The Israeli economy continues to show resilience in the face of growing political isolation and the spread of terrorism around the world. This small, 66 year-old developed nation shows growth other nations are unable to match. Here’s why: A growing economy Israeli GDP grew at seasonally adjusted 7.2% in the …
Israeli Investment House CEO’s Perspective
Wise Money Israel recently sat down with Ran Amitai, CEO at Tel Aviv investment firm Vineyards Capital Market (where WMI’s founder works) regarding his investment recommendations for the current Israeli capital market. Question: Ran, what are market conditions like now in the Israeli capital market? Ran: The capital market is doing well in …
Making Money From a Strong Shekel
Wise Money Israel recently interviewed the Zury Ilan, Chief Analyst at Vineyards Capital Market (where WMI’s founder works) regarding the future value of the Israel currency: the shekel. According to Mr. Ilan, the correct economic value of the shekel is 3.5 shekels for $1 USD. The current exchange rate is …
Earn Shekels: Cash In IRA Before Fiscal Cliff
Many Americans, and investors around the world, are watching anxiously this week to see what the U.S. Congress will do (or not do) to save the U.S. economy and taxpayers from the “fiscal cliff”. If new legislation is not enacted by December 31, 2012, taxes for all Americans will automatically …
Generating Income From the Israeli Market
Smart investors use their money to generate income by ensuring that while they are invested they are also getting additional payouts from their investment. One of the strategies you may consider is investing in Israeli dividend stocks. Many of the largest companies on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange give dividend payments …
Large Gains for Israeli Real Estate Stock
When it comes to Israeli real estate investments, few people know they can diversify their holdings by investing in an Israeli REIT stock. The gains have been substantial from this form of investment, which also has a low barrier of entry and a high degree of liquidity. If you have some …
Solid Bonds – Higher Yields
If you’re like many investors, you like the safety of Israel government bonds. It’s considered the most solid Israeli security, but in today’s low interest rate environment, the yields are somewhat modest at 2% to 5% per year. This type of return begs the question – how can one increase …
Little Known Profitable Secret for Investors
Here’s a great idea most likely no one has ever told you about. It’s a well kept secret about investing in top Israeli stocks on Wall Street. Most people don’t know that there are two highly diversified Israeli stock funds that have performed extraordinarily well that can be traded on …