Zambian investors have generally reached US equities through international brokers that may gate residents or through ADRs, contending with FX conversion, custody limits and cross-border paperwork. Tokenized US stocks give direct 1:1 exposure held in self-custody, from roughly $1.
Know before you fund
What Zambia investors should know
Funding
USDC is typically acquired by converting kwacha on crypto exchanges or via P2P on-ramps and moving the balance to a self-custody wallet. Stablecoins have become a practical tool for holding dollar value.
Currency & FX
The local currency is the Zambian kwacha (ZMW). As GM Markets settles in USD stablecoins, an investor funding from kwacha carries the ZMW/USD exchange-rate exposure over time.
Local market
The Lusaka Securities Exchange is the country's main equity market, trading within local hours. Tokenized US stocks instead trade 24/5 on-chain, outside those windows.
Tax
Any gains on tokenized stocks may be taxable in Zambia, and tokenized securities may not be treated the same as listed shares. This is general information rather than advice; consult a local tax professional.
Yes. Through tokenized stocks on GM Markets, investors in Zambia can buy US stocks and ETFs backed 1:1 by real shares, funded with stablecoins, from $1, without a US brokerage account.
USDC is typically acquired by converting kwacha on crypto exchanges or via P2P on-ramps and moving the balance to a self-custody wallet. Stablecoins have become a practical tool for holding dollar value.
The local currency is the Zambian kwacha (ZMW). As GM Markets settles in USD stablecoins, an investor funding from kwacha carries the ZMW/USD exchange-rate exposure over time.
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.
