Investing in the stock market from Switzerland

Investing in the stock market from Switzerland can seem daunting, what with the specific tax rules, choosing a broker, and the wide range of financial products available. In this category, you will find clear guides on ETFs, comparisons of platforms such as Interactive Brokers, Swissquote, Saxo, and Yuh, as well as practical explanations on how to create and manage your portfolio. My goal is to help you invest effectively, without unnecessary jargon, and grow your wealth over the long term.

Recent Articles

Switch of online broker, my Swiss experience from Cornèrtrader to DEGIRO
Jan, 3 2020

Switch of online broker, my Swiss experience from Cornèrtrader to DEGIRO

Here are the 6 concrete steps I used to switch online broker from Cornèrtrader to DEGIRO.

DEGIRO account opening tutorial
Nov, 17 2019

DEGIRO account opening tutorial

Here you go with the complete tutorial on how to open your DEGIRO account!

Ask the readers: should I invest in P2P lending?
Nov, 1 2019

Ask the readers: should I invest in P2P lending?

What do you think? Should I try P2P lending, or stay away from it?

Ask the readers: switch from Cornèrtrader to DEGIRO?
Sep, 26 2019

Ask the readers: switch from Cornèrtrader to DEGIRO?

Cornèrtrader has recently introduced new inactivity fees, and I am now evaluating the option of transferring my shares to DEGIRO.

Interactive Brokers and Brexit, should you worry?
Mar, 14 2019

Interactive Brokers and Brexit, should you worry?

I was recently asked if I was concerned about my Interactive Brokers account in the United Kingdom and Brexit. So I did my little investigation with my IB counsellor.

What ETF portfolio to build in 2018 as a Swiss Mustachian?
Sep, 9 2018

What ETF portfolio to build in 2018 as a Swiss Mustachian?

As our investment strategy has been in auto-pilot mode for almost two years, I didn't think to update you about my ETF portfolio changes. Thanks to our reader Max for reminding me, it's now fixed!

Guest Post DEGIRO Review (After 4 Months Using it)
Mar, 23 2018

Guest Post DEGIRO Review (After 4 Months Using it)

DEGIRO is a player that seems to be here to stay amongst the discount brokers. As I keep a close eye on them, I asked my mate The Poor Swiss to share his DEGIRO experience with us today.

Cryptocurrencies in Switzerland: How I Buy Them with Coinbase
Dec, 4 2017

Cryptocurrencies in Switzerland: How I Buy Them with Coinbase

Cryptocurrencies in Switzerland: a personal experiment with BTC, ETH and LTC, how to buy via Coinbase or GDAX, fees, storage and risks.

Experiment cryptocurrencies as a Swiss investor
Nov, 20 2017

Experiment cryptocurrencies as a Swiss investor

So far, as a long-term investor, I forced myself to not hop on the volatile and risky train of cryptocurrencies. Then I decided to see this as a learning opportunity. I will therefore invest a maximum amount clearly defined from the start, and make a regular report of the evolution of my new portfolio of digital currencies.

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