Lisa Osada is an investor, financial blogger (“Stockgram”) and author (“Stock Life Balance”) and also writes for Business Isider. Getty Images / Anton Potemin / bang song / Berkah / Collage: Falco Konitzki
Switzerland impresses with its economic and political stability as well as a strong industry, which makes it an attractive location for investors, says stock expert Lisa Osada.
The country has a highly developed and innovative industry, particularly in financial services, pharmaceuticals, engineering and technology.
Located in the heart of Europe, Switzerland is known not only for its breathtaking scenery and first-class chocolate, but also for an extremely stable economic and political situation. These factors make the country an attractive location for companies and investors, which is reflected in the presence of some of the best stocks on the Swiss stock exchange.
During several visits and events over the past few years, I have not only been able to experience the scenic beauty, but also gained insights into the Swiss economy.
Switzerland offers a unique combination of economic stability, political neutrality and an attractive business environment
The country has a highly developed and innovative industry, particularly in financial services, pharmaceuticals, engineering and technology. Switzerland’s financial sector, with banks of global renown, benefits from its neutral position and good regulation. This not only creates trust among companies, but also attracts many wealthy individuals and international investors to Switzerland.
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Some of the “best stocks” would be in Switzerland
The political situation in Switzerland is also characterized by neutrality, a stable government and a particularly strong democracy. As a country with no direct involvement in military conflicts, Switzerland has earned a global reputation as a safe haven for capital.
Some of the best stocks in the world are traded on the Swiss stock exchange, particularly in the Swiss Market Index (SMI). Large companies from various industries, including Nestlé, Novartis and Roche, are based in Switzerland and contribute to the solid performance of the stock market. Thanks to high regulatory standards and transparent corporate governance, Swiss companies have long been considered a reliable investment.
What are the disadvantages of Swiss stocks?
Even though all of these factors sound very good at first glance and bring with them many advantages, Switzerland also has some disadvantages for us investors. Especially as foreign investors who want to invest in Swiss stocks, we are faced with a number of hurdles.
The most obvious obstacle is the limited access to the Swiss stock market from Germany. Swiss shares can no longer be traded on the classic EU stock exchanges. The simple route via Xetra, Tradegate, Gettex or other German and European stock exchanges is therefore not possible. The prerequisite is a broker who enables direct trading (OTC) or offers a direct connection to the Zurich Stock Exchange in order to be able to buy locally. The popular neo-brokers in particular rarely offer these options, which is why trading in Swiss stocks often involves higher costs than you might be used to.
Trading in Swiss francs (CHF) can also be mentioned as a challenge. The strength of the Swiss franc may lead to some degree of currency risk, particularly if the euro depreciates against the Swiss franc. This can influence returns and make investment decisions more complex.
I have my eye on these three Swiss stocks
Nevertheless, Switzerland offers a unique combination of economic stability, political neutrality and an attractive business environment. These factors make the country not only an attractive location for companies, but also an interesting investment opportunity. There are currently several Swiss stocks on my watchlist. I would like to briefly introduce my current favorites below: