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Direct Access
A unique opportunity to invest directly in European securities.
Why Invest In Europe?
With direct access to European securities, US investors can now compete in European markets on equal terms with the most sophisticated participants.
Credit Suisse Private Advisors AG offers its clients a unique opportunity to invest directly in European securities, instead of through American Depository Receipts (ADRs) or mutual funds. This not only provides for a wide range of European securities and markets, but promotes trading efficiency within these markets. And in the Swiss tradition, broad research coverage of European companies is put to work for our clients.
Credit Suisse Private Advisors offers AG direct access to more than 5,000 European stocks, European bond markets, European convertible securities and more than 15 currencies.
Access to a wide array of products and services
- Managed accounts
- European, international and US stocks
- Foreign exchange transactions
- Eurobonds
- Treasuries and municipals
- US-registered funds
- Research and market news (global)
- Performance reports
- Tax-optimized advice
- Tax reports, for a fee
Why Invest Globally?
Basic investment theory holds that the broader the diversification, the more stable the returns and the more diffuse the risk.
Direct Access vs. Mutual Funds
Direct access to European markets offers serveral advantages over mutual funds.
Direct Access vs. ADRs
Direct investment in European securities offers a number of advantages compared to investing through ADRs.