Access to US stocks from Qatar has largely run through international brokerage accounts or bank platforms, requiring USD funding, custody arrangements, and account documentation. Tokenized US equities provide a more direct alternative, giving 1:1 exposure that is self-custodied and available from about $1.
Know before you fund
What Qatar investors should know
Funding
A person in Qatar can swap Qatari riyals for USDC using a locally-licensed exchange and send the stablecoins to a self-custody wallet. With the QAR pegged to the US dollar, the FX risk on the conversion is limited.
Currency & FX
Qatar's currency is the Qatari riyal (QAR), and GM Markets settles in USD stablecoins. Because the riyal is pegged to the dollar, currency exposure on holdings remains minimal.
Local market
The Qatar Stock Exchange is the country's main venue for listed shares. Tokenized US stocks trade 24/5 on-chain, outside those local hours.
Tax
This is general, non-advisory information: any gains may be taxable subject to local rules, and tokenized securities can be treated differently. Personal investment income is often untaxed for residents, though you should confirm your position with a local tax adviser.
Yes. Through tokenized stocks on GM Markets, investors in Qatar can buy US stocks and ETFs backed 1:1 by real shares, funded with stablecoins, from $1, without a US brokerage account.
A person in Qatar can swap Qatari riyals for USDC using a locally-licensed exchange and send the stablecoins to a self-custody wallet. With the QAR pegged to the US dollar, the FX risk on the conversion is limited.
Qatar's currency is the Qatari riyal (QAR), and GM Markets settles in USD stablecoins. Because the riyal is pegged to the dollar, currency exposure on holdings remains minimal.
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.
