ING Germany makes all ETF savings plans free of charge, and customers can now participate with a monthly savings rate of just one euro.

This news from the beginning of the week electrifies investors.

Because it proves: The top dogs in ETF savings plans and stock trading do not want to bow to neo brokers like Trade Republic without a fight.

Small investors are the winners - they open up new opportunities.

But they should know the pitfalls and be aware of them.