TREESTEP Blog

Investing, gamification and behavioral finance — articles to invest better and stay motivated for the long run.

Analysis

Investing in AI in 2026: ETFs, stocks, or a bubble?

You may already be exposed to AI through your world ETF. AI ETFs, Nvidia, bubble risk: the honest take before you rush in.

Comparison

Trade Republic 2% savings vs Livret A

2% gross taxed vs 1.5% net tax-free: the honest after-tax comparison, and the real hierarchy for placing your savings in 2026.

Gamification

Gamified investing explained

How video game mechanics apply to stock market investing to keep you disciplined. Why it works and how TREESTEP uses it.

Comparison

The 8 best portfolio tracker apps 2026

A complete comparison: free vs paid, simple vs advanced, and the only app that truly gamifies your investing experience.

Getting started

How much to start investing in 2026?

The real answer: as little as €10 today. Minimums by broker, realistic amounts, and why consistency beats your starting capital.

Comparison

Boursorama vs Bourse Direct vs Trade Republic

An honest comparison of the 3 most popular brokers in France. Fees, PEA, interface — which one fits your profile?

Review

Revolut for investing — my honest review

An appealing app, but what they don't tell you: no PEA, hidden fees and unfavorable taxation for French residents.

Strategy

My first ETF portfolio

A concrete example with 1 to 3 ETFs, PEA-friendly. Exactly what I wish someone had shown me to get started.

Debate

Stocks vs real estate: which actually returns more?

Real returns, leverage, taxes and liquidity — the real French comparison without the clichés.

Advice

7 tips to start investing in stocks

Not platitudes. 7 concrete tips with immediate actions for real beginners who finally want to get started.

Investing guides

Free beginner guides on PEA, ETFs, DCA and taxes — everything to get started right.

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