{"id":9432,"date":"2018-12-17T13:06:20","date_gmt":"2018-12-17T12:06:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/schweizerfinanzblog.ch\/buying-etfs-its-that-easy\/"},"modified":"2026-06-15T17:43:05","modified_gmt":"2026-06-15T15:43:05","slug":"etf-buy-switzerland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/schweizerfinanzblog.ch\/en\/etf-buy-switzerland\/","title":{"rendered":"Buying ETFs: it&#8217;s that easy!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>You have determined your asset allocation and know which ETF you want &#8211; now what? Now comes the easiest part: the actual purchase. Find out how to buy an ETF online in less than a minute and what to look out for in this eighth and final lesson of our financial guide.  <\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/schweizerfinanzblog.ch\/en\/etf-select\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"669\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&lt; Lesson 7<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/schweizerfinanzblog.ch\/en\/invest-in-8-lessons\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"776\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Overview &gt;<\/a> <\/p>\n\n<link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/schweizerfinanzblog.ch\/wp-content\/themes\/schweizerfinanzblog\/components\/post-info-component\/post-info-component.css\">\n<div class=\"post-info-component\">\n\t\t<div class=\"von-and-comments\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"<!--[CDATA[https:\/\/schweizerfinanzblog.ch\/ueber-uns\/]]-->&#8220;>Stefan &#038; Toni<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t <span>| <a href=\"#comments\">104 Kommentare<\/a><\/span> \t\t\n\t<\/div>\n<!-- \t<div class=\"post-dates\">\n\t\tUpdated on June 15, 2026\t<\/div> -->\n\t<div class=\"post-dates\">\n\t\tAktualisiert am\t\t<time class=\"entry-date updated\" datetime=\"2026-06-15T17:43:05+02:00\">\n\t\t\t15.6.2026\t\t<\/time>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/schweizerfinanzblog.ch\/wp-content\/themes\/schweizerfinanzblog\/components\/kurz-bundig-component\/kurz-bundig-component.css?v=2\">\n\n<div  id=\"LQXIzdM\" class=\"kurz-bunding mb-3\" style='background-color:#f9f9fa'>\n\t<div class=\"d-flex kurz-bunding-title\">\n\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"kurz-bunding-icon\" src=\"https:\/\/schweizerfinanzblog.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lifghtbulb2.png\">\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<p class=''>\n\t\t\tShort &#038; sweet\t\t<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"kurz-bunding-content\">\n\t\t<ul id=\"block-f6cef560-8e87-4a11-8ce7-73b4707aa4bd\" class=\"block-editor-rich-text__editable block-editor-block-list__block wp-block is-selected wp-block-list rich-text\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"document\" contenteditable=\"true\" aria-multiline=\"true\" aria-label=\"Block: Liste\" data-block=\"f6cef560-8e87-4a11-8ce7-73b4707aa4bd\" data-type=\"core\/list\" data-title=\"Liste\">\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Before you can buy an ETF, you need a trading account &#8211; when making your choice, pay particular attention to costs, scope of services and the market position of the provider.<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">To buy ETFs, you need: the stock ticker (identification), the bid-ask spread (liquidity), a price limit to protect against price jumps, the desired number of shares, the validity of the order &#8211; and of course sufficient funds in the custody account.<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Please note the stock market hours: On the Swiss stock exchange SIX, you can trade on weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Many brokers now offer savings plans as a clever alternative to manual investing: You invest automatically and regularly &#8211; probably the safest way to build up your assets because you are guaranteed never to miss a tranche.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\n<style>\n\t#LQXIzdM .kurz-bunding-content li::marker{\n\t\tcolor: #37c392;\n\t}\n\t#LQXIzdM .kurz-bunding-call-to-action a{\n\t\tbackground-color: #1bab78;\n\t\tcolor: #FFFFFF;\n\t}\n\n<\/style>\n<div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#Trading_depot_The_prerequisite_for_buying_ETFs\">Trading depot: The prerequisite for buying ETFs<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#The_costs\">The costs<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#The_services\">The services<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#The_market_position\">The market position<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Buy_ETF\">Buy ETF<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Which_trading_platform_should_I_choose\">Which trading platform should I choose?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Buying_ETFs_What_belongs_in_the_purchase_mask\">Buying ETFs: What belongs in the purchase mask<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Useful_practical_tips_for_buying_ETFs\">Useful practical tips for buying ETFs<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Buying_ETFs_what_it_looks_like_in_practice\">Buying ETFs: what it looks like in practice<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Savings_plan_The_clever_alternative\">Savings plan: The clever alternative<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#This_might_also_interest_you\">This might also interest you<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Updates\">Updates<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Disclaimer\">Disclaimer<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"Trading_depot_The_prerequisite_for_buying_ETFs\">Trading depot: The prerequisite for buying ETFs<\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>You can only buy an ETF via a custody account with an online broker or a traditional bank. As a concrete example, the <strong>Vanguard FTSE All-World UCITS ETF<\/strong> &#8211; traded in CHF on the Swiss stock exchange SIX &#8211; will accompany us through this article. It tracks the FTSE All-World Index and covers around 4,000 companies from industrialized and emerging markets worldwide. It is available in two versions: accumulating (ticker: VWRA, income is reinvested) and distributing (ticker: VWRL, income is paid out). It is the one-ETF solution that we recommended in <a href=\"https:\/\/schweizerfinanzblog.ch\/en\/etf-select\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"669\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">lesson 7<\/a> as the easiest way to get started. You can find a systematic ETF selection &#8211; with a comparison of the best alternatives &#8211; in our test report <a href=\"https:\/\/schweizerfinanzblog.ch\/en\/best-etfs-switzerland-and-global\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3357\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best ETFs Switzerland and globally<\/a>.     <\/p>\n\n<p>Back to the custody account: Online brokers have a clear advantage over traditional banks for cost reasons. We explain what you should look out for when making your choice in our article <a href=\"https:\/\/schweizerfinanzblog.ch\/en\/best-broker-switzerland-6-important-factors\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"7383\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best Broker Switzerland<\/a>. Below we explain the three decisive criteria: Costs, services and market position.  <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"The_costs\">The costs<\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Regardless of the provider, you should be aware of these three cost blocks when buying ETFs:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Custody fees:<\/strong> Recurring fee for the safekeeping of your securities &#8211; regardless of whether you trade. While traditional banks still charge these fees, they are largely a thing of the past for online brokers. If you do: maximum 0.1% per year, ideally capped.  <\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Brokerage fees:<\/strong> Transaction fee for every purchase or sale. Rule of thumb: less than 1% of the transaction amount. <\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Other costs:<\/strong> You should also keep an eye on the costs that are often forgotten: stamp duty, stock exchange fees and any currency exchange fees &#8211; because they can certainly add up.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"The_services\">The services<\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p>If you want to invest in a self-determined way, check your (future) broker for the following four services:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>ETF offering:<\/strong> Every broker now trades the large standard ETFs. There are differences in niche products and the choice of stock exchanges.  A huge range of investments is useless if you don&#8217;t need them. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Handling:<\/strong> The platform must be intuitive and easy to understand &#8211; anything else is a pain in the neck.  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Functionality:<\/strong> Savings plans for automatic investing, portfolio evaluations, performance tracking &#8211; the list goes on and on. Ask yourself what you really need.   <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Support:<\/strong> He has to be available when things get tough. And in a language that you understand. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>Investment advice or actively managed solutions? Expensive and no longer necessary, now that you are well informed. <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"The_market_position\">The market position<\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p>Choose an established broker, not a flash in the pan with bait-and-switch offers. Although ETFs are considered special assets in Switzerland and are legally protected in the event of a bankruptcy, unwinding them can be tedious and costly. Anyone investing for the long term anyway wants to avoid such hassle.  <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"Buy_ETF\">Buy ETF<\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>Opened an account, transferred funds, and familiarized yourself with the platform? Then it\u2019s time to get down to business. Since ETFs are traded on the stock exchange just like stocks, you should place your orders during normal trading hours. On the Swiss stock exchange SIX, this is possible on weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.     <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"Which_trading_platform_should_I_choose\">Which trading platform should I choose?<\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Many ETFs tradable in Switzerland are available on several stock exchanges &#8211; for example on the Swiss SIX, the German XETRA and the London Stock Exchange (LSE). Three criteria help with the choice: <\/p>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Trading currency:<\/strong> SIX offers many ETFs in CHF &#8211; this saves currency exchange fees. XETRA trades in EUR, LSE in USD or GBP. For smaller amounts, the advantage of a lower spread abroad can be eaten up by exchange fees.  <\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Liquidity:<\/strong> The higher the trading volume, the narrower the spread. For standard ETFs like the VWRA, the spread on SIX is typically around 0.05%, and on XETRA and the LSE it\u2019s even lower. For an investment of CHF 10,000, this amounts to a difference of just a few francs at most\u2014far less than any potential currency conversion fees when buying in a foreign currency. In practice, therefore, once you reach a certain trading volume, even greater liquidity offers you little additional benefit. You can find current values in <a class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"https:\/\/www.six-group.com\/en\/market-data\/etf\/etf-explorer.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the SIX ETF Explorer<\/a> or directly in your broker\u2019s trading interface.    <\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Time of day:<\/strong> Avoid the first and last 30 minutes of trading\u2014spreads tend to be wider during those times. The best time to buy during the day is between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Swiss time. For ETFs with a high proportion of U.S. stocks\u2014such as the VWRA\u2014the time window starting at 3:30 p.m. is particularly worthwhile, as this is when the U.S. stock exchange NYSE opens and spreads narrow further.  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"Buying_ETFs_What_belongs_in_the_purchase_mask\">Buying ETFs: What belongs in the purchase mask<\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p>This determines the trading center &#8211; leaving five details for the actual order.<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Ticker:<\/strong> Four letters to uniquely identify your ETF &#8211; in our example &#8220;VWRA&#8221;. Can be found at the ETF provider or directly at the broker. Alternatively, ISIN or WKN also work.   Multiple hits usually involve the same ETF on different exchanges &#8211; choose your preferred trading venue. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bid-ask spread:<\/strong> Difference between the buying and selling price. A narrow spread means high liquidity &#8211; with standard ETFs such as the VWRA, it is usually negligible.  The net asset value (NAV) calculated daily can serve as a guide for a fair valuation, although this only reflects the previous day&#8217;s close. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Price limit:<\/strong> Your maximum price per share &#8211; it protects you from unpleasant surprises if the price jumps between placing the order and execution. Important: A slightly higher limit does not mean that you will pay this price &#8211; the order will be executed at the actual market price, which is often cheaper.  Set the limit slightly above the current ask price so that it goes through.  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Number of shares:<\/strong> How many do you want to buy? Divide the investment amount by the ask price &#8211; done.   <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Validity:<\/strong> We recommend the current trading day. This gives you control over the price and time. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"Useful_practical_tips_for_buying_ETFs\">Useful practical tips for buying ETFs<\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-heading\">Three stumbling blocks that often give beginners a headache &#8211; and are quickly defused:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Real-time or delayed?<\/strong>  Many brokers show prices with a 15-minute delay as standard &#8211; real-time market data costs license fees. For limit orders, this means: set your limits a little more generously, as the real market price may have already moved. If you trade regularly or with large amounts, you should consider a real-time subscription.  <\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Partial designs are normal.<\/strong>  With larger orders, your order may be executed in several tranches at slightly different prices &#8211; this is a sign of good market mechanics, not a mistake. Nevertheless, most brokers only charge the brokerage fee once, provided that all partial executions take place on the same trading day. If in doubt: check the general terms and conditions.  <\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Don&#8217;t be afraid of empty order books.<\/strong>  Even if an ETF is hardly being traded at the moment, you will almost always find a counterparty. So-called market makers set binding buy and sell prices; in the background, new shares can also be created or redeemed for ETFs on an ongoing basis. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"Buying_ETFs_what_it_looks_like_in_practice\">Buying ETFs: what it looks like in practice<\/span><\/h3>\n\n<figure>\n<figcaption><\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n<figure>\n<figcaption><\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n<p>To illustrate this, we will show you excerpts from the purchase process using the online broker Saxo as an example. The basic procedure is similar for all common brokers. <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/schweizerfinanzblog.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/saxo_kauf_schritt1_suche_vwra-2.png\" alt=\"Buy ETF with Saxo\" class=\"wp-image-16968\" srcset=\"https:\/\/schweizerfinanzblog.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/saxo_kauf_schritt1_suche_vwra-2.png 1200w, https:\/\/schweizerfinanzblog.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/saxo_kauf_schritt1_suche_vwra-2-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Step 1 &#8211; Search at Saxo: After entering the ticker &#8220;VWRA&#8221;, two hits appear. These are the same ETF on different exchanges (LSE in London, SIX in Zurich). We choose the Swiss SIX. (Source: Saxo Investor trading platform)   <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/schweizerfinanzblog.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/saxo_kauf_schritt2_detailansicht_spread-1.png\" alt=\"Buy ETF with Saxo\" class=\"wp-image-16965\" srcset=\"https:\/\/schweizerfinanzblog.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/saxo_kauf_schritt2_detailansicht_spread-1.png 1200w, https:\/\/schweizerfinanzblog.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/saxo_kauf_schritt2_detailansicht_spread-1-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Step 2 &#8211; Detailed view at Saxo: The Vanguard FTSE All-World is currently trading at ask 145.28 CHF. The spread (difference between bid 145.22 and ask 145.28) is only 0.06 CHF &#8211; that is 0.04% and corresponds to typical liquidity on the SIX. Note the note &#8220;15 minutes delayed&#8221; at the top right: Real-time quotes must be subscribed to separately, sometimes for a fee. (Source: Saxo Investor trading platform)   <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/schweizerfinanzblog.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/saxo_kauf_schritt-3_kaufmaske_konditionen.png\" alt=\"Buy ETF with Saxo\" class=\"wp-image-16964\" srcset=\"https:\/\/schweizerfinanzblog.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/saxo_kauf_schritt-3_kaufmaske_konditionen.png 1200w, https:\/\/schweizerfinanzblog.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/saxo_kauf_schritt-3_kaufmaske_konditionen-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Step 3 &#8211; The buy screen at Saxo (left) with 70 VWRA shares, limit CHF 145.26, daily order. The bid 145.12 \/ ask 145.18 again shows the narrow spread; the limit is slightly above the current ask price so that the order goes through. On the right the trading conditions with all conditions at a glance: Brokerage fee 0.08% (min. CHF 3.00), stamp duty 0.15% for foreign securities, ETF administration costs 0.19% per year. &#8220;Third-party payment costs 0&#8221; means: no hidden kickbacks from the ETF provider. (Source: Saxo Investor trading platform)    <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p>In liquid markets, the ETF is bought in a few seconds and displayed in your custody account. It should then remain there for as long as possible.  Or as the dazzling and world-famous investor <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Andr%C3%A9_Kostolany\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Andr\u00e9 Kostolany<\/a> once put it: <\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\">\n\t\n\t\n<\/div>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #37c392;\">&#8220;<\/span><\/strong>Buy shares, take sleeping pills and stop looking at the papers. After many years you will see: You are rich.<strong><span style=\"color: #37c392;\">&#8220;<\/span><\/strong> <\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Andr\u00e9 Kostolany<\/strong>, investment legend<\/span><\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\">\n\t\n\t\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"Savings_plan_The_clever_alternative\">Savings plan: The clever alternative<\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">You can also save yourself the whole process above &#8211; with a savings plan. Instead of ordering each tranche manually, you set up an order once: monthly, quarterly, whatever you like. The broker takes care of the rest.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Three reasons why this is often the better solution:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Discipline without willpower:<\/strong> you can&#8217;t forget a tranche, you can&#8217;t sit out, you can&#8217;t &#8220;wait for the market to calm down&#8221;. That&#8217;s exactly the point. <\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Cost averaging as an aside:<\/strong> you buy at different prices over time and don&#8217;t have to worry about the &#8220;right&#8221; time to get in. The decisive factor is not market timing anyway, but that you are invested &#8211; tranche by tranche, over the long term, with the powerful compound interest effect behind you. <\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Start small, grow and make it big:<\/strong> Many providers offer savings plans from CHF 50 or 100 per month. Enough to build up serious assets with your first apprentice&#8217;s salary. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">We have systematically compared which Swiss providers offer savings plans and how they differ in terms of conditions and ETF selection in our <a href=\"https:\/\/schweizerfinanzblog.ch\/en\/etf-savings-plan-switzerland-3-strong-reasons-for-the-autopilot-strategy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">savings plan comparison.<\/a> <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><span style=\"color: #37c392;\"><em><em>&#8211; Partner offers &#8211;<\/em><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Still looking for the right financial solution? <a href=\"https:\/\/schweizerfinanzblog.ch\/en\/our-recommendations\/\">Our recommendations<\/a> &#8211; with attractive starting bonuses.<\/em><\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/schweizerfinanzblog.ch\/en\/our-recommendations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/schweizerfinanzblog.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Our-Favourites_1-1.png\" alt=\"Recommendations EN\" class=\"wp-image-15756\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"color: #339966;\"><span style=\"color: #37c392;\"><em>&#8211; &#8211; &#8211; &#8211; &#8211;<\/em><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>The purchase itself is the easiest part &#8211; if you have the trading venue, ticker, spread, limit, number and validity under control, you&#8217;ll be through in under a minute. The work lies ahead: in the careful choice of securities account and ETF. It&#8217;s even more relaxed with a savings plan &#8211; once set up, asset accumulation is automatic.  <\/p>\n\n<p>This concludes our financial guide. In eight lessons, you will have learned everything you need to know about returns and risk, diversification, asset allocation, rebalancing and buying ETFs. The theory is complete. 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