Swiss investors have generally traded US shares through bank brokers, SIX-connected platforms, or online brokers, absorbing CHF/USD conversion spreads and, with traditional banks, relatively high commissions and custody fees. Tokenized stocks provide a leaner path: direct 1:1 exposure to the real US share, self-custodied, from around $1.
Know before you fund
What Switzerland investors should know
Funding
A common Swiss approach is a bank transfer to a locally-licensed exchange that converts Swiss francs to USDC, which is then withdrawn to a self-custody wallet, no US brokerage required.
Currency & FX
Switzerland uses the Swiss franc (CHF). Because GM Markets settles in US-dollar stablecoins, a franc-based investor holds CHF/USD exposure alongside the stock: a stronger dollar lifts franc returns, while a weaker dollar weighs on them.
Local market
The SIX Swiss Exchange in Zurich is the country's primary venue; tokenized US stocks instead trade 24/5 on-chain, outside local exchange hours and settlement windows.
Tax
Investment gains may be taxable in Switzerland, and tokenized securities may not be treated the same as directly-held shares. Since these rules vary and change, verify your position with a qualified Swiss tax adviser.
Yes. Through tokenized stocks on GM Markets, investors in Switzerland can buy US stocks and ETFs backed 1:1 by real shares, funded with stablecoins, from $1, without a US brokerage account.
A common Swiss approach is a bank transfer to a locally-licensed exchange that converts Swiss francs to USDC, which is then withdrawn to a self-custody wallet, no US brokerage required.
Switzerland uses the Swiss franc (CHF). Because GM Markets settles in US-dollar stablecoins, a franc-based investor holds CHF/USD exposure alongside the stock: a stronger dollar lifts franc returns, while a weaker dollar weighs on them.
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.
