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Birgit Schrowange Says Dotcom 'Gamble' Prompted Conservative Investment Shift

Her admission signals a move to long‑term, low‑risk investing with formal estate steps meant to prevent disputes in her blended family.

Overview

  • Schrowange, who spoke to the BBBanking Kundenmagazin this week, admitted she once "gambled" by buying internet stocks during the Dotcom bubble and that the losses taught her a lasting lesson.
  • She now keeps only a very small budget for deliberate risks while the bulk of her money is invested for the long term in a mix of ETFs and actively managed funds.
  • At 68, Schrowange prioritizes capital preservation and steady income, saying dividends and regular returns matter more than chasing maximum growth.
  • She confirms she has drawn up a will and a prenuptial agreement to create clear inheritance rules for her patchwork family and to reduce the chance of disputes.
  • Her story echoes a broader lesson from the Dotcom era that many retail investors moved toward diversified, lower‑volatility strategies and may prompt more public talk about simple safeguards like wills and diversified funds.