Investment Literacy Events in Belgium
Join practical workshops and discussions designed for people who want to understand their financial options better.
We run events throughout the year in Brugge and occasionally in Brussels. Most are hands-on sessions where you work through real scenarios. Some are informal meetups where experienced investors share what they've learned. All are designed to help you make more informed decisions about your money.
Common Investment Concerns We Address
Understanding Belgian Tax Implications
Belgian tax rules around investments can feel overwhelming. We walk through actual examples of how different investment types are taxed, what reporting you need to do, and how to keep proper records that make tax season less stressful.
Building a Balanced Portfolio
Knowing what mix of stocks, bonds, and other assets makes sense for your situation isn't obvious. Our sessions help you think through your timeline, risk comfort level, and financial goals so you can build something that actually fits your life.
Avoiding Common Pitfalls
Most people make similar mistakes when starting out with investments. We share real examples of what can go wrong and practical ways to avoid those situations, based on what we've seen work and not work over the years.
Managing Market Volatility
When markets drop, emotions run high. We discuss strategies for staying calm and making rational decisions when your portfolio value fluctuates, including when it might make sense to adjust your approach versus when to stay the course.
Upcoming Sessions
These are the events we have scheduled for the rest of 2025. Registration opens six weeks before each session.
ETF Selection Workshop
Practical session on comparing ETFs, understanding expense ratios, and choosing funds that align with your investment approach. We'll work through real examples together.
In-Person • BruggeRetirement Planning Basics
How to think about retirement savings in Belgium, including pension pillars, tax-advantaged accounts, and realistic projections for what you might need.
Online SessionRisk Assessment Session
Interactive workshop to help you understand your actual risk tolerance versus what you think it might be. We use scenario planning to test different market conditions.
In-Person • BruggePortfolio Review Workshop - December 2025
Our most popular annual session. Bring your current portfolio allocation and we'll work through it together in small groups. You'll get feedback from both facilitators and other participants who are at similar stages in their investment journey. This is designed for people who already have investments and want a fresh perspective.
What You Can Expect at Our Events
- Real examples from Belgian investors who have been through similar situations. We focus on practical lessons learned rather than theoretical concepts.
- Time to work through your own scenarios with guidance from facilitators who understand Belgian financial regulations and market conditions.
- Small group discussions where you can ask questions and hear how others are thinking about similar challenges.
- Reference materials you can take home, including checklists, calculation templates, and resource lists for continued learning.
- Follow-up support through our online community where past participants share updates and continue discussions between events.
Most participants tell us the most valuable part is hearing from people at different stages of their investment journey. Someone who started five years ago often has insights that textbooks don't cover.
Real Experience from Past Participants
I'd been putting money into a savings account for years but knew inflation was eating away at it. After the first workshop in early 2023, I finally understood enough to start investing in index funds. The tax session was especially helpful because I was completely lost on how to report everything correctly. Two years in, my portfolio is doing what I hoped it would, and I feel confident making adjustments when needed.
Join Our Next Event
Registration typically opens six weeks before each session. We keep groups small to ensure everyone gets time for questions and hands-on practice.
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