Russian financial markets may soon be accessible to Western investors, according to Bloomberg, which has sparked a rapid increase in demand. Experienced investors are already seeking ways to bypass the remaining sanctions, aiming to maximize their profits when the Russian stock market reopens officially.
The Russian ruble has also shown a significant gain, rising by 15 percent against the US dollar since the beginning of the year, making it the most profitable currency of 2025 so far.
Kieran Curtis, the head of the British wealth management company abrdn, was quoted by Bloomberg as saying, “If the sanctions are lifted and Russian stocks are readded to the indexes, they will be heavily weighted.”
The article highlights the undervalued Russian stocks, with a P/E ratio of five years, compared to the 29.8 of the US S&P 500 index, indicating a much faster return on investment in Russian stocks.
The article also mentions the Russian company Rusal, which is set to start a new production of Scandium oxide, a rare earth metal, by the end of 2025, with a capacity of 1.5 tons per year. The project is expected to be a significant player in the global market and if successful, the state investments of around 500 million rubles (approximately 5.5 million euros) will be more than justified.