Best Place to Buy ETFs in Switzerland

What is the cheapest place to buy ETFs in Switzerland? What banks offer both low costs and good service for ETF buyers?

Hi there,

Online securities brokers typically charge lower fees for purchases of exchange traded fund (ETF) shares than large banks.

The online trading comparison on moneyland.ch provides an overview of all FINMA-regulated Swiss online brokers. Both custody fees and brokerage fees are accounted for by the comparison tool.

Simply select the "Individual profile" and enter the amount of Swiss ETFs, and the number and value of ETF transactions you expect to make to compare brokers based on your specific requirements.

Some online brokers like Strateo and Swissquote use flat-fees for ETFs. These are accounted for by the moneyland.ch comparison tool.

it is also worth noting that many brokers charge high fees for ETF orders made over the telephone. These can be as high as double the fee charged for orders made online.

In addition to comparing brokers through which you buy and sell ETF shares, it is also important to review the fees charged by the ETF itself. Annual fund administrative fees are indicated by the ETF's total expense ration (TER).

Retirement ETF shares can be purchased in the same way as shares in conventional retirement funds. You can find more information about retirement funds here.

ETFs can also be bought and sold without hassle through a robo advisor service. However, you pay a fee for the robo advisor service in addition to the ETF fees. This adds approximately 0.5% per annum to your expenses. You can find out more about robo advisors here.

Best regards from Moneyguru

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