Israel is one of the leading countries in the field of biotech research, standing side by side with the European nations and the US. This phenomenon is strange for a country that is in an area which isn’t leading the field of academic research, and most of its population hasnt …
Where Breakthrough Happens (video)
Watch this amazing video describing what Israel has been able to accomplish in less than 70 years of innovation, technology, and biomedical science. Hear what legendary billionaire investor Warren Buffet and Microsoft founder Bill Gates have to say about Israel. You’ll never look at Israel the same again…
Holland Boycotts Israeli Investment
The largest Dutch pension fund is now boycotting Israeli banks over settlement ties. Citing policy of ‘social responsibility’, PGGM, the Netherlands’ largest pension fund management company, decides to divest millions of euros from Israeli banks that have West Bank branches and offer financing for settlement construction. PGGM’s investments in Israeli banks amount …
Using Your IRA to Invest in Israel
Wise Money Israel is often asked if U.S. IRA funds can be used to invest in Israel without taking them out early and incurring a penalty to do so. The answer is yes, this can be done, using a self-directed IRA (Individual Retirement Account), with or without an LLC (Limited Liability …
Why This U.S. Stock Broker Invests in Israel
Why does this former American stock broker invest half his savings in Israel? We sat down recently with Paul, a successful U.S. businessman and former licensed stock broker to learn why and how he is investing in Israel. Here’s what he said: Evan: Hello, welcome back to Wise Money Israel’s …
Capital Controls? No International Wires
JPMorgan Chase, the largest U.S. bank, has sent letters to businesses outlining new policies that can drastically change how you operate. Certain businesses will no longer be able wire funds outside of the borders of the U.S. Have capital controls in the United States begun? Also, business customers with Chase BusinessSelect Checking and Chase …
Why We All Should Be Wary of Banks
Once, your local bank was considered the bastion of security: the safest place to hold your assets. But things have changed. Here’s an article we found particularly interesting on the topic, reprinted from The Franklin Prosperity Report in September, 2013 by Sean Hyman, the Senior Financial Editor of the Ultimate Wealth Report. I’ll …
Donald Trump to U.S. – “You’re fired!”
Billionaire developer and potential presidential candidate Donald Trump warned that trouble looms for the U.S. economy. He also predicts the price of gold will continue to climb because Americans have no confidence in President Barack Obama. In an interview with Newsmax.TV, Trump, who considers himself a “big fan of Israel”, …
Investing in Israel: Top Three Reasons
There are many good reasons to invest in Israel, including currency diversification, economic strength and impressive performance. In today’s fluctuating markets, there are many reasons to invest in Israeli stocks or bonds via an Israeli brokerage account from anywhere in the world.
IBI Ranked “Best Broker” For Second Year
IBI Brokerage and Investments Ltd. is again Israel’s preferred broker, according to the second “Globes” annual survey of brokerages. 2012 was a difficult year for investment houses, which had to deal with falling profits. Nonetheless, the industry’s powerhouses held their own. The “Globes” brokerage survey found that IBI Brokerage won 60% …