We're here because investing shouldn't feel like guesswork

Back in 2019, we started Aaurelix with a simple idea - what if people actually understood their money before putting it anywhere?

Most investing platforms assume you already know everything. We took the opposite approach. Our programs in Gent focus on building real knowledge from scratch, and honestly, that's made all the difference. People walk in nervous about stocks and walk out making informed choices about their portfolios.

What drives us every day

We've always believed that financial education works best when it's practical. No ivory tower theory - just real strategies you can use.

Transparency over complexity

When someone asks us about derivatives, we don't throw around fancy terminology. We show them actual examples, break down the risks, and let them decide if it fits their goals. That's been our approach since day one.

Long-term thinking

Quick wins look good on paper, but we teach the strategies that actually build wealth over decades. Our students learn to think in years, not quarters. It takes patience, but the results speak for themselves.

Community support

Learning about markets can feel isolating. That's why our programs create spaces where people share experiences, ask tough questions, and learn from each other's mistakes. Some of our strongest student connections started in those group discussions.

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How we've grown alongside our students

2019

Starting small in Gent

We launched with 12 students in a borrowed conference room. The goal was modest - teach people to read a balance sheet without falling asleep. Those first sessions were rough around the edges, but the feedback told us we were onto something.

12 Initial students
2 Core programs
2021

Expanding beyond basics

By mid-2021, we'd added intermediate courses covering portfolio construction and risk management. Word of mouth brought us students from across Belgium, and we had to move to larger facilities three times that year. The demand caught us off guard, honestly.

180 Active students
6 Course offerings
2023

Building comprehensive pathways

We introduced structured learning paths that take students from complete beginners to confident investors. Each pathway takes about 18 months to complete. Not fast, but thorough. Our retention rate hit 87% because students saw consistent progress.

420 Annual enrollments
87% Completion rate
2025

Where we are now

This year marks our sixth year of teaching practical investing. We've helped over 1,200 people understand how markets actually work. Our autumn 2025 programs are already filling up, and we're planning specialized workshops for early 2026 focusing on sustainable investing approaches.

1,200+ Total students
14 Programs available

The people behind the programs

Experience that matters

Our teaching team comes from actual trading floors and investment firms. They've made mistakes, learned from market crashes, and understand what works when volatility hits. That real-world perspective shows up in every lesson.

We don't hire straight out of academia. Our instructors have managed portfolios, advised clients, and navigated bear markets. When they explain hedging strategies, they're drawing from years of practice, not just textbook theory.

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Teaching approach that clicks

We break complex concepts into manageable pieces. Options pricing sounds intimidating until you see it explained with everyday examples. Bond yields make sense when you understand the relationship between price and return.

Every session includes practical exercises. You won't just learn about diversification - you'll build sample portfolios and see how different allocations perform under various conditions. The hands-on work makes everything stick better.

Liselot Vercauteren, Education Director at Aaurelix

Liselot Vercauteren

"I spent 12 years in asset management before joining Aaurelix. Teaching people to think critically about their investments is more rewarding than managing any portfolio ever was."

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Commitment to your progress

We track how students progress through material and adjust pacing based on comprehension. If a concept isn't landing, we revisit it from a different angle. Our goal is mastery, not just coverage.

Between sessions, you have access to our team for questions. Someone struggling with ETF selection can schedule a quick consultation. That ongoing support prevents small confusions from becoming major roadblocks. Most students use this more than they expect to.