Raph Antoine, Author At Bankeronwheels.com

Interactive Brokers Review: Insights From Hundreds Of Investors

April 3, 2024 Raph Antoine

For most individual investors, Interactive Brokers is simply one of the best platforms. While beginners might find its interface and features complex, the platform is a treasure trove for those willing to scale the learning curve. It is suitable for most passive investors. Very competitive ETF trading commissions and FX rates, no ongoing platform fees along with family subaccounts and monthly standing orders largely justify opening an account.

Tools: Compound Interest Calculator

April 2, 2024 Raph Antoine

Understand the impact of compound interest over time and as a multiplier of the invested value. Compare different compounding frequencies.

Should You Invest 100% In Equities?

April 1, 2024 Raph Antoine

We live in extraordinary times. Just a decade ago, the mere idea of launching a website like ours, rooted in evidence-based investing, would seem far-fetched due to a general disinterest. Today, academic insights like the recent paper ‘Beyond the Status Quo: A Critical Assessment of Lifecycle Investment Advice’ by Scott Cederburg, Michael O’Doherty, and Aizhan Anarkulova, which challenges traditional asset allocation are not just noted – they’re often implemented by individual investors.

Currency Royale – Should You Hedge Your Bonds?

April 1, 2024 Raph Antoine

Navigating the world of bonds can be a treacherous journey, especially when it comes to currency hedging.

Can your strategy change based on your home currency? Does it matter if you invest in Euros, or Swiss Francs? Is the British Pound any different? What about other currencies?

Is the decision to hedge impacted by your life situation and goals?

From Tibet To California – 8 Investing Lessons From Cycling The World

March 26, 2024 Raph Antoine

You may think that spending over a decade on Wall Street would teach me more about successful investing than cycling.

Surpringly, successful investing is more about perspective and wisdom than technicals.

From Tibet to California, here are 8 Investing lessons I learned from Cycling the World.

Interactive Brokers – How To Identify Stock Exchanges In Europe?

March 22, 2024 Raph Antoine

Interactive Brokers (IBKR) is one of the largest and most sophisticated brokers in the world.

However, understanding how to identify a Stock Exchange may not always be the easiest. Here is how it works.

Cycling In Japan – 2 Secret Maps, Best Islands and Seasons.

March 21, 2024 Raph Antoine

Between 2019 and 2023, I spent close to a year in Japan. I cycled over 4,000 km from Hokkaido to Okinawa. Here are some tips on how you can make the best of your trip to the country of the rising sun.

Developed Markets ex-US: How To Control Your Allocation To U.S. Stocks

March 18, 2024 Raph Antoine

From March 2024, Xtrackers MSCI World ex USA UCITS ETF allows you to control exposure to the US Markets.

SAXO Review: Pros & Cons For EU & UK Investors

March 13, 2024 Raph Antoine

A few years ago, SAXO wouldn’t be on our radar. It was a fairly expensive platform built mainly for traders. However, since their acquisition of the Dutch Bank BinckBank, part of the focus has shifted towards long-term investors. In January 2024, SAXO also reduced certain fees, making it an interesting Broker for investors in Europe. But, the fees still look prohibitive in the UK.

7 Ways To Park Your Cash: Risk-Return Tradeoffs

March 13, 2024 Raph Antoine

Bank Deposits have their merits, but let’s face it, they provide you with a tiny fraction of the market yields. What are all your short-term investing options ? Today, let’s look at the trade-offs.