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    Belgian retail investors were net sellers of shares amid tariff uncertainty, regulator says

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    Posted on July 22, 2025

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    Last updated: January 22, 2026

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    Belgian retail investors sold shares amid tariff uncertainty, with FSMA noting a high transaction volume in early 2025.

    Belgian retail investors were net sellers of shares amid tariff uncertainty, ...

    (Reuters) -Retail investors in Belgium were net sellers of shares in the last three months, a period marked by high uncertainty over U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs, said the Belgian Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA) on Tuesday.

    WHY IT'S IMPORTANT:

    The data highlights how uncertainty over Trump's tariffs has caused many retail investors to cash in on their stock market portfolios, in case of a prolonged market downturn.

    The UBS 2025 Wealth Report ranked Belgium among Europe's top six wealthiest countries, with an average wealth per adult of around $349,000 - only surpassed by Switzerland, Luxembourg, Denmark, the Netherlands and Norway.

    KEY QUOTE:

    "Belgian investors were net sellers of shares in the run up to and in the days following the announcement of import tariffs," said the FSMA.

    BY THE NUMBERS

    Belgian retail investors carried out more than 1.17 million share transactions in the first quarter of 2025, the highest number since the first quarter of 2023, with the total value of sales exceeding that of purchases, said the FSMA.

    Belgium is introducing capital gains taxes on share sales from January 1 2026, although the first 10,000 euros ($11,700) of gains each year will be exempt.

    ($1 = 0.8541 euros)

    (Reporting by Sudip Kar-GuptaEditing by Tomasz Janowski)

    Key Takeaways

    • •Belgian retail investors were net sellers amid tariff uncertainty.
    • •FSMA reported a high number of share transactions in early 2025.
    • •Belgium ranks among Europe's wealthiest countries.
    • •Capital gains tax on share sales starts in 2026.
    • •Market reactions tied to Trump's tariff announcements.

    Frequently Asked Questions about Belgian retail investors were net sellers of shares amid tariff uncertainty, regulator says

    1What trend did Belgian retail investors follow recently?

    Belgian retail investors were net sellers of shares in the last three months, largely due to uncertainty over U.S. tariffs.

    2How many share transactions did Belgian investors conduct?

    Belgian retail investors carried out more than 1.17 million share transactions in the first quarter of 2025, the highest since early 2023.

    3What tax changes are coming for Belgian investors?

    Belgium will introduce capital gains taxes on share sales starting January 1, 2026, with the first 10,000 euros of gains each year exempt.

    4How does Belgium rank in terms of wealth in Europe?

    According to the UBS 2025 Wealth Report, Belgium is among Europe's top six wealthiest countries, with an average wealth per adult of around $349,000.

    5What was the impact of tariff announcements on Belgian investors?

    The FSMA noted that Belgian investors were net sellers of shares leading up to and following the announcement of import tariffs.

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