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Aaron You will see in the Trader Wizard pages that I strongly recommend Exchange Traded Funds (ETF). ETFs are investment funds designed to track a market index and whose units are traded on an exchange pretty much like shares of listed companies. I even believe that most investors, including professional and sophisticated investors, could be very … Read more
If you don’t have the time to watch your portfolio closely but also don’t want a financial advisor, you should consider Exchange Traded Funds (ETF). ETFs will allow you to enjoy the markets while fully invested in a conservative, low-cost, buy-and-hold portfolio. They are vastly preferable to investing in mutual funds. Whether you are a … Read more
We can no longer travel freely throughout the world without thinking of our safety. As the world grows increasingly more conflicted, it becomes important for us to protect ourselves and our families. This is not just in the U.S. People, as well as governments across the globe, are beginning to feel the effects of conflict. … Read more
By registering under local laws in more than one political jurisdiction, a corporation has the right to do business in each country where they qualify. Or a corporation in one nation may choose to set up a subsidiary company in a foreign nation where they do business. The subsidiary company may be owned by a … Read more
Last week, I received the following request from Beijing: A question: you mention technologies that enable regular investors to invest globally. Are you aware of a brokerage that offers investors with $30-50K accounts, say, US, Canada, Japan, HK, Singapore, and Thailand stocks at internet broker prices? A discussion of inexpensive ways to directly invest globally … Read more
Many people believe that having more than one citizenship or passport is illegal, or if not illegal, somehow “unpatriotic.” That’s simply untrue. Public ignorance about this is not surprising. The average person only encounters this issue when reading an international espionage thriller, watching a James Bond movie, or reading reports in the media linking use … Read more
On June 12, 1995, the National Assembly of Panama adopted Law No.25 by which Private Foundations are created and regulated. The idea behind the drafting of this new law arose from the popularity and well deserved good reputation of the Liechtenstein Family (and Mixed) Foundations in certain parts of Europe , specially in Switzerland . … Read more
A trust may be created for any purpose that is not illegal or void as against public policy. A trust can hold title to and invest in real estate, cash, stocks, bonds, negotiable instruments and personal property. Trusts can provide care for minor children or the elderly; or pay medical, educational or other expenses. A … Read more
Most major countries impose taxes on the worldwide income of their permanent residents. Thus, you must report earnings from an offshore bank, securities or other financial account as you would any other income on your tax return. Some countries additionally require you to report the existence of offshore accounts; notably, the United States and Canada. … Read more