks of the various types of investment in addition to the opportunities they promise. You should also remember that not every product is equally suited to each person. 

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