Minimum
investment is $50,000, or
equivalent in other currencies.
The Swiss
franc is historically the most inflation-resistant currency
in the world
Since the collapse of the
"Bretton Woods" system of fixed exchange rates, the Swiss franc has
appreciated not only against the dollar but also in relation to the other
major currencies.
The Swiss franc's strength is
based on three traditional precepts:
Economic fundamentals.
A history of low inflation and current account surpluses.
Strong reserve position.
The Swiss franc has always been more than a paper currency - it still is
backed by gold. At market prices, actual gold reserves significantly exceed
currency in circulation. Switzerland has the fourth largest gold holding in
the world, after the EURO countries, the IME, and the US. But reserves do
not consist only of gold. Non-gold reserves are almost five times as high
as gold reserves. Relative to GDP, the level of international reserves -
with or without gold - is far ahead of all other countries.
Sound policies.
Because of its autonomy from political influences, the Swiss National Bank
has created the world's best managed currency, concentrating foremost on
price stability.
The franc is more than a paper
currency - it's non-gold reserves are almost five times as high as gold
reserves. As shown by the above chart, Switzerland maintains the highest
non-gold reserve than any other major country in the world.