
Starlight Smart Invest
Investing Simplified, Returns Maximized
Capital Gains Tax (CGT) eligible
Model Equity Portfolios
About Smart Invest
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Directly invest in tax-efficient model equity portfolios, designed to reflect major global equity indices such as the S&P 500, NASDAQ 100 and Eurostoxx 50, all professionally curated by the experts at Starlight
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Simply complete our digital 'Investment & Risk' questionnaire and let the experts at Starlight recommend the specific Smart Invest Model Portfolios most suitable for your needs
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Select the Starlight Model Portfolio mix suggested by Starlight's risk profiling algorithm or do it your own way, the choice is yours
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Either way, unlike exchange traded funds (ETFs), that are subject to 41% exit tax on gains which cannot be offset against capital losses, Smart Invest Model Portfolios:
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+ are subject to standard capital gains tax (CGT) treatment, currently 33%
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+ allow investment gains to be offset against capital losses made/carried forward from your other capital investments
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+ are not subject to the 'deemed distribution' exit tax that applies to ETFs after 8 years
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Streamlined monthly reporting straight to your inbox and 24-hour portfolio access via Client Portal
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Available to Individuals, Companies, self-invested and designated broker advised pensions (ARFs, PRBs and PRSAs)
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Starlight Wealth does not accept or hold client monies. Your Investment Amount is invested directly in the stocks comprising the relevant Starlight Smart Invest Model Portfolio.
Funds and investments in your Starlight Smart Account are ‘client assets’ and are fully segregated from the assets of the MIFID Executing Broker in accordance with Central Bank of Ireland regulatory rules. Please see FAQs for further information.
Open Smart Invest
To open Smart Invest you will need:
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€100,000 (Investment Amount minimum)
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To be over 18 and resident and tax resident in Ireland
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Your PPS Number
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Your Passport
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Proof of Address
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Timelines
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Individuals/Joint: We can have an account open within 48 hours of receiving the required information and documentation.
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Company: The process is a little longer but we will guide and support you every step of the way!​