Guyana · GLD
If you live in Guyana and want exposure to SPDR Gold Shares (GLD), you no longer need a US brokerage account. Through tokenized stocks on GM Markets, investors in Guyana can buy GLD backed 1:1 by real shares, funded with stablecoins, from just $1. As of the latest update, GLD trades around $367.76 (about GYD 76,954 at recent exchange rates). This guide covers how it works, what it costs, the risks to weigh, and what Guyana investors specifically should know.
About the fund
GLD is an exchange-traded fund that is physically backed by gold bullion held in secure vaults on behalf of the fund, with each share representing a fractional interest in that gold. It is designed to track the price of gold before fees, giving investors exposure to the metal without directly holding or storing it.
The bull case
Investors point to GLD as a way to add gold to a portfolio for diversification, as a potential hedge against inflation, and as a perceived safe-haven asset during periods of market or currency stress.
Key risks
Gold produces no income or cash flows and pays no dividends, its price can be volatile and move against investors, and GLD represents an interest in a metal rather than a claim on any company's earnings.
For Guyana investors
In Guyana, exposure to US shares has generally depended on international brokerage accounts, with FX conversion, custody and paperwork to manage. Tokenized US stocks simplify this by delivering direct 1:1 exposure to the underlying equities, self-custodied from around $1.
Compare your options
How tokenized assets compare with the traditional routes a non-US investor would otherwise use.
| Route to GLD | Minimum | You fund with | Who holds it | From Guyana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tokenized on GM Markets | From $1 | Stablecoins (USDC) | Your own wallet | Open to Guyana |
| Local stockbroker | Often a whole share | GYD | Broker holds | Limited US coverage |
| International broker | Often hundreds of USD | GYD converted to USD | Broker holds | Varies, may gate residents |
| ADR or local listing | Whole-share price | GYD | 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 GLD
Search for SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) 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 GLD 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 GLD.
Funding
FAQ
Nearby
See the full SPDR Gold Shares guide or trending stocks in Guyana.
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.
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