Ondo Tokenized Stocks Explained: How to Invest in the U.S. Stocks from Anywhere in the World
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For decades, access to the U.S. stock market — the world’s largest at $62.8 trillion — has been out of reach for most retail investors outside America. High minimum deposits, foreign brokerage requirements, and complex compliance rules have kept millions in Asia, Africa, and Latin America from owning shares of companies like Apple, Tesla, or Microsoft.
Now, thanks to Ondo Tokenized Stocks, investors in Vietnam, Southeast Asia, and beyond can gain economic exposure to U.S. equities directly from their wallets — no U.S. bank account, no paperwork, and no middlemen.
What Are Ondo Tokenized Stocks?
Ondo Global Markets takes real, publicly traded U.S. stocks and ETFs and issues blockchain-based ERC-20 tokens that mirror them 1:1.
Examples include:
- $AAPLon — Apple Inc.
- $TSLAon — Tesla Inc.
- $SPYon — S&P 500 ETF
Each token is:
- Fully backed by the real asset, held with one or more licensed U.S. custodial broker-dealers (plus cash in transit)
- Total-return tracking — reflecting both price changes and dividends reinvested net of U.S. withholding taxes
- Freely transferable on-chain 24/7, with mint/redeem available 24/5 (generally Sunday 8:00 p.m. ET to Friday 7:59 p.m. ET, subject to pauses for dividends or corporate actions)
Rather than synthetic exposure, these tokens give you the full economic performance of the underlying stock — in a format you can hold and trade on the blockchain.
How It Works — From Wall Street to Holdstation Wallet
- U.S. stocks or ETFs are purchased and placed in regulated custody.
- Ondo mints equivalent ERC-20 tokens (e.g., $AAPLon) representing the total-return value of those shares.
- You buy via Holdstation Wallet using USDT, ETH, or VND.
- Dividends are reinvested automatically into the token’s underlying asset, growing your exposure over time.
Minting/redemption operates Sunday 8:00 p.m. ET to Friday 7:59 p.m. ET, with peer-to-peer transfers available 24/7.
From there, you can hold, transfer, or even use your tokenized stock as collateral in DeFi — all while knowing it’s tied to a real security in a U.S. brokerage account.
Why Investors Are Switching to Tokenized Stocks
If you’ve searched for:
- how to invest in U.S. stocks from outside the U.S.
- buy U.S. stocks with crypto
- fractional U.S. shares without a broker
… this is your fastest route.
How to Buy Ondo Tokenized Stocks via Holdstation Wallet
- Download Holdstation Wallet → https://app.holdstation.com/stocks
- Top up with USDT, ETH, or VND via Holdstation Wallet
- Swap into over 100 tokenized U.S. stocks and ETFs instantly
Once purchased, your tokenized stocks are self-custodied, transferable (outside restricted jurisdictions), and backed by real-world securities.
A Global Gateway from Vietnam to the World
Vietnam ranks in the top 10 globally for crypto adoption, yet only ~9% of its population invests in traditional equities.
Ondo Tokenized Stocks lower the entry barrier — from thousands of dollars to just $1 — and make global investing as simple as sending crypto.
This isn’t just about Vietnam. Whether you’re in Jakarta, Manila, Nairobi, or São Paulo — if you’re outside the U.S., Holdstation + Ondo puts Wall Street in your pocket.
Start Your Global Portfolio Today
Want the innovation of $TSLAon, the stability of $SPYon, or the growth of $AAPLon? With tokenized stocks, you can build a diversified U.S. portfolio — anytime, anywhere.
📲 Download Holdstation Wallet, fund your account, and start investing in real U.S. equities on the blockchain today.
FAQ: Ondo Tokenized Stocks via Holdstation
1. Can I buy U.S. stocks with crypto?
Yes. With Holdstation’s integration of Ondo Global Markets, you can use USDT, ETH, or even local currency (VND) to purchase tokenized U.S. stocks directly in-app. No U.S. bank account or foreign broker is required.
2. Are Ondo tokenized stocks real stocks?
Each token — like $AAPLon or $TSLAon — is 1:1 backed by the actual U.S. stock or ETF held with licensed U.S. custodial broker-dealers. They track the total return of the underlying asset, including price movements and reinvested dividends (net of U.S. withholding taxes).
3. Is this legal for non-U.S. investors?
Yes. Minting and redemption are restricted to non-U.S. persons who purchase from outside the U.S., in line with global regulations. Tokens are freely transferable across supported blockchains for eligible users.
4. When can I trade?
- Mint & Redemption: 24/5 (Sunday 8:00 p.m. ET → Friday 7:59 p.m. ET, with pauses for corporate actions/dividends).
- Transfers: 24/7 peer-to-peer on-chain.
5. Do I get dividends?
Yes. Dividends from the underlying stocks are automatically reinvested into the tokenized asset, increasing its value or your token balance (depending on blockchain), without the need for manual reinvestment.
6. How secure are my investments?
Ondo tokenized stocks use a bankruptcy-remote legal structure, are overcollateralized, and have independent third-party verification by Ankura Trust. Smart contracts are audited by Spearbit and Cyfrin for maximum code security.
7. Can I use my tokenized stocks in DeFi?
Yes. Because they are ERC-20 tokens, you can integrate them into DeFi protocols for lending, borrowing, or collateral, subject to platform support.