Malaysia · SCHD
If you live in Malaysia and want exposure to Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD), you no longer need a US brokerage account. Through tokenized stocks on GM Markets, investors in Malaysia can buy SCHD backed 1:1 by real shares, funded with stablecoins, from just $1. As of the latest update, SCHD trades around $32.76 (about MYR 134.05 at recent exchange rates). This guide covers how it works, what it costs, the risks to weigh, and what Malaysia investors specifically should know.
About the fund
SCHD is an exchange-traded fund that tracks an index of US stocks screened for dividend quality and consistency, focusing on companies with sustained dividend payments and solid fundamentals. As a passive index fund, it seeks to replicate that dividend-focused benchmark's performance before fees rather than to outperform it.
The bull case
Investors point to SCHD for exposure to established, dividend-paying US companies at low cost, valuing its emphasis on dividend quality and its use as an income-oriented holding.
Key risks
SCHD tilts toward certain sectors such as financials, industrials, and consumer staples and away from the largest technology names, which can cause it to lag in growth-led rallies, and dividends are not guaranteed and can be cut in stress, with no protection against market declines.
For Malaysia investors
Malaysian investors have generally accessed US stocks via local brokers offering global markets or through international brokerage platforms, managing ringgit conversion, custody minimums, and cross-border transfer paperwork. Tokenized US stocks offer a direct alternative with 1:1 exposure to the underlying share, self-custodied and open from roughly $1.
Compare your options
How tokenized assets compare with the traditional routes a non-US investor would otherwise use.
| Route to SCHD | Minimum | You fund with | Who holds it | From Malaysia |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tokenized on GM Markets | From $1 | Stablecoins (USDC) | Your own wallet | Open to Malaysia |
| Local stockbroker | Often a whole share | MYR | Broker holds | Limited US coverage |
| International broker | Often hundreds of USD | MYR converted to USD | Broker holds | Varies, may gate residents |
| ADR or local listing | Whole-share price | MYR | Broker holds | Only some US stocks |
Step by step
Create a wallet
GM Markets is non-custodial, so you connect a self-custody wallet and keep your own keys. There is no lengthy brokerage onboarding.
Fund with USDC
Add USDC to your wallet. GM Markets settles trades in stablecoins, so this becomes your buying power.
Find SCHD
Search for Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) in the GM Markets terminal to see the live order book and chart.
Place your order
Buy from as little as $1 with a market or limit order. Your SCHD token is backed 1:1 by a real share held at a regulated issuer.
Hold, trade, or redeem
Your position settles on-chain and is yours. Sell any time, or hold for exposure to SCHD.
Funding
FAQ
Nearby
See the full Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF guide or trending stocks in Malaysia.
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.
