Switzerland · VWO
If you live in Switzerland and want exposure to Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF (VWO), you no longer need a US brokerage account. Through tokenized stocks on GM Markets, investors in Switzerland can buy VWO backed 1:1 by real shares, funded with stablecoins, from just $1. As of the latest update, VWO trades around $58.05 (about CHF 47.02 at recent exchange rates). This guide covers how it works, what it costs, the risks to weigh, and what Switzerland investors specifically should know.
About the fund
VWO is an exchange-traded fund that tracks an index of stocks from emerging-market economies, holding companies across regions such as Asia, Latin America, Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. It provides diversified, market-value-weighted exposure to developing-market equities in a single position.
The bull case
Investors use VWO to gain exposure to faster-growing developing economies, diversify beyond US and developed markets, and access companies not well represented in domestic portfolios.
Key risks
VWO can be highly volatile and carries elevated country, political, and regulatory risk in emerging markets, along with currency risk from holdings priced in local currencies that can move sharply against the US dollar.
For Switzerland investors
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.
Compare your options
How tokenized assets compare with the traditional routes a non-US investor would otherwise use.
| Route to VWO | Minimum | You fund with | Who holds it | From Switzerland |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tokenized on GM Markets | From $1 | Stablecoins (USDC) | Your own wallet | Open to Switzerland |
| Local stockbroker | Often a whole share | CHF | Broker holds | Limited US coverage |
| International broker | Often hundreds of USD | CHF converted to USD | Broker holds | Varies, may gate residents |
| ADR or local listing | Whole-share price | CHF | 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 VWO
Search for Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF (VWO) 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 VWO 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 VWO.
Funding
FAQ
Nearby
See the full Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF guide or trending stocks in Switzerland.
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.
