Hi All, I am a new investor and to start with (thanks to several blogs here) I have decided to open IBKR and start invest in snp500. However am confused with fund domicile. Should I invest in US based etf VOO (ter 0.03%)or it’s Ireland based VUSA. (Ter 0.07%) where I don’t have to convert chf. Question is in regards to tax advantages on dividends and capital gains/ inheritance. Similar question would go for invest in nasdaq100
S&P500 VOO or VUSA
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You should go with US ETFs, always 
Here is the rationale:
thepoorswiss.com
Here is the rationale:
What Makes U.S. ETFs So Great? - The Poor Swiss
U.S. ETFs are the most efficient ETFs for Swiss investors, find out how to save money and optimize your portfolio!
thepoorswiss.com
What about tax implications for inheritances when holding more than 60k usd in US assets? This is not the case with non US based funds (VUSA - ireland)You should go with US ETFs, always
Here is the rationale:
What Makes U.S. ETFs So Great? - The Poor Swiss
U.S. ETFs are the most efficient ETFs for Swiss investors, find out how to save money and optimize your portfolio!
I dont want my kids to bother with IRS and filing tax returns in the US when I‘m gone
Some nonresidents with U.S. assets must file estate tax returns | Internal Revenue Service
Some nonresident alien decedents with U.S. assets are required to file U.S. Estate Tax Returns.
@poorswiss, would be great to get a well researched blog article on this to understand the implications.
Already did
Should Swiss Investors Worry About The U.S. Estate Tax In 2024? - The Poor Swiss
Many think investing in the United States Exchanged Traded Funds (ETFs) is dangerous. They believe that because of the U.S. Estate Tax, they will lose a lot
thepoorswiss.com
awesome, thanks a ton.What about tax implications for inheritances when holding more than 60k usd in US assets? This is not the case with non US based funds (VUSA - ireland)
I dont want my kids to bother with IRS and filing tax returns in the US when I‘m gone
Some nonresidents with U.S. assets must file estate tax returns | Internal Revenue Service
Some nonresident alien decedents with U.S. assets are required to file U.S. Estate Tax Returns.www.irs.gov
@poorswiss, would be great to get a well researched blog article on this to understand the
You should go with US ETFs, always
Here is the rationale:
What Makes U.S. ETFs So Great? - The Poor Swiss
U.S. ETFs are the most efficient ETFs for Swiss investors, find out how to save money and optimize your portfolio!
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