קרנות השתלמות
Why avoid rushing to withdraw a קרן השתלמות?
A liquid קרן השתלמות can look like money waiting to be withdrawn, but many times waiting is actually the wiser financial decision.
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Alternative investments
Does alternative investment really reduce risk?
Alternative investments can add diversification to a portfolio, but they are not a magic solution. The risk simply changes shape.
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Real estate versus the capital market
Apartment for investment or investment in the capital market?
Both ways can build capital, but they differ greatly in liquidity, dispersion, leverage and the degree of daily involvement.
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פוליסות חיסכון
A פוליסת חיסכון or an investment portfolio?
Both products allow investment in the capital market, but they differ in control, transparency, taxation, costs and ease of management.
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Pension savings
קרן פנסיה or ביטוח מנהלים?
Two pension products, two methods of operation. The differences are in the insurance structure, costs, rights and flexibility.
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פוליסות חיסכון
פוליסת חיסכון: what is it and how to choose correctly?
A פוליסת חיסכון is a managed investment product of insurance companies. The right choice starts with track, costs, risk and purpose.
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Retirement age and taxation
Amendment 190 and קופת גמל: what does it mean for savings?
Amendment 190 can be a significant tool for retirement age, but it depends on personal conditions, tax, existing pension and the method of withdrawal.
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גמל להשקעה
קופת גמל להשקעה: who can it suit?
An קופת גמל להשקעה is relatively flexible savings, but you need to understand deposit ceilings, tracks, management fees and taxation.
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Savings for children
חיסכון לכל ילד: bank or קופת גמל?
In חיסכון לכל ילד, the choice between a bank and a קופת גמל affects the nature of the risk, the yield potential and the future liquidity.
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Management fees
Management fees: the small number that has grown over the years
A small gap in management fees can turn into a big gap in long-term savings. That's why it's important to compare, bargain and follow up.
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investment tracks
Age-dependent investment paths: why is it important?
A path that suits a 30-year-old saver is not necessarily suitable for a saver approaching retirement. Age and investment horizon are part of the risk.
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metrics
S&P 500 track: What are you really buying?
A track that tracks the S&P 500 gives exposure to large US companies, but it is not fully globally diversified and is not without currency risk.
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Comparison of returns
How to read a returns table on Gemelnet
A yield table is a good start, but a good decision requires reading periods, tracks, management fees and risk.
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liquidity management
A loan from a קרן השתלמות or withdrawal?
When money is needed, withdrawal is not the only option. Sometimes a loan against the fund can preserve the savings, but it requires caution.
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risk management
How do you build a risk profile before choosing a track?
A correct investment path starts with understanding yourself: when you need the money, what will happen in the downturns, and what level of volatility you are able to bear.
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Moving products
Transferring קופת גמל or קרן השתלמות: what should you check?
transfer can improve management fees, track and service, but before moving it is important to understand what is moving, what is not changing and what may be damaged.
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Investor behavior
Should you change course after market declines?
Sharp declines create natural pressure, but changing course out of fear can lock in a loss and damage the long-term plan.
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Interest and bonds
Bonds, interest and savings: how does it affect your track?
Even conservative investment tracks are affected by interest rates, duration and bond quality. It is important to understand what the bonds actually contain.
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Retirement and taxation
Annuity or capital withdrawal in retirement: how do you think about it?
At retirement age, the choice between annuity, capital withdrawal or a combination of them depends on tax, flow, health, family and capital goals.
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Beneficiaries and legatees
Beneficiaries in קופת גמל and קרן השתלמות: why keep them updated?
Defining beneficiaries can affect who will receive the money in the event of death. It's a small detail in the document, but a big family decision.
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Reports and tracking
How do you read an annual pension report without getting lost?
The annual report centers on accumulation, deposits, management fees, track and coverage. Those who know how to read it quickly discover mistakes and opportunities for improvement.
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self-employed and deposits
Independent contributions to פנסיה and קרן השתלמות: what should you know?
Self-employed and employees with additional income can use deposits for long-term savings, but ceilings, tax benefits and liquidity should be checked.
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investment tracks
General, equity or conservative investment track: what is the difference?
The track name gives direction, but the right decision depends on exposure to risk assets, the investment horizon and the ability to withstand volatility.
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Inflation and index
Inflation, index and long-term savings: why does it matter?
Even as the account balance increases, purchasing power can erode. That is why it is important to understand the difference between nominal return and real return.
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