Stock Market every time is
more complex and diversified, usually people get confuse between
an offshore mutual fund recognized for a jurisdiction and
private investment auto denominated mutual funds. That is not a
mutual fund investment or hedge fund investment, is a pool
between some investor who decide to make their own decision
around the world in real estate, bonds, stocks or any other
investment instruments.
There is a different between
a mutual fund and investment fund. An investment fund is a pool
of money added by a small or large number of subscribers or
shareholders, which is invested and administered on their
behalf. They share the proceeds (or losses) in proportion to
their subscriptions after deduction of costs.
A mutual fund (a unit trust
in the UK) is an investment fund divided into units (equivalent
to shares) which can be bought from and sold back to the manager
of the fund, but which are not traded as such. The value of the
fund NAV (net asset value) per unit is calculated frequently.
Many countries have favorable tax regimes for mutual funds, to
encourage saving. A mutual fund need to be regulated and
inscribed as such. Please, be advised of it.
Real Estate
After several publications of specialized magazines and
continuous exposure by the Media, Panama has had a
reborn in the Real Estate business especially in
skyscrapers and beachfront properties. All kind of
investor is traveling to Panama to conduct real estate
business from Panama. The low cost life, paradise lands
and the friendly laws are the main elements in the Real
Estate success.
Boquete, Bocas del Toro and Pedasi have their peak
moment right now, offering paradises locations, the
investment in those towns are expressed in millions.
However, in Panama city there is a boom in the market
regarding building just like Trump Ocean Club, all the
taste are being satisfied. I don't remember that
combination before, except maybe only in Malaga, Spain
two decades ago.
More than 172
building projects are taking place in the metropolitan
area. The average luxury condominium unit under
construction in Panama city is valued at US$289,100
approximately and is 213 sq meter in size.
Franchises
International Franchises are a very popular method to
invest in low tax jurisdiction. American Franchises
denotes their interest to establish in Panama. Recently,
more than 20 franchises studied possibilities to invest.
Panama. Mr. Enrique Tellez from the US Embassy said
Panama has all the conditions to develop franchise not
only for fast food, but in other areas such as
industrial cleaning, flowers, courier and other.
More than 50 US franchises have been offering the
product and services in Panama. According to the Amchan
(American Chamber of Panama), names like American Leak
Detection Inc., Avalar Network, Inc., Bar Louis
Development Inc., Two Men and Truck International Inc
and World Franchisor were among the franchise interested
in Panama.
Stock Market
Current Status
Capitalization 2,956 millions dollars
