Do you want to set aside a nest egg for your children from an early age through investment? That's an excellent idea, especially given the long investment horizon. Suppose that you set aside a fixed amount every month from your child's birth up to their 18th birthday. You could end up with a handsome amount of money!

The current low interest rates mean that savings accounts offer low returns. That's why investment offers attractive prospects.

Because your child won't need the money for a long time (until their 18th birthday, for instance), the return on the investment can be reinvested in turn and can generate additional income. We call that the capitalisation effect.

If you are just getting started with investing, the KBC Investment Plan offers an attractive option. The fund managers actively respond to developments on the financial markets, doing most of the work for you.

What's more, your assets are invested systematically, which means that the investment takes place automatically at regular intervals. This lets you put emotions to one side. You can set up a KBC Investment Plan for as little as 25 euros a month.

The funds in your KBC Investment Plan can be sold at any time, meaning that your assets are always available. However, since the value of investments can fluctuate, it's best to keep a longer life span in mind. What's more, the capitalisation effect makes itself felt primarily over the long term, making an investment plan ideal for giving your children a financial boost later in life.