Hi everyone,
I am currently living in Italy, but I will be moving to Japan in April 2026 to start a new job.
I currently have an investment account with Interactive Brokers Europe, where I hold some Vanguard World ETFs. I started investing just about a year ago, so the total amount currently invested is not very large.
I have a few questions regarding my transition:
IBKR Migration: When I change my residency to Japan, what happens to my European account? Can I keep my current Vanguard ETFs, or should I consider selling them and moving the cash?
NISA: I plan to open a NISA account once I am settled to invest part of my new salary. Since my current portfolio is small and relatively new, would it be easier to sell my European assets and "restart" my investment plan directly in Japan through a NISA?
Logistics: Is it possible to transfer a small portfolio from IBKR Europe to a Japanese broker, or is it better to just keep the two things separate?
I would appreciate any suggestions on the most efficient way to handle this situation
Thanks in advance!
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