Zimbabwean investors have had constrained access to US shares, relying on international brokers that may restrict residents and on ADRs, while currency instability and FX controls compound the friction. Tokenized US stocks offer direct 1:1 exposure that is self-custodied and can start from about $1.
Know before you fund
What Zimbabwe investors should know
Funding
Residents often obtain USDC by converting local balances through crypto exchanges or P2P on-ramps and holding the tokens in a self-custody wallet. Dollar-access demand has driven notable interest in stablecoins.
Currency & FX
The local currency has been the Zimbabwean dollar (ZWL), which has depreciated substantially against the US dollar. Because GM Markets settles in USD stablecoins, funding from local currency exposes the investor to significant local/USD FX differences.
Local market
The Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) is the primary national market, open during local hours. Tokenized US equities trade 24/5 on-chain, independent of its sessions.
Tax
Gains on tokenized stocks may be taxable under Zimbabwean rules, and the treatment of tokenized securities may differ from that of listed shares. This is general information, not advice; consult a qualified local tax adviser.
Yes. Through tokenized stocks on GM Markets, investors in Zimbabwe can buy US stocks and ETFs backed 1:1 by real shares, funded with stablecoins, from $1, without a US brokerage account.
Residents often obtain USDC by converting local balances through crypto exchanges or P2P on-ramps and holding the tokens in a self-custody wallet. Dollar-access demand has driven notable interest in stablecoins.
The local currency has been the Zimbabwean dollar (ZWL), which has depreciated substantially against the US dollar. Because GM Markets settles in USD stablecoins, funding from local currency exposes the investor to significant local/USD FX differences.
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.
