{"type":"document","data":{"id":"f10f0045-d5df-4a18-9afa-6e1eb41d7ea9","localeString":"en-GB","publishDate":"2026-04-02T11:01:27.248+02:00","contentType":"onecms:categoryPage","hasMacro":false,"flexPageMetadata":{"afmBanner":false,"robotInstruction":{"noIndex":false,"noFollow":false},"description":"Discover the basics of investing with the ING Investing Starter Kit. 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You may lose all or part of your investment. The value of your investments can fluctuate, and past performance is no guarantee of future results. <a data-type=\"internal\" href=\"/en/personal/investing/investments-at-ing/risks-of-investing-per-investment-type\">Learn more about the risks of investing</a> and how to manage them.</p><p>Investments that support environmental or social goals can be included in our investment options: Portfolio Management (Vermogensbeheer) and Easy Invest (Eenvoudig Beleggen). However, these options do not exclusively focus on such investments, financially attractive companies remain important. For more details on ING’s Sustainable Investing policy, visit <a data-type=\"internal\" href=\"/particulier/beleggen/duurzaam-beleggen/esg\">ing.nl/ESG</a>.</p><p>*This translation is intended for the customer’s convenience only. In the event of any inconsistency between the English translation and the original Dutch version, the original Dutch version shall prevail.</p>"}}]}}}