You have a depot, deposited money, and now want to make your first trade. Exciting and a bit scary at the same time. This guide takes away the fear — step by step.

Before the Trade: Preparation

1. Choose Your Instrument

For the very first trade we recommend: iShares Core MSCI World ETF. Why? Maximum diversification, minimum risk, globally recognized.

2. Decide the Amount

For the first trade: 50-100 euros. No more. It is not about the profit — it is about learning the process.

3. Choose the Order Type

For the beginning: Market Order. You buy immediately at the current price. Simple, fast, understandable.

The Trade: Step by Step

Step 1: Search for MSCI World
Step 2: Tap on iShares Core MSCI World
Step 3: Tap Buy
Step 4: Enter amount (e.g., 100 euros)
Step 5: Choose Market Order
Step 6: Check summary (price, fees, amount)
Step 7: Swipe right to confirm
Step 8: Done. You now own ETF shares.

After the Trade: What Now?

Immediately: Check your portfolio — you see the new position with current value
Next day: Value will fluctuate slightly. That is normal. Do not panic at -1%.
After one week: Set up a monthly savings plan (same ETF, e.g., 50 euros on the 1st)
After one month: Check if savings plan is running. Done. Do not tinker with it.

What Is Normal After the First Trade?

Constantly checking the price: Normal in the first week. Stops on its own.
Nervousness at -2%: Completely normal. For an ETF, -2% is daily noise, not a cause for concern.
Wanting more: Good! But stick to the plan. No second trade from FOMO.

The Most Common First Trade Mistake

Buying too little and overthinking too much. Some spend weeks deciding whether to invest 50 or 100 euros. Perfectionism is the enemy of beginning.

Bottom Line: Your first trade does not have to be perfect. It just has to BE. Click buy, learn the process, and build from there.