Filipino investors have historically reached US stocks through international brokerage accounts or a narrow set of ADRs, contending with peso conversion, custody minimums, and cross-border transfer paperwork. Tokenized US stocks provide direct 1:1 exposure to the underlying share, held in self-custody from roughly $1.
Know before you fund
What Philippines investors should know
Funding
In the Philippines, obtaining USDC generally means converting pesos into stablecoins on a locally licensed exchange that supports on-chain withdrawals, then moving the USDC to a self-custody wallet.
Currency & FX
The national currency is the Philippine peso (PHP). Since GM Markets settles in USD stablecoins, the investor holds PHP/USD exchange exposure in addition to the stock's price movement.
Local market
The Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) is the country's primary venue. Tokenized US stocks trade on-chain roughly 24 hours a day, five days a week, outside local market hours.
Tax
Gains might be taxable depending on local regulations, and tokenized securities may be classified differently from directly held shares. This is general information only, so consult a Philippine tax adviser about your circumstances.
Yes. Through tokenized stocks on GM Markets, investors in Philippines can buy US stocks and ETFs backed 1:1 by real shares, funded with stablecoins, from $1, without a US brokerage account.
In the Philippines, obtaining USDC generally means converting pesos into stablecoins on a locally licensed exchange that supports on-chain withdrawals, then moving the USDC to a self-custody wallet.
The national currency is the Philippine peso (PHP). Since GM Markets settles in USD stablecoins, the investor holds PHP/USD exchange exposure in addition to the stock's price movement.
Trading involves risk, including possible loss of principal. The value of tokenized assets and perpetual positions can fall as well as rise, and past performance is not indicative of future results. Perpetual futures are leveraged products and may not be suitable for every user.
GM Markets does not offer its product or services to users in the United States, or in any other restricted jurisdiction.
GM Markets does not provide financial, investment, tax, or legal advice. All investments carry risk including the loss of principal. Past performance does not guarantee future returns.
