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Make more out of your money Investing

Want to make your money work for you, but need some help from the pros? We can help you achieve your financial goals and optimize your investments.

Our offering for investing your money

Your financial future deserves a solution that fits your life. At AXA, you and your goals are our focus – whether it's building wealth or finding the best investment. With personalized advice and innovative solutions, we help you make the most of your money.

Our investment solutions

SmartFlex capital plan EasyInvest discretionary management
Description Invest for your old age and draw a lump sum Flexible asset investment with a personalized investment strategy
Financing Regular payments of at least CHF 15,000 (3a) / CHF 25,000 (3b) Minimum investment of CHF 7,500, deposits and withdrawals possible at any time
Term min. 10 years, max. 30 years No minimum term
Safety options and services
  • Earnings protection
  • Contract maturity management
  • Investment management
  • Investment management
  • Payout plan
  • Express orders
Advantages
  • Tax advantages
  • Inheritance and bankruptcy privilege
  • Mix of investments with and without investment risk
  • Flexibly adaptable
  • Favorable investment conditions and cost transparency

Why should you invest your money?

When interest rates on your savings accounts are low, it's worth investing your savings in the financial markets. By investing in securities, you can achieve higher returns and gradually build up your assets. And there are various investment options and strategies available to reflect your need for security, returns and accessibility.

Investment options from AXA – one of the world’s largest asset managers – combine the best of digital and personal advice for you. You decide how much much you want to be involved and how much you want to leave to the investment experts at AXA.

What types of investments are there?

Whether classic or modern – anyone looking to invest money today has a wide range of options to choose from. The right type of investment for you depends on your goals, your risk tolerance, and your investment horizon.

The most common options include: 

  • Savings account: A safe solution for short-term reserves, but with little interest
  • Investment funds: Money is pooled and invested in various securities, usually actively managed
  • ETFs: mostly passively managed funds that track an index – cost-effective and transparent
  • Equities: direct investment in companies with corresponding return and risk of loss

These forms are supplemented by sustainable investments, real estate investments, or structured products. For beginners, broad diversification is often recommended – for example, through funds or ETFs. 

Finding the right investment strategy

A well-thought-out investment strategy helps you to use your money in a structured and efficient manner. It should be tailored to your individual circumstances and answer the following questions:

  • What are my goals? (e.g., retirement provision, wealth accumulation, home ownership)
  • How high is my available budget?
  • How risk-tolerant am I?
  • How long can I do without the money I invest?

Only once these points have been clarified can the right combination of investment type, risk, and term be defined. Important: The strategy does not have to be complex – but it should be realistic and fit in with your everyday life.

Realistically assess your risk tolerance

Risk is part of investing, but it can be managed. Losses in value, price fluctuations, and currency influences are normal components of many investments. The decisive factor is how you deal with them

Those who understand and consciously accept the risk can take advantage of opportunities – for example, through higher returns. On the other hand, those who find fluctuations difficult to cope with should opt for safer but less profitable solutions.

Please note: Risk is not inherently bad. It is about keeping it within a framework that suits you – both financially and emotionally. 

What should you consider when it comes to your investment horizon?

Your investment horizon has a significant influence on which products are suitable for you. It makes a difference whether you want to access your money in two, five, or twenty years.

The following generally applies:

  • Short-term (less than 3 years): Capital should be readily available – for example, savings account or short-term bonds
  • Medium term (3 to 7 years): Balanced mix with limited risk
  • Long term (7 years or more): Higher volatility possible, for example, stocks or ETFs with a focus on growth

A clearly defined horizon helps you to better classify setbacks – and contributes to achieving your goals realistically.

Investing money for beginners

Getting started with investing does not have to be complicated or expensive. Even with small amounts and some basic knowledgeyou can take your first steps. You can also find the most important information in our guide.

A sensible start consists of four simple steps:

  1. Secure your nest egg
    Before you think about investing, you should have a financial reserve – ideally three to six months' salary. This buffer should be kept in a savings account where it is available at any time, for example in the event of job loss, illness, or unplanned expenses.
  2. Analyze your budget
    Take an honest look at how much money you have left over each month. Simple household calculators or budget apps can help with this. Important: Only invest what you can afford to do without in the long term – this reduces emotional pressure when prices fluctuate.
  3. Just get started
    No one has to start with individual stocks or speculative products. ETF savings plans, mixed investment funds, or standardized pension solutions are ideal for beginners. They offer broad diversification, low entry costs, and automatic processing.
  4. Seek independent advice
    Especially at the beginning, it makes sense to seek advice from experienced professionals – for example, on investment horizons, risk tolerance, and tax issues. Reputable advice is focused on your goals, not on selling products. 

Tip on investing for beginners: It is better to start with a small, regular amount – for example, CHF 100 per month – rather than waiting for the “perfect” moment. This way, you avoid unnecessary delays and benefit from the so-called cost average effect: When prices fall, you buy more shares, and when they rise, you buy fewer – this balances out fluctuations in the long term. 

Invest sustainably

Sustainability also plays an important role in the financial industry. Those who want to invest money sustainably pay attention to environmental, social, and economic goals – the so-called ESG criteria.

Examples of sustainable investment products:

  • Environmental and climate funds (financing projects that focus on protecting the environment)
  • Companies with a proven social commitment
  • Government bonds with a sustainable purpose (financing projects with environmental and social goals)

These investments make it possible to combine returns with responsibility. Pay attention to transparency and clear criteria – not every “green” product delivers what it promises.

Frequently asked questions

How much do you need before it's worth it to start investing?

Generally, investing is a better way of growing your money than leaving it sitting around in a bank account. The minimum capital requirement varies depending on the solution and provider. With the EasyInvest discretionary mandate, you can invest your money with an initial deposit of CHF 7,500.

Our SmartFlex solutions offer you the following options:

  • SmartFlex investment plan: Here, you can get started with a one-time minimum deposit of CHF 15,000 for Pillar 3a and CHF 25,000 for Pillar 3b solutions.
  • SmartFlex pension plan: With this option, you make regular deposits with a minimum amount of CHF 600 per year.
  • SmartFlex income plan:  Here, you can invest your assets during the investment phase with a one-time minimum deposit of CHF 15,000 and later have them paid out monthly.
What is an ETF? What is an investment fund?

Strictly speaking, both are funds. They are similar in that they both invest not just in one stock or in one bond, but rather in a range of stocks or bonds. This is how investors spread their investment risk. One of the main differences between investment funds and ETFs is the way that securities are selected for the investment portfolio. As a rule, the selections for investment funds are made by a fund manager or possibly even by a committee of experts. ETFs usually automatically replicate an index, such as the SMI. This is where the terms actively managed funds and passively managed funds (= ETFs) come from. Investment funds that use fund managers generally involve higher costs. ETFs have considerably lower operating costs because they don’t have anyone actively managing them.   

How can I invest my money with AXA?

AXA invests your money based on the investment strategy you choose. With digital and personal services, we help you define an investment strategy that meets your needs for security, returns, and availability. We take care of everything in advance to ensure that you have an efficient mix of ETFs, index funds, and actively managed investment funds at your disposal. In established markets, we invest in affordable ETFs and index funds. In markets with more challenging structures, we enlist the expert knowledge of qualified fund managers to unlock additional performance opportunities.

Can I invest my money in sustainable projects?

Our SmartFlex solutions offer sustainability-themed funds as an investment theme. With regard to the EasyInvest product, we can provide you with the portfolio and the corresponding sustainability classification of the funds. 

What tax considerations do I need to take into account when investing my money?

Just like your income, any interest you earn – such as on bank accounts or on bonds – is taxable. Dividend income from equities is also taxable. Any interest earned is taxed based on the marginal tax rate. 

Example: You earn 1% in interest on your savings account at a marginal tax rate of 30%. After the tax deduction, your net interest income is 0.70%.

Important: With endowment insurance, such as the SmartFlex investment plan, no income tax is payable on dividends and interest. You pay a one-time stamp tax of 2.5% when you start the investment, which is generally offset by the tax savings you make over the first four years (depending on income tax, interest and dividends). This is why endowment insurance is advantageous from a tax perspective over the mid to long term. 

Our offering for you and your savings

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