Invest in stocks and ETFs in Denmark as an expat
A live online course that shows you how to invest in stocks, ETFs and index funds while living in Denmark. Learn how Danish tax on shares works, when an aktiesparekonto (ASK) makes sense, how to compare brokers and how to build a simple long-term portfolio. In plain English, taught live by an instructor, not prerecorded.
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- Duration2 Hours
- Introductory Price595 DKK
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Courses on stocks, ETFs and property in Denmark
Choose the live online course that fits where you are right now. Instructor-led, not prerecorded.
Investing in Stocks and ETFs in Denmark: The Expat's Starting Point
Whether you have invested in your home country or you are completely new to it, investing in Denmark comes with its own rules. This course covers Danish tax on stocks and ETFs, which accounts to use (aktiesparekonto, aldersopsparing or a regular account), how to compare brokers and how to build a long-term portfolio of international ETFs, index funds and stocks. In plain English, built for expats.
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The Danish Investment Guide 2026
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Why many expats never start investing in stocks and ETFs in Denmark
Confusing Tax Rules
Danish tax on stocks and ETFs works differently from most countries. Foreign ETFs are taxed every year on their gains, even if you do not sell (lagerbeskatning).
Too Many Broker Options
Nordnet, Saxo, your own bank or a newer app? Accounts and fees are hard to compare when everything is in Danish.
Fear of Making Mistakes
An ETF that is not on Skat's Positive List is often taxed at a higher rate. Many people postpone investing because they worry about getting it wrong.
The reality is that investing in Denmark is not as complicated as it first appears. Once you understand how stocks, ETFs and Danish taxes fit together, getting started becomes much easier.
A stock and ETF course designed specifically for expats
This live online course gives you a practical roadmap for investing in stocks, ETFs and index funds in Denmark.
- No financial jargon.
- No prior knowledge required.
- Clear explanations, real examples and actionable next steps.
What you'll learn about investing in Denmark
How Investing Works in Denmark
Stocks, ETFs, index funds and Danish mutual funds (investeringsforeninger), and how they fit together.
Danish Tax on Stocks and ETFs
Share income (aktieindkomst), mark-to-market taxation (lagerbeskatning) and why Skat's Positive List matters.
Comparing Brokers in Denmark
How Danish brokers and banks differ on fees, account types and tax reporting to Skat.
ETFs vs Individual Stocks
The differences in risk, cost and tax, and when each may fit a beginner.
Aktiesparekonto and Other Accounts
When the share savings account (aktiesparekonto/ASK), age savings (aldersopsparing) or a regular account makes sense.
Building a Long-Term Portfolio
Simple principles for a diversified, low-cost portfolio of global ETFs and index funds.
What to expect
Live Online Course
Taught live by an instructor, not prerecorded. Attend from anywhere in Denmark.
Interactive Q&A
Ask questions throughout the live course.
Beginner Friendly
Designed for people with little or no investing experience.
Actionable Takeaways
Leave with a clear understanding of your next steps.
Who is this investing course for?
International Professionals
Working and living in Denmark.
Newly Arrived Expats
Trying to understand the Danish financial system.
Long-Term Residents
Ready to start building wealth through investing.
Complete Beginners
Anyone who wants a simple introduction to investing.
Meet Emil Verdoes
My name is Emil Verdoes, and I have been investing for more than 12 years across stocks, ETFs, cryptocurrency, and real estate.
Throughout that journey, I have experienced both bull markets and market downturns, giving me a practical understanding of how investing works in the real world, not just in theory.
Over the years, I have helped friends, colleagues, and international professionals better understand the Danish investment landscape, including how to get started, common pitfalls to avoid, and how to build a long-term investment strategy.
I founded KapitalAkademiet with a simple mission: to provide clear, unbiased investment education without hidden agendas, product sales, or unnecessary complexity.
My focus is not on predicting the next winning stock. Instead, I help people understand the fundamentals of investing, so they can make informed decisions and build confidence in their financial future.
All education is provided for informational purposes only and should not be considered personal financial advice.
Do you speak Danish?
Kapitalakademiet.dk is our Danish sister site. It offers investing courses in Danish, held in person in Copenhagen and live online, plus free guides, checklists and calculators in Danish.
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Frequently asked questions
Expats and international residents in Denmark who want to start investing in stocks, ETFs or index funds, whether you are new to investing or have invested in another country.
No. The course is designed for beginners and explains every Danish term in plain English.
Gains and dividends are taxed as share income (aktieindkomst): 27% up to 79,400 DKK in 2026 and 42% above that (158,800 DKK for married couples). Foreign ETFs are taxed every year on their gains, even if you do not sell (lagerbeskatning). If an ETF is not on Skat's Positive List, the return is taxed as capital income instead, which is often more expensive. The course explains how this works in practice.
The aktiesparekonto is a Danish share savings account. Returns are taxed at a flat 17% every year. The deposit ceiling is 174,200 DKK in 2026, and the room for new deposits is the ceiling minus the account's value on 31 December the year before. It can hold listed stocks and share-based funds, including ETFs on Skat's Positive List. The course covers when it makes sense and how the deposit limit is calculated.
We do not recommend a specific broker, and we have no affiliate deals. The course shows how to compare Nordnet, Saxo, your own bank and newer apps on fees, account types and tax reporting, so you can choose for yourself.
Yes. It is an instructor-led live online course in English, not a prerecorded course. It lasts about two hours, with time for your questions.
No. The course is education, not personal financial advice.
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