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5 popular commodities to invest in
The commodities market offers greater stability, liquidity and future profitability, thanks to the increase in demand for them. Investments in raw materials are an excellent bet on the future and BBVA New Gen is the necessary connection between the investor and the market of his preference.
Why invest in precious metals like gold?
Precious metals have been characterized as the safe asset par excellence that investors turn to when financial market fluctuations cause concern and during 2020, they showed a positive trend that has attracted investors from different categories, but what are the reasons for which investing in precious metals is beneficial?
What’s blocking you from investing?
Many times we hear phrases like "I’m too young to invest" or "investing is for millionaires" but nothing is further from the reality. Investing is a smart way to build a sustainable future and the time to start is now.
Gold: a safe asset
When is it good to invest in gold? Is gold a good choice as a safe haven asset? Join us to discover the details of gold as a safe haven asset.
Post COVID Generation: How we have changed as investors
The pandemic affected every aspect of people’s lives, including investment priorities. What kind of company is now attracting the attention of investors of the post-covid generation? How did society’s priorities change? Technology, health and sustainability industries lead the way.
Evergrande: the future real estate crisis?
Another real estate bubble about to burst: we give you 5 keys to understand the Evergrande case and the possibility of another real estate crisis like the one in 2008.
BBVA Switzerland launches New Gen, a new online investment account with many attractive features
New Gen, BBVA in Switzerland's new online investment account, allows customers to invest quickly in the most innovative investment trends on the market
Lakes in Switzerland: the most refreshing alternative in summer
The lakes, together with the mountains in Switzerland, are the country's most characteristic natural elements.
Advantages and disadvantages of investing in commodities
Raw materials are objects that we obtain from nature and that serve as inputs in the production of derived products. For example, cotton is the basis for the textile industry, or petroleum for the polymer industry.
Advantages and disadvantages of investing in equities
As soon as we start investing, we immediately come across the first two categories that we need to know and understand before making an investment decision, especially if the objective is to preserve and grow our assets.
Advantages and disadvantages of investing in mixed funds
Mixed investment funds are funds that in their structure include fixed income instruments, such as government or corporate bonds, and equity instruments, mainly stocks or ETFs.
BBVA in Switzerland improves its electronic banking, including a trading module
After more than a year of testing, BBVA in Switzerland launches today, June 7, a new e-banking system, more modern, intuitive and complete. One of the main features of the new e-banking is the incorporation of a new trading module, where the clients will be able to trade stocks, ETFs and mutual funds. This is a first in the Swiss banking industry. Another great innovation in the Swiss banking industry and probably worldwide is the addition of the new module for trading cryptocurrencies, which will be available to all customers from June 21.
Scam alert: a campaign of malicious messages and calls impersonating BBVA has been detected.
A campaign of malicious messages distributed via SMS or digital instant messaging channels (Smishing) has recently been detected. The messages impersonate BBVA and inform the recipients that there has been some anomaly or suspicious attempt to access their accounts, cards or other banking products, asking them to “verify” certain data through a link shown in the message.
The importance of emotions in the world of investment
Traditional theories of finance tend to see people as rational beings who try to maximize utility and have perfect information. But are we humans like that? The answer is not. Sometimes we humans are rational, but at other times we are guided by our emotions or look for shortcuts, given our inability to process all available information.
Understanding the socially responsible investing
It's no secret that socially responsible investing now occupies centre stage amongst investors and asset managers. How can we implement socially responsible investing processes?
Is gold a good safe heaven?
El primer activo en el que pesamos para proteger nuestro patrimonio, cuando la economía se encuentra en recesión y los bancos centrales inundan de liquidez los mercados, suele ser el oro.
Discover the 10 keys to good health
According to medical experts, the key to good health lies in a balanced life, with appropriate eating habits, sufficient rest, and regular exercise to counteract the sedentary lifestyle so prevalent in modern societies.
World Environment Day
5th June is World Environment Day. A day on which the United Nations reminds us of the need to protect the environment. This year the slogan is “Beat plastic pollution” along with “Remember, if you can’t reuse it, refuse it”. At BBVA Switzerland, we have put this slogan into practice and introduced new office habits.
Advantages and disadvantages of fixed income investments
Selecting the type of investments that suits your needs can take time of research and understanding. Here are the pros and cons of 'fixed income to help you make a better investment decision.
BBVA's podcasts on gender equality and diversity.
This month, women are the protagonists. We compile BBVA's best podcasts on gender equality and diversity.
Webinar: 'How to invest in Fixed Income taking into account the current environment'
BBVA in Switzerland organized a webinar on Fixed Income on March 25. It was broadcasted live and in English through its own Youtube channel. On this occasion the investment experts, Alberto Villasán and Diego Balsa, will analyze the situation in the current environment and the best investment strategies in fixed income during this year 2021.
Health benefits of physical exercise and medical checks
We know that taking part in a physical exercise on a regular basis provides multiple health benefits.
Webinar Private Equity Vision 2021
BBVA in Switzerland organized a webinar on Private Equity on February 10th. The webinar was broadcasted live through its own Youtube channel. On this occasion the experts in Third Party Products, David Requena and Maria Arroyo, analyze the situation of Private Equity in the current environment and investment strategies for this year 2021.
Weekly Key: What is happening this week? 22.02.2021
Coronavirus cases worldwide decrease significantly as vaccination campaigns progress. Markets react with slight stock market declines and yield rallies.
How to eat from the age of 50
Health care has to be throughout life, but your 50s are a defining period. Becoming aware of your body and the changes it experiences will help you take better care of yourself and better manage your health to enter the new stages with good quality of life.
BBVA launches its first commercial solution for the trading and custody of bitcoin in Switzerland
BBVA has begun to roll out the trials of what will become its first commercial service for the trading and custody of digital assets. The new service, which is to be offered through BBVA Switzerland, will make it possible to manage bitcoin transactions and have deposits in this cryptocurrency.
