Hi everyone,
I’m based in Italy and I’ve recently opened an account with an online broker.
To unlock a welcome bonus, I need to complete 3 manual buy transactions within 21 days. Automated investments / savings plans don’t count.
I’ve deposited €100, but I don’t want to fully invest it yet. My main goals at this stage are:
• unlocking the bonus
• keeping risk as low as possible
• committing only a small portion of the capital
• getting familiar with the platform mechanics
I’m considering investing only a small amount (around €20–30 total) across the 3 trades and leaving the rest in cash.
I’m not trying to optimize returns here — this is more about learning the platform and minimizing downside while meeting the requirements.
Questions:
1. How would you approach these 3 trades in a low-risk way?
2. Are there any common pitfalls when placing very small trades (fees, liquidity, execution, etc.)?
3. Would you treat these trades as temporary “test” positions or as something you’d later integrate into a long-term portfolio?
Thanks!