Investment products and money-management options let you invest for the medium or long term according to the level of risk, involvement, and control that suits you. In this section, we will learn about the different options, examine how they differ in costs, taxation, flexibility, and management, and also address the special considerations of U.S. citizens living in Israel.
A liquid, professionally managed investment with possible tax benefits.
A flexible investment product managed by insurance companies across a range of tracks.
A personal investment portfolio managed for you by a professional portfolio manager.
An investment account in which you choose and manage the investments yourself.
Compare management fees, taxation, flexibility and control across four investment products.
US citizens living in Israel: saving, investing and taxation
View all guidesThis article is intended mainly for people who manage their investment portfolio themselves—for example, through an independent trading account at a bank or investment house—and buy ETFs, index-tracking funds, shares, or bonds themselves.
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