ETFs are yesterday's news. Your money can do more.
ETFs were the top product for low-risk, long-term investing for a long time, but the financial world is evolving. Direct Indexing is next.
What is Direct Indexing?
Direct Indexing allows you to replicate a stock market index directly by buying the underlying stocks — similar to an ETF. The difference is that with Direct Indexing, you personally hold the individual stocks of an index and can tailor them to your values and preferences, giving you greater flexibility in selection and additional tax optimization opportunities. And all of this comes without the typical ETF management fees.
Why Direct Indexing is better than ETFs.
Portfolio
Personalization
Customize your investments individually: Choose exactly the companies that match your values and optimally align your portfolio. Realist gives you the freedom to set your own priorities.
Extreme
Cost Efficiency
Save more with fewer fees: By directly owning stocks, you eliminate the cost structure of traditional funds. This way, more returns remain for your personal investment goals.
Secure
Shareholder Benefits
Take advantage of real shareholder perks: With Realist, you benefit directly from dividends and voting rights. This gives you full control over your investment – and the best starting position.
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With the Realist app, you can easily set savings goals and align your investment with an index of your choice using direct indexing. No expert knowledge or hidden costs required.
Learn more about our appThe most important questions about Direct Indexing
What is the difference between direct indexing and an ETF?
I've already invested in ETFs. Does it make sense for me to switch to Realist?
With Direct Indexing, do I have to pay fees on each share I own through Direct Indexing?
Do I have to build a portfolio from scratch?
Isn't it more costly to manage hundreds of stocks through direct indexing?
The value of investments and any income from them may fluctuate and investors may not get back the full amount invested.
@Realist 2025