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Anthropic Aktie kaufen: Börsengang und Zugang vor IPO
blog
private equity
Venture Capital
Allgemein
6/16/2026
16 June 2026

Anthropic Aktie kaufen: Was beim Börsengang auf Anleger zukommt und wie Du am KI-Markt schon heute teilhaben kannst

Anthropic ist noch nicht an der Börse. So steht es um den Börsengang, die Bewertung und wie Du am KI-Markt schon vor einem IPO teilhaben kannst.

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blog
Allgemein
12/11/2023
11 December 2023

Comparing crowdfunding and direct investments

How does crowdfunding differ from direct investment? NAO draws the comparison

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blog
Private Markets
Allgemein
1/23/2023
23 January 2023

Different types of asset classes

Anyone who wants to invest money is faced with the question of which asset classes are best suited for them - whether stocks, ETFs, bonds, commodities or more

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ELTIF 2.0: Die wichtigsten Änderungen für Anleger 2026
blog
Allgemein
Private Markets
private equity
Venture Capital
Private Debt
6/17/2026
17 June 2026

ELTIF 2.0: These changes are important for investors

The new ELTIF 2.0 regulation brings these changes | NAO clarifies

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ELTIF: Was das ist und wie Du investierst (2026)
blog
private equity
Allgemein
Private Markets
Private Debt
Venture Capital
6/18/2026
18 June 2026

ELTIF: Wie Du mit dem EU-Fondsmantel in Private Markets investierst

Was ist ein ELTIF? Wie der EU-Fondsmantel seit ELTIF 2.0 Private Markets ab 1 Euro öffnet, was ihn vom ETF trennt und worauf Du achtest.

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blog
Equity bonds
6/19/2023
19 June 2023

Expanding Your Investment Portfolio with Equity Bonds

The equity bond is an exciting financial instrument and neither share nor bond — but a good way to develop your portfolio

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blog
Allgemein
1/12/2023
12 January 2023

Family Office presentation

A family office helps wealthy families or groups manage and organize their finances, assets, and businesses

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Hedgefonds für Privatanleger
blog
hedge funds
7/21/2026
21 July 2026

Hedgefonds für Privatanleger: Was wirklich möglich ist

Hedgefonds sind für Privatanleger in Deutschland stark eingeschränkt. Was wirklich geht und welche regulierten Alternativen es gibt.

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blog
hedge funds
4/24/2024
24 April 2024

Hedge funds simply explained: This is how the asset class works

In the past, only extremely wealthy investors were able to invest in hedge funds. Providers like NAO democratize this asset class for you

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blog
private equity
8/15/2023
15 August 2023

How does the secondary private equity market work?

How does the secondary private equity market work? What are its advantages and disadvantages? Learn more about the secondary market in private equity with NAO

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blog
Allgemein
9/8/2023
08 September 2023

How do fractional shares work?

Fractional shares are shares of full shares that can be traded like shares. In this article, NAO explains what's behind it

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Wie Evergreen-Fonds funktionieren – und warum sie besser zu Dir passen
Allgemein
Private Markets
10/20/2025
20 October 2025

How evergreen funds work — and why they might be a better fit for you

Evergreen funds offer a flexible, consistently available investment structure that is geared to the needs of modern investors — without capital calls, without commitment, with long-term access to private markets on your terms.

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blog
Allgemein
3 mins
7/9/2025
09 July 2025

How family offices protect their portfolio in stormy times

How family offices invest in times of crisis: Strategies, diversification and private markets as a shield for wealth. Find out more now!

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blog
infrastructure
2/6/2024
06 February 2024

Infrastructure investments | Your guide

Infrastructure investments are among the oldest investments, but also among the most inaccessible. NAO explains how you too can invest in infrastructure

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Long-Short-Strategie
blog
hedge funds
7/23/2026
23 July 2026

Long-Short-Strategie: Wie Fonds in beide Richtungen investieren

Wenn ein Fonds eine Aktie kauft, ist die Logik schnell klar: Steigt der Kurs, gewinnt die Position an Wert. Bei einer Long-Short-Strategie kommt eine zweite Seite dazu. Der Fonds kann zusätzlich auf fallende Kurse einzelner Aktien setzen und damit sein Research breiter nutzen.

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blog
Money market
9/4/2024
04 September 2024

Money Market | Guide

Find out everything about money market funds and how you can invest your capital securely and flexibly in our comprehensive guide.

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blog
Equity bonds
10/13/2023
13 October 2023

Multi-equity bonds: A multi-faceted investment option for the portfolio

Anyone who invests in equity bonds cannot avoid multi-equity bonds in order to further optimize their own portfolio. Learn how they work here

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OpenAI Aktie kaufen: Investieren vor dem IPO
blog
private equity
Venture Capital
Allgemein
6/12/2026
12 June 2026

OpenAI Aktie kaufen: Was beim Börsengang auf Anleger zukommt und wie Du schon heute investierst

OpenAI ist noch nicht an der Börse. So steht es um den Börsengang, die Bewertung und wie Du schon vor dem IPO indirekt investieren kannst.

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blog
Private Debt
7/8/2025
08 July 2025

Private Debt Explained in Full | Your Guide

Private debt can offer attractive returns and flexible financing options. Discover here how it works, what opportunities and risks it entails and why investors are looking for it.

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blog
private equity
7/24/2024
24 July 2024

Private Equity and Tokenized Investments | Podcast Episode 2

In this article, NAO explains to you what distinguishes crowd-based approaches from tokenized investing in private equity — and how this benefits you.

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Private Equity ETF: Geht das wirklich?
blog
private equity
Allgemein
6/18/2026
18 June 2026

Private Equity ETF: Was steckt wirklich dahinter?

Private Equity ETF gesucht? Was Listed-Private-Equity-ETFs wirklich abbilden, warum echtes Private Equity anders funktioniert und welcher Weg Dir bleibt.

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Private Equity Fonds: So funktionieren sie 2026
blog
private equity
Allgemein
6/18/2026
18 June 2026

Private Equity Fonds: So funktionieren sie 2026

Wie funktioniert ein Private Equity Fonds? Alte und neue Welt, Evergreen ohne Capital Calls und wie Du als Privatanleger ab 1 Euro reinkommst.

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Private Equity: Definition, Rendite und Zugang erklärt
blog
private equity
6/15/2026
15 June 2026

Private Equity | Guide

Private equity is one of the most exclusive forms of investment. NAO explains in detail here how it works and how investors can participate

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blog
private equity
10/13/2023
13 October 2023

Private equity vs. venture capital: The NAO comparison

What is the difference between private equity and venture capital? In this article, NAO explains to you how venture capital fits into private equity

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Private Equity vs. Venture Capital: Der Unterschied
blog
private equity
Allgemein
Venture Capital
6/18/2026
18 June 2026

Private Equity vs. Venture Capital: Wo liegt der Unterschied?

Private Equity vs. Venture Capital einfach erklärt: Worin sich die beiden Anlageklassen bei Phase, Risiko und Zugang unterscheiden - ehrlich und kompakt.

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7/4/2024
04 July 2024

Private Markets and Equity Bonds | Podcast Episode 1

In this article, NAO shows you how you can diversify your portfolio by investing in private markets and equity bonds.

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Öffentliche vs. Private Märkte – Was ist der Unterschied?
blog
Allgemein
Private Markets
10/20/2025
20 October 2025

Public vs. private markets — What's the difference?

The article explains the key differences between public and private markets — from access to liquidity to returns.

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Schwellenländer Fonds
blog
hedge funds
7/21/2026
21 July 2026

Schwellenländer Fonds: ETF oder aktiv gemanagt?

Schwellenländer ETF oder aktiver Fonds? Erfahre, wann aktives Management sinnvoll sein kann und wie Active Extension funktioniert.

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blog
Allgemein
7/8/2025
08 July 2025

Search Funds: A smart solution for corporate succession

What are search funds and how do they work? Find out why this model is becoming increasingly relevant for corporate succession and investors.

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SpaceX Stock: Buy in 2026? Here's How to Invest Before the IPO via NAO
blog
private equity
6/12/2026
12 June 2026

SpaceX Aktie kaufen: Alles zum Börsengang und was Anleger jetzt wissen müssen

SpaceX stock is not yet publicly traded. However, through NAO, you can invest in the ARK Private Innovation ELTIF, which is already invested in SpaceX.

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NAO die Private-Markets-Plattform einfach erklärt
blog
Allgemein
Private Markets
7/20/2026
20 July 2026

Was ist NAO? Die Plattform einfach erklärt

Wer nach NAO sucht, will meist zuerst verstehen: Was macht die Plattform eigentlich? Die kurze Antwort: NAO ist eine digitale Private-Markets-Plattform, über die Privatanleger ausgewählte alternative Anlageklassen und institutionelle Strategien prüfen und investieren können.

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Was ist Private Equity? Einfach erklärt mit Beispielen
blog
private equity
Allgemein
6/16/2026
16 June 2026

Was ist Private Equity? Definition und Funktionsweise einfach erklärt

Was ist Private Equity? Einfach erklärt: Definition, Funktionsweise, Beispiele und wie Privatanleger heute Zugang bekommen - ehrlich und kompakt.

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blog
Equity bonds
1/12/2023
12 January 2023

What are reverse convertible bonds?

RCBs combine the regular interest payments of a bond with the price risk of the underlying financial instrument, such as a share.

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blog
Allgemein
1/23/2023
23 January 2023

What is investment diversification?

Diversifying investments means spreading investment risk across multiple investment positions. Every investor should diversify

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blog
Allgemein
1/23/2023
23 January 2023

What is tokenization?

Tokenization has become increasingly important in the financial sector. Blockchain technology and tokenization offer high potential for investors

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Wer sind die Player in den Private Markets?
blog
Private Markets
10/20/2025
20 October 2025

Who are the players in private markets?

A quick guide to the key players in private markets — LPs, GPs, and Fund Managers — and how they power this high-stakes, we-the-scenes financial ecosystem.

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Warum Private Markets für Dein Portfolio wichtig sein können
Allgemein
Private Markets
10/20/2025
20 October 2025

Why private markets can be important for your portfolio

Find out why the smartest investors rely on private markets — for diversification, long-term growth, and returns that don't follow the headlines.

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blog
Allgemein
10/13/2023
13 October 2023

Your guide to investing in venture capital

Venture capital is one of the most exclusive forms of investment. NAO explains in detail here how it works and how investors can participate

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