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Handelsblatt introduces a passive‑income calculator to guide retail investors in building ETF‑based income streams

Executive summary: Handelsblatt launched an online calculator that helps users devise passive income strategies using country ETFs, real estate ETFs, or individual stocks. The tool lowers the barrier for retail investors to construct diversified income‑generating portfolios, potentially increasing participation in passive investment products.

Who is involved: Handelsblatt (media/publisher), retail investors, financial product providers (ETF issuers, brokerage platforms).

Likely next: Users may adopt the calculator to allocate assets, leading to increased flows into country and real estate ETFs; Handelsblatt may expand the tool with additional asset classes or interactive features.

The Handelsblatt passive‑income calculator lets users test combinations of country‑specific ETFs, real‑estate ETFs and individual stocks to estimate sustainable cash flows. By providing a user‑friendly tool, the publisher aims to democratize access to sophisticated asset‑allocation techniques that were previously available mainly through advisory services. The launch reflects growing retail demand for straightforward ways to generate supplemental income amid low‑yield environments. No immediate regulatory or market‑moving implications are evident from the announcement itself.

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