Ewoud Bogaert
Ewoud Bogaert is a finance expert and economist, with ten years of experience in finance, including at Deloitte and EY. He wrote the book Je eerste miljoen, in which he shares his view on building wealth in Belgium.
- Education
- Economist
- Experience
- Ten years in finance
- Featured in
- De Tijd, De Standaard, De Morgen
You get The Belgian Investor's Guide as a pdf, then the Saturday Brief every Saturday. Unsubscribe in one click.
De Tijd, 2 October 2026
‘I have never sold a position.’
An interview about my own portfolio, 80 percent of it in ETFs.
Read the interview in De Tijd- De Morgen‘There is more than 300 billion sitting in Flemish savings accounts. That is absurdly much’: how you might just build a million.
- De StandaardWorth holding long term: a Belgian holding, an entertainment giant and the engine behind AI.
- De StandaardSix TikTok channels on how money makes the world go round.
- De StandaardEwoud Bogaert bets on real estate, fitness and tech close to home.
Je eerste miljoen
Earning, investing and building wealth in Flanders. A ten-step plan, fully based on Belgian tax rules. Published by Manteau (in Dutch).
What I write about
- InvestingBrokers, ETFs, stock exchange tax and capital gains tax. What it costs you and earns you in Belgium.
- Running a businessCompany, holding, VVPRbis and the company car. The choices that decide what you keep as a business owner.
- Reading the numbersHow to read annual accounts, of your own business or of a company you invest in.
Tools
All products in the shop-
Best broker for Belgians
Which broker suits you, taking costs and Belgian taxes into account. With a decision tree to get started right away.
Free
See the comparison -
The Real Estate Model
Run the numbers on a property before you make an offer: cash flow, return and what a different loan does to your profit. In Excel, built for Flanders.
€ 20
See the model
Frequently asked questions.
Is this personal investment advice?
No. Everything on this site is educational. I'm not regulated by the FSMA and don't know your personal situation. If you want tailored advice, consult a licensed professional.
Are you a finfluencer?
That's what people sometimes call me, but I don't use the word myself. My goal is to add to the financial knowledge of Flemish people, not to influence anyone into buying financial products I wouldn't stand behind. Everything on this site stays educational, built on ten years in finance, including at Deloitte and EY. My guide on finfluencers in Belgium shows you how to check who to trust.
Who is this offer for?
For Flemish entrepreneurs and investors who want to understand their numbers and build wealth within Belgian taxation. You don't need a financial background to follow along.
What can I expect from the Saturday Brief?
One topic every Saturday, read in five minutes. Think of the new capital gains tax or the fees your broker really charges. The brief is free and unsubscribing takes one click.
I don't live in Belgium. Is this useful for me?
The principles are universal, the tax specifics are Belgian. Taxes, brokers and inheritance rules are always covered from the Belgian regulatory angle.
Can't find your question? Reply to the Saturday Brief. I read everything myself.
Up to 27% inheritance tax on a house. Unless you do this.
Should McDonald's worry about Hawaiian?
A net allowance for your rent or mortgage.
What is the best broker in Belgium?
Rent from your own company for your home office.
More than half in inheritance tax when you inherit from a sibling.
The group behind the Sportpaleis: € 58 million in revenue.
How I would invest every month.
500 million in revenue and still bankrupt: the Van Hool lesson.
What is a bullet loan?
The Saturday Brief
One topic every Saturday, read in five minutes. No get-rich-quick tips, just the choices that matter in the long run. More than 1,000 entrepreneurs and investors read along.
Free. Unsubscribe in one click.
Ewoud Bogaert
Ewoud Bogaert is a finance expert and economist, with ten years of experience in finance, including at Deloitte and EY. He wrote the book Je eerste miljoen, in which he shares his view on building wealth in Belgium.
- Education
- Economist
- Experience
- Ten years in finance
- Featured in
- De Tijd, De Standaard, De Morgen
You get The Belgian Investor's Guide as a pdf, then the Saturday Brief every Saturday. Unsubscribe in one click.
De Tijd, 2 October 2026
‘I have never sold a position.’
An interview about my own portfolio, 80 percent of it in ETFs.
Read the interview in De Tijd- De Morgen‘There is more than 300 billion sitting in Flemish savings accounts. That is absurdly much’: how you might just build a million.
- De StandaardWorth holding long term: a Belgian holding, an entertainment giant and the engine behind AI.
- De StandaardSix TikTok channels on how money makes the world go round.
- De StandaardEwoud Bogaert bets on real estate, fitness and tech close to home.
Je eerste miljoen
Earning, investing and building wealth in Flanders. A ten-step plan, fully based on Belgian tax rules. Published by Manteau (in Dutch).
What I write about
- InvestingBrokers, ETFs, stock exchange tax and capital gains tax. What it costs you and earns you in Belgium.
- Running a businessCompany, holding, VVPRbis and the company car. The choices that decide what you keep as a business owner.
- Reading the numbersHow to read annual accounts, of your own business or of a company you invest in.
Tools
All products in the shop-
Best broker for Belgians
Which broker suits you, taking costs and Belgian taxes into account. With a decision tree to get started right away.
Free
See the comparison -
The Real Estate Model
Run the numbers on a property before you make an offer: cash flow, return and what a different loan does to your profit. In Excel, built for Flanders.
€ 20
See the model
Frequently asked questions.
Is this personal investment advice?
No. Everything on this site is educational. I'm not regulated by the FSMA and don't know your personal situation. If you want tailored advice, consult a licensed professional.
Are you a finfluencer?
That's what people sometimes call me, but I don't use the word myself. My goal is to add to the financial knowledge of Flemish people, not to influence anyone into buying financial products I wouldn't stand behind. Everything on this site stays educational, built on ten years in finance, including at Deloitte and EY. My guide on finfluencers in Belgium shows you how to check who to trust.
Who is this offer for?
For Flemish entrepreneurs and investors who want to understand their numbers and build wealth within Belgian taxation. You don't need a financial background to follow along.
What can I expect from the Saturday Brief?
One topic every Saturday, read in five minutes. Think of the new capital gains tax or the fees your broker really charges. The brief is free and unsubscribing takes one click.
I don't live in Belgium. Is this useful for me?
The principles are universal, the tax specifics are Belgian. Taxes, brokers and inheritance rules are always covered from the Belgian regulatory angle.
Can't find your question? Reply to the Saturday Brief. I read everything myself.
The Saturday Brief
One topic every Saturday, read in five minutes. No get-rich-quick tips, just the choices that matter in the long run. More than 1,000 entrepreneurs and investors read along.
Free. Unsubscribe in one click.
