.... Fees: Management fees for 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 ... ... other currencies. However, such investments carry currency risk (fluctuations in the ruble exchange rate) and may be subject to sanction restrictions. Income from foreign dividends/coupons is also taxed at a PIT rate of 13%. Risks, Profitability, and Taxation ...

... released, showing how tariffs and changes in external demand affect exports and imports. Additionally, the ISM index for the U.S. services sector (17:00 MSK) will provide an assessment of business activity in the largest sector of the American economy. ... ... an improvement in risk appetite in global markets could strengthen the ruble and other emerging market currencies, while new sanctions threats or a flight to safety could negatively impact it. Russian Stock Market: Outlook The Moscow Exchange Index is ...

... digest of the latest news and trends shaping the venture market today: The AI investment race is picking up speed: Elon Musk's xAI is in talks to raise $4 billion in new capital (on top of its planned $5 billion in debt), and its valuation has soared ... ... Russia and neighboring countries are developing their own startup ecosystem dynamics. Limited access to Western capital and sanctions barriers are holding back the inflow of investment, but government agencies and local businesses are looking for new ...

... expected, with the publication of important economic data and corporate reports. Investor attention will be focused on Russia's trade balance, which may influence currency rates and stock markets. Additionally, the earnings reports from major companies ... ... compared to previous years, although it remains substantial. New figures will reflect the situation with exports and imports amid sanctions and price restrictions on raw materials. It is expected that Russia will maintain a trade surplus thanks to energy exports; ...

... Investments in cryptocurrency in Russia will become more accessible with the emergence of a national cryptocurrency exchange. Let's explore what specifically awaits the market and how this will affect users and investors. Infrastructure for Cryptocurrency ... ... access to indirect instruments (e.g., crypto ETFs or futures on crypto indexes). Furthermore, the geopolitical factor remains: sanctions may complicate the integration of the Russian crypto market into the global economy. Potential market participants should ...