Independent, fact-checked analysis. Tax rules and data updated for April 2026.
In-depth, plain-English articles on ETF investing from an Irish perspective. Tax, brokers, fund analysis, and strategy — written for Irish investors.
Under Ireland's 38% Exit Tax regime, accumulating ETFs are almost always the more tax-efficient choice. Worked numbers, the deferred-tax compounding effect, and when distributing still wins.
Read guideWhat is and is not available on Revolut Invest in Ireland, how gains are taxed under Irish law (CGT vs Exit Tax), why direct US stock dividends are tax-inefficient, and when to switch to a proper UCITS broker.
Read guideThe Vanguard FTSE All-World UCITS ETF (ISIN IE00BK5BQT80) explained for Irish investors — what it is, how it is taxed under the new 38% exit tax, where to buy it, and how it compares to IWDA + EIMI.
Read guideBudget 2026 cut Irish exit tax from 41% to 38% from 1 January 2026 — but kept the 8-year deemed disposal rule. Worked examples, what it means for your portfolio, and what to expect next.
Read guideThe single most misunderstood aspect of ETF investing in Ireland. We walk through exactly how deemed disposal works, with real numbers and worked examples.
Read guideTwo popular approaches to global equity investing — one fund vs two. We compare fees, simplicity, emerging market exposure, and practical considerations for Irish investors.
Read guideThree years after Trading 212 launched in Ireland, and two years after Lightyear arrived, DEGIRO retains a strong position. We examine why — and when the newer platforms win.
Read guideStep-by-step instructions for opening a self-directed PRSA in Ireland, choosing an ETF portfolio inside it, and maximising your tax relief.
Read guideWhy you should own CSPX or SPPW rather than SPY or VOO — and how the 15% withholding tax rate for Irish-domiciled funds adds up to real money over time.
Read guideDo you invest a windfall all at once, or spread it out? The evidence, the psychology, and the practical Irish angle — including how different strategies interact with the deemed disposal rule.
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