Easy, But Boring Money – How to Reduce Withholding Tax?

May 9, 2023 Raph Antoine

To reduce the withholding tax, a global investor must choose an ETF domicile that has an advantageous tax treaty with the US, since US Equities have a weight of over 50% in global Equity Funds.

For European Investors, this domicile is Ireland with a 15% US withholding tax on US dividends.

How Much Should You Pay For An ETF?

April 17, 2023 Raph Antoine

Based on Vanguard research, investing through an ETF that has a 0.6% higher fee can lower the chance of a successful early retirement by more than half.

But how should you choose the cheapest ETF? Especially, when one has a better historical performance and the other a better forward-looking expense ratio? Here are some questions, that European and UK Investors frequently ask.

Handpicked Selection of Best Equity ETFs

April 1, 2023 Raph Antoine

For someone who is not familiar with ETF benchmarks and criteria, selecting an ETF has become a headache. Comparison websites generally list thousands of ETFs.

Here is where we step in. Investing should be simple. The below selection is the best at what they do and covers most needs well.

The Long Game – Historical Market Returns & 2023 Expectations

January 2, 2023 Raph Antoine

2022 Asset Class Returns Review and 10-year Long Term Returns Study.

Since 2013, World Equities have gained over 185% and returned 6.4% annually.

It’s probably also time to rebalance your portfolio. Sell some of the winners, buy some losers.

International Stocks and Small Caps look attractive, but while this is great for learning, remember the game’s rules and try to remain forecast-free.