... IPO. Document formalization. A share purchase agreement is signed, and amendments are made to the company's charter detailing the rights of new investors. Often, restrictions (lock-up) are outlined for selling shares until the IPO, along with special corporate privileges (anti-dilution mechanisms, buyout rights, etc.). Post-deal support. Investors monitor the use of funds, participate in strategy development, and may enter the company's board of directors or supervisory board. The company invests the received funds in growth: scaling production, marketing, product development, expanding to new markets, or acquiring competitors. Furthermore, Russian investors often participate through collective instruments: closed-end mutual funds (PIFs) ...

... large companies, construction projects, agriculture, etc. The investment horizon can extend for several decades. It is long-term investments that can provide individuals with significant income. This method is favored by both private investors and large corporations. The sums invested in this case are also quite substantial. Even with minor losses in the initial stages, over the entire period, the money is likely to return with considerable profits. Features of Long-term Investing Long-term investments can be broadly categorized ...

... successful investment strategies Investing in blue chips: Shares of the largest and most stable Russian companies, such as Gazprom and Sberbank, have relatively low risk and generate income from dividends. Buying fixed-income bonds: Bonds of government and corporate companies provide a fixed income, which makes them a safe instrument. Investing in real estate: Buying an apartment to rent out is a popular strategy that brings regular income. The main mistakes of novice investors Lack of a plan: Often, beginners invest money chaotically, without a clear goal and strategy. The desire ...

... Overall, the commodity markets are entering August in a wait-and-see mode, reacting to every new signal from the global economy. Corporate Reports: Tech Giants, Commodity Leaders and Consumer Demand The quarterly earnings season continues, and the results ... ... company's products. Alphabet’s management noted that demand for advertising services has strengthened even amid uncertainty, and investments in AI and search technologies enhance the business’s competitiveness. The company's stocks reacted with growth, ...

... Russian stock market and the ruble exchange rate. US Company Reports On the concluding day of the week, there are few prominent corporate earnings reports in the USA, although several interesting publications may attract investor attention: Deere & Co (DE) ... ... will report its Q3 2025 financial results (before the US market opens). Deere's results traditionally serve as an indicator of investment activity in the real sector: high sales of tractors and combines indicate the prosperity of farmers and the construction ...