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January 9, 2026

VT and Chill? The Hidden US Estate Tax Trap for Swiss Investors

Swiss residents investing in the popular VT ETF face unexpected US estate tax liabilities and complex IRS paperwork when passing assets to heirs, despite favorable tax treaties.

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The Swiss VT Dividend Dilemma: Let It Languish or Automate to Dominate?

Switzerland

December 23, 2025

The Swiss VT Dividend Dilemma: Let It Languish or Automate to Dominate?

When your Vanguard Total World ETF pays its dividends in Switzerland, you face a subtle but crucial choice. We dig into the practical, tax, and psychological implications of reinvesting, automating, or saving that cash.

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Could Swiss Investors Lose Access to US ETFs in a Geopolitical Crisis? What the Russia Sanctions Teach Us

Switzerland

December 14, 2025

Could Swiss Investors Lose Access to US ETFs in a Geopolitical Crisis? What the Russia Sanctions Teach Us

Exploring the real risk that Swiss and EU retail investors could lose access to US-domiciled assets like VOO if US-EU relations deteriorate, drawing lessons from the 2022 Russian sanctions.

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Robo-Advisors vs. Self-Directed Brokers: Should Beginners Switch to Saxo or IBKR?

Switzerland

December 12, 2025

Robo-Advisors vs. Self-Directed Brokers: Should Beginners Switch to Saxo or IBKR?

Swiss beginners face a critical choice between robo-advisor convenience and broker control. We analyze real costs, tax implications, and learning curves to help you decide if ‘VT and chill’ is worth the trade-offs.

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