Difficulty investing in Swiss stocks using CHF on Trade Republic

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A European investor using Trade Republic is unable to view or trade Swiss stocks in Swiss Francs (CHF), as the platform only displays prices in Euros, leading to concerns about currency exchange impacts.

Who's affected: The reporter, a European investor holding Swiss Francs.

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What people do today

Using standard brokerage accounts that force currency conversion
Accepting currency exchange fees
Searching for specialized international brokers

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Ideas a builder, maker or community group could start on:

A comparison tool for European brokers that filters by base currency support for international stock exchanges.
A guide or browser extension that calculates the hidden costs of currency conversion on popular retail trading apps.
A niche brokerage service specifically designed for European residents to hold and trade in multiple major currencies.

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“Currently I am using Trade Republic for trading but here I only see the price of Swiss shares in Euros. I am concerned that the strong Swiss Franc will affect the investment. Is there a way to directly invest in CHF?”

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