What will happen to stocks and investments if war comes to Poland?

Every day, there are more and more statements that war in Europe may become inevitable, and one of the first countries it will affect will be Poland.

Against this backdrop, the question naturally arises: does it make sense to invest in shares through Polish brokers, and will these investments be lost if the territory is seized?

There is no definitive answer to this question, since it all depends not on which broker you buy shares through, but on what specific shares you buy.

A broker is just an intermediary: after the purchase, your name is entered into the register of shareholders, and you become the owner of a part of the company.

When buying Polish shares, you're investing in Polish companies. If such companies are taken over or cease operations, the value of their securities could fall to zero.

A completely different situation arises when purchasing securities of companies from countries located far from a potential conflict, such as Canada, Australia, Singapore, Japan, and others.

In this case, your shares will not be directly affected, and once the situation returns to normal, you will be able to regain full control of them. It's important, however, that the purchase is made not through contracts for difference ( CFDs ) or other derivatives, but through actual ownership of the shares.

In the current global environment, it's not advisable to focus on companies from just one country. It's far wiser to build a portfolio of securities from different regions. This approach significantly reduces risks and preserves capital in the event of major upheavals.

international brokerage companies , such as those registered in the US or Switzerland, rather than limiting yourself to Polish brokers, can further reduce risks