How do I buy an ETF?
Have you been convinced by the advantages of ETFs and are you ready to invest? You can do so in next to no time. Open an account and a custody account and place a purchase order – not only with Zürcher Kantonalbank, but also with numerous partners.
Buy an ETF in three simple steps
How to buy Swisscanto ETFs
Swisscanto is the product brand for investment products in the Zürcher Kantonalbank Group. However, Swisscanto ETFs can also be bought from many other banks and specialised online platforms. ZKB works with numerous partners who sell Swisscanto fund solutions. We will show you how to go about doing this and what options you can take advantage of.
At Zürcher Kantonalbank
To buy a Swisscanto ETF from Zürcher Kantonalbank (ZKB), first open an account and, if you do not already have one, a custody account with ZKB. Then log in to your online banking account and navigate to the “Securities trading” section. Search for the desired Swisscanto ETF using the ISIN or name. Check the ETF details to make sure it is the right investment fund. Then place a purchase order by specifying the number of units and the desired purchase price. Confirm the order to complete the purchase. The ETF is now booked in your custody account and you can follow its performance.
At a partner bank or via an online plattform
If you want to make the purchase from a partner bank or online platform that offers trading in Swisscanto ETFs, you also need an account and a custody account with the selected provider. You can now log in to your online banking account and switch to the “Securities trading” or “Custody account” section. The next steps depend on the respective system, but are generally similar as for ZKB: You search for the desired Swisscanto ETF using the ISIN or ETF name, check the details to ensure that it is the right ETF, and place a purchase order. To do this, you must specify the number of units and the desired purchase price and confirm the order to complete the purchase. The ETF is then booked in to your custody account. Now you can follow its development.
