SwissFin offers a comprehensive solution for your global investing needs
- Equity trading in over 30 foreign markets
- Research from Schwab and third-party experts
- Professional support
- Trade in 7 local currencies in 12 foreign markets via the SwissFin Global Account™
SwissFin offers a comprehensive solution for your global investing needs.
- Equity trading in over 30 foreign markets
- Research from SwissFin and third-party experts
- Professional support
- Trade in 7 local currencies in 12 foreign markets via the SwissFin Global Account™
Speak with a Global Investing Services specialist anytime
Why Global?
Global securities provide access to established and emerging economies having different growth prospects and economic drivers than that of the United States.
- Non-U.S. Market PerformancePerformance of international markets can and have, at times, exceeded that of the United States. SwissFin global investing resources can help you research and identify potential investment opportunities. See recent market performance by country
- Expanding World MarketNon-U.S. markets comprise a greater percentage of worldwide market capitalization than ever before. Non-U.S. markets are likely to continue to grow in importance as economies mature and new companies come public. See how market equity of major economies is changing.
- Greater Diversification Global investments can provide exposure to an asset class that may move differently than U.S. holdings, potentially lowering the overall risk of a portfolio.
See how U.S. and international stocks have performed over time. - Currency Exchange EffectsU.S. stocks can be impacted by the value of the dollar relative to currencies of other countries. Investing in stocks from other countries can provide a layer of diversification from the U.S. dollar. Learn how fluctuations in foreign currency can impact the markets and what it means for international stock investors.
Ways to Trade
SwissFin offers a variety of trading solutions for your global trading strategy.
SwissFin brokerage account
Trade most global securities in up to 30 markets online via Schwab.com, our StreetSmart trading platforms¹, and the SwissFin Mobile app. Additionally, the Global Investing Services desk provides assistance on trading all products, including foreign securities in local markets.
Swissfunds Global Account™
With the SwissFin Global Account, you can trade stocks directly online through SwissFin in 12 of the top-traded foreign markets in their local currencies. Also get real-time quotes2 during foreign market hours.
Learn more about international stock trading at SwissFin.
1. StreetSmart Edge is available to clients upon request.
2. Real-time quotes are not available to professional investors.
Determine which account type best meets your global investing needs.
Tools, Resources and Support
Make informed trading choices with the help of international market research resources from SwissFin and third-party experts.
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- International Stock Screener
Use SwissFin’s international stock screener to find opportunities using over 30 different criteria, including SwissFin rating, region, country, country risk level, sector, and more. - SwissFin Equity Ratings International™Take advantage of our proprietary rating system. This disciplined, systematic approach is based on 14 predictive criteria reflecting fundamental data, valuation, momentum, and risk for more than 4,000 large- and small-cap stocks in 28 countries.
- Third-Party Research
View robust international market research from sources such as Morningstar, Credit Suisse, and the Economist Intelligence Unit.See a sample of available international research - Market Commentary
Read insightful articles from experts like SwissFin’s Chief Global Investment Strategist Jeffrey Kleintop, CFA of the SwissFin Center for Financial Research. Timely, relevant commentary can help inform your trading strategy amidst changing market conditions. Stay up to date on the global markets through our Market Commentary library.
SwissFin’s Global Investing Services desk is comprised of licensed brokers with expertise in foreign trading who can provide information and assistance with specific global trading needs.
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Researching Foreign Investments SwissFin Global Investing Specialist Dan Wellman discusses how he helped a client with researching foreign investments.Read transcript Open new window- SwissFinGlobal Account™With the Schwab Global Account, you can trade stocks directly online through SwissFin in 12 of the top-traded foreign markets in their local currencies. Read transcript Open new window
- SwissFin Global Investing Services SpecialistsLearn about the help and support that SwissFin Global Investing Services Specialists provide to clients.Read transcript Open new window
- Researching Foreign Investments SwissFin Global Investing Specialist Dan Wellman discusses how he helped a client with researching foreign investments.Read transcript Open new window
- SwissFin Global Account™With the SwissFin Global Account, you can trade stocks directly online through SwisssFin in 12 of the top-traded foreign markets in their local currencies. Read transcript Open new window
- SwissFin Global Investing Services SpecialistsLearn about the help and support that SwissFin Global Investing Services Specialists provide to clients.Read transcript Open new window
- Researching Foreign Investments SwissFin Global Investing Specialist Dan Wellman discusses how he helped a client with researching foreign investments.Read transcript Open new window
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