International and global mutual funds offer investors access to markets outside of the United States. But what's the difference between these two funds and are there better options available? Read on to find out and learn about the advantages of each option.
We spoke to "Miller on the Money" on the role of central banks, the valuation of the US dollar and how diversification can reduce your portfolio risk. After the financial crisis, enormous amounts of money were magically created by central banks while interest rates hit historical lows. Since this strategy helped prevent the financial system from collapsing, the central banks continued on; particularly when reacting to the consequences of the coronavirus.
The Biden Administration has announced a $2.2 trillion infrastructure bill. Here's what you need to know about this newly proposed legislation, including whose future taxes may be impacted by it.
Are you looking for a Wealth Manager? We spoke about the five things to consider when selecting a wealth manager at last week's Bosco Conference.
If recent events have ignited a passion for realigning your wealth with your values, socially responsible investing may be right for you.
Did you know people are Googling the word "Inflation" at a record-breaking rate? If the economic uncertainty of the past year has you scratching your head as well, here's what you need to know about inflation and your investments.
Central banks have a problem. No matter what they do, investors are not satisfied… This is at least the idea you get when reading the central bank’s publications and the reactions at the stock markets. However, maybe this statement reveals a deeper laying issue. When thinking about the central bank’s functions you will find a variety of duties but nowhere will you find their raison d’etre as pleasing investors. Looking back at the last decade, this fact can easily be forgotten. Printing endless money and keeping up purchasing programs did please investors. But not necessarily the general public.
Many people are skeptical about working with an offshore wealth manager. Don't let these 15 myths deter you.
On March 1, the Ultra-Millionaire Tax Act was introduced. If passed, certain affluent families could see their tax obligation increase.
The Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) is a U.S. law that took effect in 2010. It requires foreign financial institutions (like Swiss banks) to report U.S. connected people (e.g. passport holders and green card holders, even if they are residing outside the U.S.) to the U.S. Department of Treasury.
WHVP, one of the industry leaders in cross-border wealth management has been crowned “Best Servicing for North American Clients” and “Best Overall Digital Engaging (In-House)” at the Inaugural WealthBriefing Swiss EAM Annual Awards 2021.
Jamie Vrijhof-Droese, a Managing Partner at WHVP Ltd., spoke about how U.S. citizens can profit from offshore bank accounts. According to the speaker, Switzerland is the no. 2 financial center in Europe. In the world, Zurich is no. 10 and Geneva is no. 14. Jamie also talked about the benefits of offshore bank accounts and the benefits of working with registered investment advisors who are based offshore.
Today's guest is a very longtime friend of WHVP. Jeff Opdyke is an author at International Living and I'm very excited for today's conversation because we will not only touch upon Jeff's position as an author, but we will also talk about his passion, Bitcoin, cryptocurrencies, and the blockchain. He's extremely knowledgeable in this area and I can't wait to hear everything that he has to share about those topics.
After a tumultuous 2020 election season, President Biden has officially taken office. If you are a high-earner, here are 6 challenges that could arise during a Biden administration.
We see the rally at the stock markets continuing on. Despite the warnings of many economists and experienced investors, markets continue to rise further. Big tech companies that seem to lure people away from reasonable evaluation models lead the rally, just as we saw in 2000. To make matters worse, we see many young and inexperienced retail traders being swiped up in the frenzy, leading to events like the spike in companies like GameStop, AMC, and Blackberry. On top of that, we see ridiculous volatility in penny stocks and cryptocurrencies by people on the hunt for quick money. It looks like everybody is meant to be rich.
You may think you need to choose a wealth manager in your local area, but there are a lot of reasons not to limit your choices. Here are some factors to consider first when weighing your options.
Donald Trump was impeached for a second time on Jan. 13, 2021. For investors, could this historical move (plus an impending Senate trial) affect the markets? A look at past presidential impeachments may help determine the answer.
During the last week of January, investors on social media platform Reddit appeared to have created a short sale opportunity with GameStop, AMC and other shorted stocks. Now, it appears that something similar may be happening to silver - an effect many on Twitter are referring to as the #SilverSqueeze. If the “get rich quick” appeal of last week’s GameStop stock showdown has you wondering if you should be invested in another trending topic like silver, we’ve gathered some food for thought below.
GameStop made headlines this week as users on the social media platform Reddit invested heavily in the shorted stock. If you're considering making changes to your portfolio as a result, here's a reminder on diversification.
WHVP wins «Best Asset Manager» at this year's Corporate Livewire’s Prestige Award Switzerland! This award recognizes small and medium-sized businesses, which have proven that they are the best in their market over the past 12 months. Amongst other criteria the judges based their decision on expertise, service provided, innovative practices, as well as consistent performance.