Sponsored Foreign Shares

Sponsored Foreign Shares

The Whole World on One Exchange

Global Investment Opportunities

Investing in shares from around the world has never been easier for Swiss investors. Through our Sponsored Foreign Shares segment, you can trade more than 250 of the world’s leading companies directly on SIX Swiss Exchange – during Swiss trading hours. This gives you access to global markets and the opportunity to diversify your portfolio across countries and sectors with ease.

The list of securities incorporates some of the most prominent and high-profile tech companies in the world, such as Alphabet (Google), Apple, Amazon, Nvidia, Microsoft and Meta. With over 150 securities from the United States and more than 100 from Germany, the segment brings together the most actively traded shares worldwide.

A World of Shares

Trade some of the world’s biggest companies with us – in Swiss franc or US Dollar, during Swiss trading hours.

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Your Benefits on SIX Swiss Exchange

Broaden Your Portfolio

Access over 250 of the most-sought-after shares from around the world. Right here.

Avoid Conversion Fees

All shares are traded in Swiss francs so you can avoid costly conversion fees.

Trade in a Regulated Environment

Buy and sell shares during Swiss trading hours with confidence in our fully regulated framework.

New Horizons for Swiss Investors

The securities admitted for trading on SIX Swiss Exchange are primary-listed on major international exchanges. In the Sponsored Foreign Shares segment, all securities are traded in Swiss Francs, while US securities can additionally be traded in US Dollars. This allows Swiss investors to participate in international markets while avoiding unnecessary foreign exchange costs.

As a Swiss-based investor, you can trade leading global blue-chip stocks during Swiss trading hours, even when the home markets are closed. The Market maker ensures continuous liquidity by providing binding buy and sell prices throughout the day — enabling you to react quickly to market movements.

Quick & Simple

Investing in shares from all around the world has never been easier for Swiss investors thanks to our Sponsored Foreign Shares trading segment.

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About This Service

Trading participants can submit a request to SER (SIX Exchange Regulation) for admission to trading of equity securities of foreign issuers with a primary listing on an exchange recognized by the Regulatory Board. For each security admitted to trading in the Sponsored Foreign Shares segment, a Sponsor acts as market maker to guarantee continuous liquidity.

Sponsors are trading participants of the Swiss Stock Exchange. They are required to meet all reporting and maintenance obligations defined in the Rules and to provide market making services. Interested in becoming a Sponsor or learning more?

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Market makers must continuously quote bid and ask prices for minimum volumes within the defined maximum spreads during at least 80% of official trading hours each month. To maintain transparency and quality, SIX Swiss Exchange monitors all trades for compliance.

Sponsors can apply to SER (SIX Exchange Regulation) for the admission to trading of equity securities of foreign issuers with a primary listing on an exchange recognized by the Regulatory Board. The Rules for the Admission of Equity Securities to Trading in the Sponsored Segment can be found online.

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The securities in the Sponsored Foreign Shares trading segment are traded on the On Book Matcher (OBM) Partition 2 – "Non-Equities". The trading hours are continuous from 9.00 am to 5.30 pm CET (with a closing auction from 5.20 pm to 5.30 pm CET). All shares can be traded in Swiss francs, and US shares can also be traded in US Dollars. All details are available in the Trading Guides.

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The segment enables participants and reporting members to conduct trade and transaction reporting.

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