5 regulierte Anlageplattformen in Switzerland (2026)

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Aufsichtsbehörde: FINMA
Währung: CHF
Hebelgrenze für Privatkunden: No statutory cap
verfügbare Plattformen: 5

Swiss residents usually pay stamp duty on securities trades placed through a Swiss custodian; foreign brokers may not charge it.

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Comparison table

#				Gebühren	Regulated by	Anlageklassen	CFD loss	Actions
1	Veltra InvestNeo-broker (cash equities)	8.7	$1	€1 flat per trade, free recurring plans	AFM, DNB	StocksETFsBondsCrypto	—	Zur Plattform Vergleichen
2	Northgate MarketsMulti-asset broker	8.6	$50	Commission-free shares, spreads from 0.6 pips	FCA, CySEC, ASIC	StocksETFsForexIndices+2	68%	Zur Plattform Vergleichen
3	Kestrel TradingForex & CFD broker	8.6	$200	Raw spreads from 0.0 pips + $3.50 per lot per side	ASIC, FCA, DFSA, FSCA	ForexIndicesCommoditiesStocks+2	71%	Zur Plattform Vergleichen
4	Meridian BrokersFull-service broker	8.3	None	€4.90 + 0.25% per order, capped at €69	BaFin, CySEC	StocksETFsBondsOptions+2	—	Zur Plattform Vergleichen
5	Halden & CoWealth manager & brokerage	8.1	$10,000	0.35% p.a. custody + 0.15% per trade	FINMA, BaFin, DFSA	StocksETFsBondsFunds+2	—	Zur Plattform Vergleichen

Im Detail: alle Plattformen für Switzerland

Veltra Invest

Neo-broker (cash equities) · Amsterdam, Netherlands

8.7 Excellent

Veltra Invest is built for people who want to put money to work every month without thinking about it. It is not a trading platform, and it does not pretend to be one.

Switzerland: served under the AFM licence (Netherlands), also authorised by DNB. Minimum deposit $1. €1 flat per trade, free recurring plans.

Pros

Extremely low cost for buy-and-hold
Automatic monthly investing into ETFs or stocks
Interest paid on idle cash

Cons

No demo account
Limited to EU-listed venues for some instruments
No advanced order types

What we found in testing

Who it suits

Beginners and passive investors. If your plan is a global ETF every payday plus a handful of individual companies, Veltra is hard to beat on price.

Costs in practice

A single euro per order, nothing for scheduled savings plans, and no custody or inactivity fees. Currency conversion on US shares is charged at a transparent 0.25%.

Platform and tools

The app is deliberately simple. You get portfolio breakdowns, dividend tracking and a savings-plan builder. What you do not get is level-2 data, options or margin.

Safety

Securities are held with a regulated custodian and cash is placed with partner banks covered by the Dutch deposit guarantee scheme.

Northgate Markets

Multi-asset broker · London, United Kingdom

8.6 Excellent

Northgate Markets is the platform we point most first-time comparers to when they want one account that can hold long-term share positions and still trade short-term CFDs.

Switzerland: served under the FCA licence (United Kingdom), also authorised by CySEC, ASIC. Minimum deposit $50. Commission-free shares, spreads from 0.6 pips.

Pros

Strong three-regulator footprint
Wide instrument range for a retail broker
Fast, well-designed mobile app

Cons

Inactivity fee kicks in after one year
Research tools are thinner than a full-service broker

What we found in testing

Who it suits

Investors who want to buy real shares and ETFs but occasionally hedge or speculate with leverage. The two account types sit side by side and share a single funding wallet, so there is no juggling of transfers.

Costs in practice

Share dealing is commission-free with a small FX conversion fee on non-base-currency stocks. CFD spreads are mid-pack: not the tightest we have seen, but there are no hidden platform fees. The inactivity charge only matters if you walk away for a year.

Platform and tools

The proprietary web platform is quick and clean, and power users can route orders through MetaTrader 4/5 or TradingView. Charting, alerts and a basic screener are all included at no cost.

Safety

Client money is held in segregated accounts and retail clients are covered by negative balance protection in every jurisdiction where Northgate is licensed.

Kestrel Trading

Forex & CFD broker · Sydney, Australia

8.6 Excellent

Kestrel Trading is a specialist. If you already know what a lot size is and care about execution latency, this is the most complete offer on our list.

Switzerland: served under the ASIC licence (Australia), also authorised by FCA, DFSA, FSCA. Minimum deposit $200. Raw spreads from 0.0 pips + $3.50 per lot per side.

Pros

Institutional-grade execution speed
Every popular third-party platform supported
No inactivity or withdrawal fees

Cons

$200 minimum deposit
Share CFDs only, no real equities
Education aimed at experienced traders

What we found in testing

Who it suits

Active forex and index traders, algorithmic traders running Expert Advisors, and anyone who wants cTrader or a FIX API.

Costs in practice

The Raw account charges $7 round-turn per lot on top of near-zero spreads, which works out cheaper than a spread-only account for most strategies. A Standard account with wider spreads and no commission exists for smaller traders.

Platform and tools

Kestrel does not push a proprietary platform; instead it hosts MT4, MT5, cTrader and TradingView with identical pricing across all four. VPS hosting is free above a modest monthly volume.

Safety

Client funds are segregated at tier-one banks and the group publishes its execution statistics quarterly, which is rare at this size.

Meridian Brokers

Full-service broker · Frankfurt, Germany

8.3 Very good

Meridian is the closest thing to a traditional bank brokerage on our list, with the depth of product and the price tag to match.

Switzerland: served under the BaFin licence (Germany), also authorised by CySEC. Minimum deposit None. €4.90 + 0.25% per order, capped at €69.

Pros

Widest instrument coverage on this list
Serious research and analyst notes
Personal phone support that picks up

Cons

Per-order fees add up for small trades
Desktop platform has a learning curve
No CFDs or crypto

What we found in testing

Who it suits

Investors with larger portfolios who want bonds, options and access to less common exchanges, and who value speaking to a human.

Costs in practice

The percentage fee is capped, so large orders are competitive, but a €500 ETF purchase costs roughly €6. Savings plans on a curated ETF list are free, which softens the blow for regular investors.

Platform and tools

The desktop terminal is powerful and dense. The mobile app covers the essentials. Research, earnings calendars and bond screeners are included for all clients.

Safety

BaFin supervision, German deposit protection on cash, and securities held in the client's own name at a domestic custodian.

Halden & Co

Wealth manager & brokerage · Zürich, Switzerland

8.1 Very good

Halden & Co is the option for people whose priority is safekeeping rather than cost. It is expensive for small accounts and excellent for everything else.

Switzerland: served under the FINMA licence (Switzerland), also authorised by BaFin, DFSA. Minimum deposit $10,000. 0.35% p.a. custody + 0.15% per trade.

Pros

Highest level of client protection on our list
Multi-currency accounts with competitive FX
Estate and tax planning support

Cons

CHF 10,000 minimum
Custody fee makes it costly for small balances
No leveraged trading or crypto

What we found in testing

Who it suits

Investors with six-figure portfolios, expatriates who need multi-currency custody, and anyone who wants an advisor they can actually call.

Costs in practice

A 0.35% annual custody fee plus 0.15% per trade. On CHF 100,000 that is CHF 350 a year before trading, which is a lot compared with the neo-brokers above but includes reporting, tax statements and advice.

Platform and tools

The client portal is functional rather than flashy. Performance reporting, consolidated tax documents and a research library are the strengths; charting is basic.

Safety

Swiss securities are segregated and would be returned to clients even in a bankruptcy. Cash benefits from the Swiss depositor protection scheme up to CHF 100,000.

Fragen von Anlegern in Switzerland

Which regulator protects investors in Switzerland?

The primary supervisor is the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority. Firms may also serve residents of Switzerland under a passport or cross-border permission from another recognised regulator; our listings note which licence applies to you.

Can I deposit in CHF?

Most platforms listed for Switzerland accept CHF deposits by card or bank transfer. If a platform only holds accounts in USD or EUR, a conversion fee applies each time you fund or withdraw, so check the platform's fee page.

Do I have to pay tax on profits in Switzerland?

In most cases yes, on realised gains and on dividends. Some countries apply withholding automatically at domestic brokers; with foreign brokers you usually self-report. Our tax basics guide explains what records to keep, and a local adviser can confirm your position.

What is the difference between a demo and a live account?

A demo account uses virtual money and real prices so you can learn the platform without risk. A live account uses your deposit. We recommend at least a couple of weeks on a demo before funding.

How do I know a platform is really licensed?

Find the legal entity name in the platform's footer and search it on the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority register or the register of the regulator named in our listing. Never trust a screenshot of a licence.

What does the "retail accounts lose money" figure mean?

Regulators require CFD providers to publish the share of retail clients who lost money over the previous year. It applies to leveraged products only. We show it beside every platform that offers CFDs so you can see the risk before you click.

Can I hold real shares, or only CFDs?

It depends on the platform. Our listing shows the asset classes each one offers and whether they are cash securities or derivatives. Long-term investors should look for real shares and ETFs.

What happens to my money if the platform fails?

Client money at a regulated firm is held separately from company funds, so it is not used to pay the firm's creditors. Most jurisdictions also run an investor compensation scheme with a per-client limit. Check the limit that applies in Switzerland.

Nearby countries

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