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From the blog
What is investment risk and how do I determine what is an appropriate level of risk I can tolerate?
Investment risk has many complicated and mathematical definitions. To simplify those concepts, we will concern ourselves with one very simple definition: investment risk can be
Why does Elphinstone not offer CFDs?
According to Investopedia, a contract for differences (CFD) is a contract between a buyer and a seller that stipulates that the buyer must pay the
Why do you not accept funds from Pakistani rupee bank accounts?
As we have mentioned elsewhere, it is legal for a resident Pakistani citizen to invest up to $25,000 per person per year in foreign stocks,
What is SIPC insurance and what does it protect?
The Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC) is a non-profit organization established by the United States Congress in 1970 to provide limited protection to customers of
How do I send money into my Elphinstone account?
Elphinstone can accept funds from the following types of accounts: At this time, unfortunately, we cannot accept deposits directly in Pakistani rupees. Here is an
What does Elphinstone invest in?
The Elphinstone US investment product – delivered through the eponymous Elphinstone app – offers automated investment advice to residents of Pakistan for investments in capital
What are stocks and bonds, and why should one invest in one versus the other?
Let us talk about what you would actually invest in as a client of Elphinstone. Through an Elphinstone account, you can invest in stocks and
What is an investment account and how does it differ from a bank account?
To understand what an investment account is, it helps to understand how bank accounts work, and then illustrate the ways in investment accounts are different,
Is it legal for Pakistanis to invest in the US?
Is it legal for Pakistanis to invest in the US There are generally no restrictions or limitations on the part of the US government with
Where will I owe taxes on my US investments and how much?
Where will I owe taxes on my US investments and how much? [Note: This article is written from the perspective of Pakistanis investing in the
FAQs
Questions to ask Who are Elphinstone? Elphinstone, Inc., a Registered Investment Advisor that is registered with the United States Securities and Exchanges Commission.
What does Elphinstone offer and why should I consider it?
What does Elphinstone offer and why should I consider it? Elphinstone is the first company dedicated to offering access to the US market to Pakistani