... mutual funds tracking global indices (the USA, Europe, Asia) or commodity assets. This broadens investment horizons but adds currency and geopolitical risks. Historically, global stock indices have shown average annual returns exceeding 7–10%. Investing ... ... provides tax advantages (13% refund on the amount contributed) and ties up funds for the long term. 5% – Bank deposits. A reserved portion of the portfolio for liquidity and guaranteed income (up to 15–20% per annum) without market risks. This distribution ...

... Petersburg platform is potentially open to participants from BRICS countries interested in trading actual bars outside the control of Western exchanges. This represents another step toward de-dollarization—transitioning to settlements in national currencies and reducing the dollar's role in global trade. In recent years, central banks of BRICS countries and several other states have been rapidly increasing their gold reserves, diversifying investments, and reducing the share of dollar-denominated assets. The development of a proprietary gold trading infrastructure complements this strategy harmoniously. Market Impact and Benefits for Investors The emergence of a new ...