CommodityTrader.com provides a unique content-rich website, to distribute knowledge for guiding a commodity trader towards more successful investment results, with less risk and a greater understanding of the Global Commodity Markets.
The Rogers International Raw Materials Fund was designed to replicate the Rogers International Commodities Index (RICI). The Index was developed by James Beeland Rogers, Jr. to be a balanced, long only, representative, international raw materials index. The Index Fund’s primary objective is to provide an alternative investment vehicle for investors with diversified portfolios.
On May 22nd a new metals based Exchange Traded Fund began trading on the Amex (GDX). The new Market Vectors - Gold Miners ETF was launched by the Van Eck Global firm and trades under the ticker symbol GDX.
Seasonality occurs within many aspects of our lives. The changing of the seasons is but just one simple example. While these seasonal changes can and do exhibit tremendous influence on our lives, if we are aware of it, we can easily anticipate and prepare. For example, buying winter clothing during the fall season in preparation for the arrival of winter would be a very simplistic example of a type of seasonal anticipation.
The Ultimate IRA has both an asset protection and a tax component. This is a cost-effective plan designed for those with larger IRAs (over $200,000) who want to:
Financial experts agree that high oil prices will continue to propel the gold bull market to record-high levels, positioning gold coins as a secure and lucrative investment despite a weak U.S. equities market.
(PRWEB) May 23, 2006 -- By triggering inflation and consecutive interest rate hikes, record-high oil prices have created ideal economic conditions for the gold bull market, boosting gold to its highest price in 25 years at $700 per ounce.
New North East Brazil 5star off-plan resort development, with championship 18 hole golf course and 5 star hotel.
Exeter, Devon (PRWEB) May 22, 2006 -- With Brazil rapidly becoming one of the hottest property locations worldwide and especially the North Eastern region AGS Properties (UK) Ltd (www.agsproperties.com) are very excited about bringing to the market this fantastic 5 star resort in North East Brazil. The project consists of 1, 2 and 3bedroom apartments as well as semi and detached villas around a large natural lagoon with 4km of private beach the whole development is set in about 70 hectares
Barclays has developed a brand-new seminar to help small business owners boost their profit.
(PRWEB via PR Web Direct) May 19, 2005 -- Barclays has developed a brand-new seminar to help small business owners boost their profit. The bank will be running a programme of free seminars: Let’s Talk Bright Marketing and Let’s Talk More Profit from May 23rd.
45th ACI World Congress Attracts Global Market Experts, Investors
The 45th ACI World Congress is an international gathering of financial markets experts. Approximately 500 international and local delegates will attend this year's Congress in Manila May 26-27. The Congress features keynotes by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo of the Philippines, and plenary and panel discussions by world financial markets leaders.
New York, NY (PRWEB) May 17, 2006 -- The Ardour Global Index (Ticker: AGIGL) of 74 global alternative energy stocks, and its related sub-indexes covering North America (Ticker: AGINA) and Europe (Ticker: AGIEM) commenced real-time price dissemination today. Dow Jones Indexes serves as calculation agent for the indexes (www.ardourglobalindexes.com).
The AGI is the world’s only global alternative energy index. Says Walter Nasdeo, Consulting Analyst to Ardour Global Indexes, “Alternative energy is a truly global business, where technologies, regulations and the impulses driving the sector differ from one country to the next. A global index is the best way to capture the full breadth of opportunity.”
More U S Companies are joining trade delegations to Tripoli as prospects and opportunities brighten.
Tripoli, Libya (PRWEB) May 16, 2006 -- Officials at Phoenicia Group (www.phoenicia-group.net), a leading U.S-Libyan risk management consultancy and advisory firm, say U.S-Libya trade and business confidence has reached an all time high, as U.S companies show significant interest in learning about doing business in Libya, and as more U.S businesses opted to join targeted high profile trade delegations visiting Libya this year.
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The Complete Tax Haven Guide: Financial Freedom Through Global Investing
by Adam Starchild
Tax havens are one of the most important subjects for an international entrepreneur or investor, yet few understand and use them properly. One group discount them as hiding holes for dirty money, which is not a legitimate use for tax havens. Others think they are only for banking money after you have made it. Not true either.
May 12, 2006 (China Knowledge) – The Chinese government is considering giving foreign investors limited access to trade commodity futures contracts in order to pave the way for the futures and derivatives exchange, according to Xinhua.
China plans to offer stock index futures, bond and interest rate futures and currency derivatives through a financial derivatives exchange to be based in Shanghai, sources said.
Elimination of Capital-Gains, Tax-Free Growth, Tax-Free Borrowing, Elimination of Estate Tax. This structure offers some of the best tax planning benefits available today.
Investors with appreciated assets of at least $1 million (public or private stock, real estate, etc.) can use the FVUL structure to obtain significant tax savings. The FVUL can eliminate 3 levels of tax:
By Yvette Essen
Gibraltar, the sunny British territory famed for its imposing Rock and Barbary Apes, is in talks to create its own stock exchange.The exchange, which would be called GibEx, was dreamt up by local law firm Hassans and Austrian-based bank Medici.
They are outlining plans to the authorities and the business community to create a trading platform, which may have the technical assistance of the Vienna Stock Exchange.
Johannesburg - South African investors channelled R2.5bn into offshore collective investments in the March quarter with total assets of these foreign currency denominated funds reaching R70.3bn, the Association of Collective Investments (ACI) said on Tuesday.
With risks mounting in U.S. markets, foreign investments look more attractive
By Jeff Brown
Stock market investors are enjoying a good run this year, but there's still plenty to worry about. What if the economy cools, the Fed keeps pushing interest rates up or corporate earnings disappoint?
Isn't there a way to get stock market returns while hedging against the risks overhanging the United States?
It has been reported in the Swiss media that revenues generated by the transitional withholding tax on Swiss savings and investments under the European Savings Directive are far below expectations, suggesting that investors have easily manoeuvred their assets into places where the directive cannot reach.
Roland Reding, a tax expert at accounting firm KPMG, told Swissinfo in an interview published yesterday that he has seen figures suggesting that the amount of tax withheld by Swiss banks since the directive came into force last July is relatively small.
Tax breaks and high levels of interest rates helped Brazilian investment funds attract a record 39.9 billion Brazilian reals ($18.7 billion) in the first quarter of 2006, the National Investment Banks Association (Anbid) reported last week.
Fixed-income funds led the way in attracting new investors, pulling in a net BRL16.7 billion during the first three months of 2006, helped by a base rate that is currently set at 16.5%.
QUESTION: What are the tax implications for an american citizen of buying exchange traded funds in another currency in an offshore account?
REPLY: According to MSN Money Central, an exchange traded fund (ETF) is essentially an index fund. As such they would be treated as mutual funds by the IRS. Those that are available through U.S. exchanges make it easier for U.S. persons to participate in various foreign funds, without the hassle of actually owning a foreign mutual fund.
