Apr 2006 Financial News

WISE announces Re-launch of International Equity trading facility

Apr 13, 2006

WISE would like to officially announce the re-launch of its International Equity trading facility. It comes at a time when the US economy is witnessing its fourth consecutive year of above trend growth and the bullish market shows no signs of retreating. Positive underlying fundamentals and only moderate increases in inflation and bond rates should continue to keep US stocks prices buoyant. Although no forecast is without risk, there is a case for a significant positive upside for the US stock market since it has not been fully reflecting positive economic trends for several years.
Aside from the potential gains, the recognised benefits of diversification are sufficient to warrant investing in the US market.
Whether you decide to invest directly in the US stock market or purchase shares in an exchange-traded or mutual fund, adding international exposure to a portfolio will normally reduce the risk without lowering returns. The US exchanges also offer a safe and inexpensive alternative to investing directly in global markets through instruments such as ADRs, international stocks traded on US exchanges and US multinationals. By using Pershing as our trading platform and clearing firm, WISE clients have access to a broad spectrum of trading products including US and non-US listed equities, OTC securities, mutual funds and fixed income products. As a member of BNY Securities Group and a subsidiary of The Bank of New York, Pershing offers a reputation for unquestioned reliability and integrity. Pershing’s facilities provide an efficient, secure operating environment, and enable us to deliver the highest quality products and services to our customers. Our foreign equity trading desk provides personal support and investment planning geared to individual risk tolerances and investment goals. With access to professional equity research on a real-time basis, we hold an intimate knowledge of the markets enabling us to recommend investments as well as stay informed of events that might affect an investment. Other tangible benefits that you can expect from our service include clear and accurate statement reporting, easy access to your money, a competitive foreign exchange service and online account information. For more information on foreign investments or to open an international trading account, contact any WISE representative at 625-WISE (9473).

Claire Fletcher International Equity Trader
West Indies Stockbrokers Limited
Telephone: 625 9473, Ext 2236
Fax: 627 5002
Email: clairef@wisett.com