Securities lending could offer additional returns on top of the returns generated by the performance of your portfolio.

Non registered shares, as well as some ETFs are currently eligible for lending. We are planning to make the service available for more financial instruments in the future.

It is very unlikely. Securities Lending is demand-driven, so Swissquote cannot guarantee that it will find borrowers interested in your securities. Remember that securities with a liquid supply are usually in low demand, while rarer securities have a greater potential to be loaned out and yield greater returns.

Through our platforms, you can only activate the Securities Lending service for the entirety of your portfolio. However, if you wish to exclude specific securities from the service, you can do so by calling our Customer Care Center on + 0848 25 88 88.

We only lend to reputable, top-tier banks and financial institutions, who often borrow securities to ensure the smooth running of capital markets. For instance, they may be looking to borrow securities to help ensure the timely settlement of trades or simply to use them as collateral.

No. As a client, you will not notice any difference in your investments and trading activities while your securities are on loan (except for the lending revenue deposited monthly into your account).

Yes, you can sell them at the same conditions as usual, without any hassle. You will receive any revenue earned while the security was on loan, including dividends in the form of cash payments.

The duration of the loan depends on the borrower, the client and Swissquote.

Of course, if you decide to sell a security or disable the service in the Securities Lending section on Swissquote’s platforms, your security will be recalled, and you will cease to get the securities lending benefits from that position. Before a corporate action, your securities will be recalled automatically and your loan will cease.

When we lend your securities, we incur operational costs, such as those related to collateral management and transfer settlements. These costs will be automatically deducted from the revenue generated by the loan. The revenue received will be paid to you net of these costs. All details will be in the related monthly statement.

You will receive monthly statements on your lending revenue in the "Documents" section of your account.

You can do so, even while your securities are on loan, from the "Securities Lending" section of your Swissquote eTrading web platform (this service is currently not available on the mobile app).

There are some risks and downsides which may make this service unsuitable for some investors. Here’s a summary of the main drawbacks:

When shares are out on loan, you lose ownership while keeping a claim for restitution of securities of the same quantity and kind, and temporarily lose the right to vote, for instance at the annual general meeting of the issuing company.

You may receive cash payments in lieu of dividends on loaned securities.

It is possible that Swissquote may not be able to return the loaned securities. In such case, Swissquote would do its utmost to compensate you by using the collateral that is provided up front for each and every loan.

See the special terms and conditions and the securities lending risk disclosure for more detailed information.

The most likely reason that you are not receiving reports is simply that we could not find any borrowers for your securities. Remember that securities lending is demand-driven, and we do not guarantee that we can find a match for your securities. However, if you have any doubts, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Care Centre.