... reliable way to diversify. Real estate is not subject to rapid fluctuations, and its value can grow, especially in major cities. 5. Consider International Assets Investing in foreign assets helps reduce risks associated with the volatility of the Russian market. You can add international stocks, ETFs on global indices, or bonds from other countries to your portfolio. This provides stability, particularly in an unstable economic environment. 6. Invest in Funds and ETFs Funds and ETFs are excellent tools for diversification as they provide ...

... funds are typically charged (starting from 1-3% per annum and higher). This reduces the investor's overall return. Liquidity: Shares of PIFs are usually redeemed at the fund price on a weekly or monthly basis. ETFs trade continuously on the exchange at market prices, similar to stocks. Taxes: When withdrawing money from a PIF or selling an ETF, the profit is subject to PIT (13%)—the same as when selling stocks. Crowdlending (P2P Lending) Profitability: P2P lending platforms promise high rates—approximately 15-25% per annum....

... required to complete transactions and simplifies the process. This enables investors to buy securities from both domestic and foreign companies. The key is to find a broker who is officially licensed and accredited on the exchange. One should never buy stocks from unverified sellers with dubious reputations. The securities market is rife with fraudsters who sell worthless paper masquerading as stocks from reputable brands. Such "documents" are worth nothing and cannot be sold later, resulting in total financial loss. It is important to note that stocks are not ...

... producers and often precedes trends in consumer inflation. A decline in PPI may signal easing inflationary pressures in the future, while an unexpected spike will raise concerns at the Fed regarding inflation's persistence. Commodity and industrial stock markets react to this indicator as it affects company margins. 17:30 (USA) – Natural Gas Inventories by EIA (Week): Weekly report on natural gas inventories in underground storage in the USA. The summer cooling season is in full swing, and changes in ...

... market dynamics. Investors in the CIS countries are particularly attuned to key economic indicators and corporate earnings releases to assess the state of the economy and the profitability prospects of companies. The outcomes of these events will impact stock markets, oil prices, currency exchange rates, and overall business activity. Main Events for Monday, August 4, 2025: Closed markets in the UK (Bank Holiday) and Canada (Civic Holiday). Release of Consumer Price Index (CPI) data for Switzerland for July ...