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You can lose your deposit or part of it. The value of your investment can go up and down. Results from the past do not offer a guarantee for the future. <a href=\"https://www.ing.nl/en/personal/investing/investments-at-ing/risks-of-investing-per-investment-type\">Read more about the risks of investing and how to limit them.</a></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span>Investments that contribute to environmental or social goals may be part of our investment options Portfolio Management and Easy Invest. However, their purpose is not only to invest in such companies. Investing in financially attractive companies is also important. For more information about ING’s sustainable investing policy, go to ing.nl/ESG.</span></span></span></p><p><span lang=\"EN-US\" dir=\"ltr\"><span><span>*This translation is intended for the customer’s convenience only. 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