On the Brussels Stock Exchange, the Bel20 broke a record old… 18 years old: an influence on Belgian savings?

This question necessarily arises when we see that the Bel 20 index took almost 20 years to return to the previous record for May 2007: is the long term, the stock market investment is really the best solution for those who wish to make their financial assets grow-if they obviously have one?

For Vincent Juvyns, there is absolutely no doubt. Therefore, First element to take into consideration: dividends. Meanwhile, Yes! Moreover, When we compare the record of Bel 20 this Thursday. Furthermore, August 14, with the previous one in May 2007, dividends are not taken into account. Meanwhile, “”Orhe insists, In Europe, the yield of the average dividend exceeds 3% per year. For example, So you should – obviously! Furthermore, – Not to lose sight of this essential element. Let us remember it all the same: the shareholder’s method of remuneration brussels stock exchange, bel20 broke is double. there is market performance (the evolution of stock market prices), of course, but also the dividends it generally receives each year. Over the past 10 or 20 years, dividend yield has been almost structurally higher than liquidity and savings yield.”

And it is true that taking into account dividends changes (in part) gives it since. if we look at the evolution of the Bel 20 index “reinvested dividends”, we see that in reality its value doubled between May 2007 and August 2025. This gives an idea all the same from the power of dividends – as far as they are reinvested.

But it’s not just that. All serious investment professionals give the same advice: it is necessary to diversify your investments (stocks, bonds, gold, etc.). And when it comes to actions. logically, there is no question of limiting your horizon to a very (too) restricted index like the brussels stock exchange, bel20 broke beautiful 20. It would make no sense, even if many private investors like to bet on actions of Belgian groups they know … or believe they know. “”When choosing reference indicesexplains Vincent Juvyns. We favor global clues, precisely to be able to capture opportunities where they are, especially in the United States and in particular on technology. If you want to generate performance while being diversified, you absolutely have to be able to expose it.“

And now ? The year 2025 is – at this stage – excellent for the Bel 20 index. It has won around 12% since January 1. GThanks in particular to the rebound in financial values ( + 32% for the Insurer Ageas, + 38% for the KBC banking group), also thanks to the recovery of the regulated real estate company Cofinimmo, which has climbed 36% since the start of the year. Without forgetting the manager brussels stock exchange, bel20 broke of the ELIA electricity transport network (+ 34%). the Sofina holding company (+ 25%) or the UMICORE industrialist (+ 38%) which, it is true, was in very sharp drop for several years.