{"type":"document","data":{"id":"0600603c-65e4-4820-8d2a-fc88111b09c9","localeString":"en-GB","publishDate":"2026-03-31T14:20:57.644+02:00","contentType":"onecms:productPage","hasMacro":false,"flexPageMetadata":{"afmBanner":false,"robotInstruction":{"noIndex":false,"noFollow":false},"description":"A middle ground between risk and potential return. Discover how this approach could align with your investment goals."},"mainHeaderZone":{"componentType":"productHeader","coreHeader":{"body":"Erik wants to achieve returns, but without taking on excessive risks. He’s looking for a middle ground between security and growth potential. That’s why, through Easy Invest (Eenvoudig Beleggen), he invests in the ING Global Index Portfolio Balanced, which offers a balanced allocation between equities and bonds. This page is an English translation of the original Dutch version.*","headerImage":{"transformBaseUrl":"https://assets.ing.com/transform/7a7aa317-2685-4718-a7a5-a04c75f36015/Man-balancing-and-spinning-a-wet-tennis-ball-on-his-thumb","type":"image","width":5436,"original":"https://assets.ing.com/m/53f7612b526d2fd6/original/Man-balancing-and-spinning-a-wet-tennis-ball-on-his-thumb.jpg","extension":"jpg"},"title":"Balanced and intentional","subtitle":"ING Global Index Portfolio Balanced"},"backLink":{"textLink":{"url":"/en/personal/investing/investments-at-ing","text":"Start investing at ING"}}},"flexZone":{"flexComponents":[{"componentType":"sectionTitle","title":"What does this fund entail?"},{"componentType":"paragraph","richBody":{"value":"<p>This fund consists of 50% equities and 50% bonds. This way, you benefit from the growth potential of equities, while the bonds provide a more stable foundation. If equities decline, bonds can help cushion the impact—and vice versa.</p>"}},{"componentType":"sectionTitle","title":"How do investors like Erik experience the market?"},{"componentType":"paragraph","richBody":{"value":"<p>Erik knows that the market sometimes falls and then rises again. That’s part of the process. When his portfolio temporarily lost value, he understood that his bonds provided stability. Because Erik continued investing during the dip, he was able to buy more shares at a lower price and later benefit when prices rose again.</p>"}},{"componentType":"sectionTitle","title":"When is this strategy right for you?"},{"componentType":"productFeatures","highlighted":false,"items":[{"body":"You have an investment horizon of at least 3 years and prefer a balanced approach."},{"body":"You aim for growth but don’t feel comfortable with large fluctuations."},{"body":"You want a good mix of stability and expected return."}]},{"componentType":"sectionTitle","title":"Real-life scenario"},{"componentType":"paragraph","richBody":{"value":"<p>Suppose you&apos;re saving for a car in 4 years. You want your money to grow, but you also don’t want to risk losing a large portion of your investment right before the purchase. In that case, the ING Global Index Portfolio Balanced could be a good choice, as it offers a balance between growth and safety.</p>"}},{"componentType":"highlight","title":"Hint!","richBody":{"value":"<p>Markets fluctuate, but discipline pays off. By investing monthly, you ensure that you enter the market at both low and high prices, which helps reduce the impact of volatility.</p>"}},{"componentType":"accordion","accordionList":[{"title":"ING Global Index Portfolio Balanced","richBody":{"value":"<p>By choosing the ING Global Index Portfolio Balanced, you opt for a well-balanced mix of equity trackers and bond trackers.</p>"},"alignedImage":{"transformBaseUrl":"https://assets.ing.com/transform/216c2a96-6c92-436f-aa2e-8691c9545921/risico-indicator-3","altTextNL":"risico-indicator-3","original":"https://assets.ing.com/m/a43cbcb76d790fe/original/risico-indicator-3.jpg","extension":"jpg"},"textLinks":[{"url":"https://www.ing-isim.lu/webisim/content/dam/isim/pdf/ing-aria/ing-global-index-portfolio-balanced/KIIDOC-EN-LU1693143064.pdf","text":"Read the Key Information Document, with information about the characteristics, risks, and costs of this fund (PDF) (English version)"},{"url":"/particulier/beleggen/ing-investment-office/ing-global-index-portfolio-fonds-profiel-balanced","text":"Want to know more? (Dutch only)"},{"url":"https://www.ing-isim.lu/webisim/content/dam/isim/pdf/ing-aria/factsheets/FS-EN-LU1693143064.pdf","text":"Factsheet (PDF) (English)"}]}]},{"componentType":"cards","cards":[{"componentType":"productCard","cardType":"product","cardSize":"small","title":"Sophie: cautious and calm","image":{"transformBaseUrl":"https://assets.ing.com/transform/8bb97144-303d-4e98-b4a8-6bb46c5c0c01/Conservative-Sophie","type":"image","width":1888,"original":"https://assets.ing.com/m/72ae69c03456975b/original/Conservative-Sophie.png","extension":"png"},"link":{"url":"/particulier/beleggen/beleggen-bij-ing/conservative-sophie"}},{"componentType":"productCard","cardType":"product","cardSize":"small","title":"Lucas: confident and goal-oriented","image":{"transformBaseUrl":"https://assets.ing.com/transform/65c702d0-6e23-434b-a651-c83461423eca/Active-Lucas","type":"image","width":1888,"original":"https://assets.ing.com/m/73f1ba793bdbc1a/original/Active-Lucas.png","extension":"png"},"link":{"url":"/en/personal/investing/investments-at-ing/active-lucas"}},{"componentType":"productCard","cardType":"product","cardSize":"small","title":"Anna: adventurous and full of confidence","image":{"transformBaseUrl":"https://assets.ing.com/transform/a3c4b75e-d412-4847-b9c9-404fa88f58d9/Dynamic-Anna","type":"image","width":1888,"original":"https://assets.ing.com/m/74f4f76a7a8c8c77/original/Dynamic-Anna.png","extension":"png"},"link":{"url":"/en/personal/investing/investments-at-ing/dynamic-anna"}},{"componentType":"productCard","cardType":"product","cardSize":"small","title":"Your way of investing","image":{"transformBaseUrl":"https://assets.ing.com/transform/9a5cda35-0992-427c-af6e-73a34de46a51/Jouw-manier-van-beleggen","type":"image","width":1888,"original":"https://assets.ing.com/m/30326e1924364187/original/Jouw-manier-van-beleggen.png","extension":"png"},"link":{"url":"/en/personal/investing/investments-at-ing/your-way-of-investing"}}]},{"componentType":"feature","featureName":"survey-starter?surveyName=c6a487de-f1f5-4b29-bb3c-21ea35148667&withCard=True"}]},"legalZone":{"flexComponents":[{"componentType":"paragraph","title":"Good to know","richBody":{"value":"<p>*<span><span>For informational purposes, we will use the name Easy Invest. The actual product name is Eenvoudig Beleggen. 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.</span></span></p>"}}]}}}