... Investment Funds Stocks of Russian Companies. Stocks offer high potential returns through capital appreciation and dividends. Large-cap "blue chips" (Sberbank, Gazprom, Norilsk Nickel, Yandex, etc.) pay dividends of around 5–12% per annum. Long-term investments in stocks can ensure superior capital growth due to business development and profit reinvestment. However, stocks are volatile and subject to economic and political risks. Dividends and capital gains are taxed at 13%. The liquidity of large-cap stocks is typically high. Foreign Assets and ...

... need to promptly revise fundamental estimates. In such situations, approaches to analysis in extreme periods are different - more attention is paid to short-term measures of the company's survival and general systemic risk than to the intricacies of long-term growth. An example of using fundamental analysis Let's consider a simplified example of how a novice investor can apply fundamental analysis in practice. Suppose an investor has his eye on the shares of a large retail company that is traded on the stock ...

... with state programs aimed at developing the financial market, can play a key role in realizing these initiatives. Investment Conclusions For institutional and private investors, the prospect of doubling the market by 2030 signals an opportunity for long-term strategic planning. On one hand, the growth of capitalization to 66% of GDP opens avenues for substantial profits, particularly in forthcoming large company listings and technology projects. Market participants must recognize that a significant portion of this growth should originate from ...

... equally rapid declines. Long-Term Stability and Risks Politically-driven stock rises are often short-lived, as they depend on sentiment rather than a company's financial stability. Investors should exercise caution, especially if they are interested in long-term growth. Investments in companies where valuations are closely tied to political events may struggle during economic instability, necessitating additional measures for diversification and risk management. Opinion of Sergey Teryoshkin, Founder of Open ...

... capital expenditure, such as manufacturing and construction, are faced with the need to revise their growth plans. Instead of actively expanding, many organizations choose strategies for preserving and minimizing risks, which limits their potential for long-term growth. 3. Impact on the consumer sector A decline in consumer activity and rising prices are affecting companies operating in the retail and consumer services sectors. Consumer spending is declining, which negatively affects company revenues and limits ...