When the perfect is the enemy of the good
I can confidently say that the overwhelming majority of all the thousands of people I have advised over the decades agree that checking their bills and credit card statements for errors is the correct thing to do. I can also, in the same breath, confirm that most people do not manage to check their bills, […]
Three Turbulent Years: What Investors Can Learn from Israel’s Market Rebound
Wayne Gretzky, the famous Canadian hockey great, is someone whom I often reference and not just because I’m from Canada. He is quoted as saying, “I skate to where the puck is going to be, not where it has been”. Rather than attempt to coach hockey, we try to apply his quote to successful investing […]
Investing in Israel: A Simple Guide for Beginners
By Ariel Gold, Licensed Portfolio Manager, Labinsky Financial Why investing matters for beginners in Israel The good news is that with today’s many online budgeting and financial tools, young investors in Israel can achieve greater clarity, stability, and control over their financial lives. Although managing monthly expenses is critical, equally important is building investment funds that will […]
The Case for Alternative Investments in Today’s Economy
The Concentration Risk in Today’s Portfolios Did you know that at the start of this year, just seven stocks made up over 36% of the value of the S&P index, and that US stocks have increasingly dominated global equity with over 50% of international equity invested in US stocks? Over the past decade, many portfolios […]
Déjà Vu? Build financial resilience before the next shock hits.
Do you feel like you are on an uncontrollable roller coaster, looping through crisis after crisis with barely a moment to catch your breath? If yes, you aren’t alone. Many of us are feeling just that, and it is reshaping the way we need to think about all elements of our lives, including the financial […]
Introduction to Investing: Asset Classes & Diversification
Investing well is about more than picking individual stocks or chasing the latest trend. At its core, sound investing combines three fundamental building blocks: Power of Compounding A Clear Investment Plan Thoughtful Diversification Below, we unpack each pillar and give you the tools to set up your money for long-term growth. https://youtu.be/2gY2RhxOjqA 1. Power of […]
Small Seeds, Big Trees: Master the Power of Compounding
The power of compounding is often called the eighth wonder of the world – and for good reason. At its core, the power of compounding is the process by which your investment returns generate their own returns. Even if you make just one initial investment and leave it untouched, your gains begin earning gains of […]
Mountain biking our way to fulfillment
A Ride Through the Heart of Jerusalem I recently participated in the Sovev Yerushalayim annual bike ride circling the city of Jerusalem, together with thousands of other participants, in anticipation of this year’s Jerusalem Day. It was a truly breathtaking experience biking around our capital, experiencing the physical beauty that surrounds the city. Every turn […]
Beating Housing Prices in Israel
Israel’s buoyant real estate market continues its upward trajectory despite potentially disruptive factors. After a long period when prices rose consistently (since 2007), there was a brief lull in early 2023, where prices dropped approximately 2.5% nominally in late 2023. However, prices began rising again in early 2024 and continued rising throughout the year (despite […]
Wealth and Well-being: Finding the Balance
Voltaire said you should judge a man by his questions rather than his answers, so here are a few to consider! How many of us spend our lives chasing financial security, working long hours in jobs we dislike? How many times have we heard people, once it was too late, voice regret for not spending […]