As we celebrate our 72nd year of independence, we look back at the past and are optimistic about our future. With all the news hitting us at the moment on COVID-19, you may have missed some significant stories on Israel. Israel has issued 10-, 30- and for the first time, …
Why Buying Government Bonds Isn’t Boring: Part 3
Israel issues a variety of government bonds. Bonds are a great way to safely earn income, putting your hard-earned capital to work. But, which ones should I buy? This is part three of the Solid Government Bond series that will provide the practical information needed to purchase a bond; if …
Why Buying Government Bonds Isn’t Boring: Part 2
Israel issues a variety of government bonds. Bonds are a great way to safely earn income, putting your hard-earned capital to work. But, which ones should I buy? This is part 2 of the Solid Government Bond series, so if you missed the introduction, read our article. In this article …
Why Buying Government Bonds Isn’t Boring: Part 1
Many of our readers ask Wise Money Israel about what the most solid investment one can make in the Israel capital market? Our answer is: Israel government bonds. Backed by the full faith of the State of Israel, the risk of default is minimal. The international credit rating agencies rate …
Avert Future Inflation with Indexed Bonds
Due to the global economic crisis of 2008-2009, and continued lack of economic growth, governments around the world are coming under increased pressure to solve the problem by any means possible. The solution used by many countries, especially the United States, is to pump (print) more money into their economies …
What Are My Investment Choices?
Israel offers a wide variety of choices when it comes to investing in its capital market. From stocks, government fixed-rate bonds and inflation-linked corporate bonds, to mutual funds and sector stock ETFs, Israel provides vehicles for all types of investors. Each financial investment instrument is suited to a different class of investors: …