... increase their wealth by two to ten times within just a few years, and in some cases even more. Currently, Tereshkin identifies several popular means of capital growth: bank deposits; securities; precious metals; business; startups; real estate. Some instruments do not require substantial investments, while others necessitate significant capital. However, having financial resources alone is not sufficient for growing capital. It is crucial to have an intuition and to understand the basic rules of investing. Additionally, investing in oneself and personal education is considered a lucrative investment. Nevertheless,...

... significant impact on the value of an investment and how to use this unit of measurement to make financial decisions. What is a Basis Point? A basis point (bp) is a unit of measurement commonly used to express changes in interest rates and yields of financial instruments. One basis point is equal to 0.01% or one-hundredth of a percentage point. Therefore, if a rate increases by 25 basis points, it means it has risen by 0.25%. Why are basis points used? The primary reason for using basis points is the need ...

... the available supply in the market and exerts upward pressure on the price. Observers draw parallels with the emergence of gold ETFs in the 2000s, which pushed gold prices upward, making the metal more accessible to investors through exchange-traded instruments. Similarly, improved access to Bitcoin through familiar financial channels is likely to amplify bullish momentum in the cryptocurrency market. In addition to rising prices, an improvement in Bitcoin's market liquidity is expected. ETFs provide investors with the ability to trade Bitcoin on regulated exchanges,...

... consensus between the Ministry of Finance and the Bank of Russia has not been reached, and the process has stalled. By mid-2025, Russia still lacks its own cryptocurrency trading platform. However, the market is gradually preparing for its emergence. Financial sector participants, including major banks and exchanges, are showing interest in developing new instruments. For example, the Moscow Exchange has launched trading in a futures contract linked to the price of Bitcoin (based on the Bitcoin ETF), while the SPB Exchange is testing derivative instruments on crypto assets. These steps indicate a growing ...

... investors around the world are channeling their funds through collective investment vehicles – from traditional mutual funds to exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The collective investment market is rapidly developing and becoming a significant segment of the financial markets. The accessibility of such instruments is increasing, and professional management along with diversification makes them appealing even to novice investors. In this article, we will explore what this market entails, its scale, key trends, and future prospects (including in Russia ...