Posts by Dirkjan

Dirkjan Vis is the owner of Eurolutions, the company behind websites such as investmentplatforms.eu, crowdfundmarkt.nl, investeerders.nl, and several other titles.

Since 2002, Dirkjan has been active as an independent entrepreneur. Additionally, he is an investor and business angel. He also serves as a board member and secretary at BAN Nederland, the trade association for business angels.

On investmentplatforms.eu, he writes about the steps he has taken as a business angel and provides insights on making investment decisions via online platforms, whether in stocks, cryptocurrencies, real estate, or other investment opportunities.

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Mintos review

By Dirkjan - last updated on 25 November 2025.

Mintos is an online investment platform. Our editorial staff is positive about it: in our review we rated it a 9 out of 10. The platform offers a fairly stable and high return on loans. For this review, we created two accounts and invested in several loans, both manually and by the Mintos Core-option. We also checked the money fund.

Freedom24 review

By Dirkjan - last updated on 16 June 2025.

Freedom24 is an online investment platform where you can trade more than one million shares, exchange-traded funds, bonds and American options. In our latest review, it received a score of 7. We are currently most positive about the opportunities to invest in bonds on this platform.

eToro review

By Dirkjan - last updated on 27 October 2026.

eToro combines a beginner-friendly interface with a broad range of investment products. New investors can easily buy stocks, ETFs, cryptocurrencies and commodities such as gold and silver, while more active traders can also access higher-risk products such as CFDs. In our review, we rate eToro a 7.5.

Trade Republic review

By Dirkjan - last updated on 14 September 2026.

On Trade Republic you can buy and sell stocks, ETFs and other financial products. In our latest review we rate it 7.5. The platform offers a user-friendly interface, fractional investing, and interest on uninvested funds. We also see downsides, such as the mix with high-risk products and limited investment information.

Best savings accounts in Europe

By Dirkjan - last updated on 2 April 2025.

Instead of opening a local savings account, online you can easily find higher interest rates at banks abroad. The differences between a local savings account, and a high yield savings account in another country are often significant. Brokers and p2p platforms often offer even higher rates, but there are some risks to watch out for.

Stock brokers in Europe

By Dirkjan - last updated on 9 June 2026.

Compare popular European stock brokers such as DEGIRO, Trade Republic, eToro or Scalable Capital. Our selection focuses on retail investors and takes into account costs, investment products and ease of use. The best broker depends on your investment strategy and experience.

Investing in agricultural land

By Dirkjan - last updated on 27 June 2025.

Investing in land can be profitable and offer long-term returns. The average farmland values in Europe continue to rise, making it an attractive investment. Property investments are also recession-proof, making them a good portfolio diversifier. After all, land stays in high demand as the global population keeps growing.

Crowdfunding platforms

By Dirkjan - last updated on 8 July 2026.

Crowdfunding is a popular way to invest in Europe. From loans and real estate to startup shares, there are many platforms to choose from. We reviewed and selected the best European crowdfunding platforms for investors looking for returns and diversification.

Peer-to-peer lending platforms

By Dirkjan - last updated on 9 June 2026.

Peer-to-peer lending is growing in popularity in Europe. Online P2P platforms make it easy to invest, and funding loans for businesses or other individuals can be quite profitable. Some of the best P2P websites in Europe target annual returns of 10 percent or more.

Startup investing platforms

By Dirkjan - last updated on 27 July 2026.

Startup investing platforms give retail investors access to young, high-growth companies. In the past, these investment opportunities were mainly available to venture capital firms and business angels. Today, you can invest in startups online by buying shares or a convertible loan, often with relatively small amounts.