can a foreigner outside the US invest in US stockmarket? If yes how?
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The answer is yes you can, but the how is country dependent.  The US markets are open to anyone, but other countries often control the rules of access for their citizens.  The simplest answer is to locate a major stockbroker in your country.  They will be able to help you more than anyone on this board.\n\nThere are three issues to be managed when someone outside the US buys and sells in US markets.\n\nThe collection and payment of US taxes.\n\nThe collection and payment of domestic taxes.\n\nMeeting the requirements of domestic securities and exchange laws.\n\nMeeting any currency restrictions.\n\nThe answer will be country specific.
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Certain broker/dealers are registered in foreign countries -- companies like Schwab.  Go to a large American-based stock brokerage house, get a representative, and they'll be happy to take your money.  Your biggest problem will be figuring out whether the broker is just churning your account to make money for himself.  You'll need good access to information on American stocks before you can feel secure.
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Ameritrade.com caters to both US and non-US residents.  They have many different ways you can place a trade through various programs on the website and their prices are pretty fair.  It's worth checking out.
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Try invest in a global equity fund with www.vanguard.com.
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Incase if you are Indian citizen working in US. You might to be open NRI online share trading accounts. Here lot of banks and private co will provide this service.\nMore details send me email.
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Almost all brokers offer a US dealing facility.  You will pay a little more than for UK trades and they will also ask you to sign a W8-BEN form before accepting any US orders.  That is a tax declaration required by the US authorities.  Once you're set up you can buy and sell online, just like you do with UK shares.\n\nIf you want really cheap trading you can open a US dollar account with a US broker.  I use TD Ameritrade, they have have always been excellent and I can buy and sell US shares at $9.99 per trade (about £6 per trade).  They have a special site for UK based investors.
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If you have a US dollar account and a debit card, you can sign up with an online broker such as Scottrade. (www.scottrade.com)  You will need an initial investment of US $500 to fund your account. If needed you may withdraw part of the $500 initial funding.  They only charge US $7.00 per trade, but keep in mind, that's both buying and selling, so it  is actually $14 dollars you need to add on to calculate your prophit/loss. \n\nGood luck!
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If you go to Yahoo finance, you will find that information.  \n\nI have set up the screen for you.\n\nhttp://screen.yahoo.com/a?cc=3%3B&nm=&proy=&mgrt=&rtmin=4&rtmax=&retrmin=&retrmax=&risrmin=&risrmax=&trytd=&troy=&trty=&trfy=&mii=&mfl=0&er=&namin=&namax=&tomin=&tomax=&mmcmin=&mmcmax=&vw=1&db=funds\n\nThere are also closed end funds that invest in foreign stocks\n\nYou can find them at this site.\n\nhttp://www.etfconnect.com/
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1) Open an account in ameritrade.com \n2) See the Help section of ameritrade.com
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so get a us address....lcome to usa get a post office box...and have your paper trades sent there?  eventually you can have all trade confirmatins and statements sent toelectronically.  but you will probably have to pay us taxes ...on capital gains
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Probably.  The Indian market isn't as regulated as US or European markets.  But it's easy to become overly paranoid when one's money is on the line.  My experience is that if you invest in a sound Indian company, like Wipro or Infosys or an ETF like the India Fund (IFN) for the long haul you're going to make money because, let's face it, nothing is going to stop India's growth.  But in the current market, with the number of hedge funds and margin buying involved in a relatively thinly traded market (the market capitalization of the Indian market is rather small compared to the U.S.) any freak out by the herd will result in dramatic crashes like we saw in May.  India is more democratic than most developing countries, they have more PhD's than the U.S., they've recently allowed foreign companies to open factories without having an "Indian partner", so the country is moving toward a freer market in order to attract foreign investment.  I wouldn't get too paranoid.
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...Absolutely!!! One must purchase the software and go through a learn mode with play money while the individual has invested at least $500.00 USD into the Foreign Exchange Market. After the folks that supervise your transactions they will allow you to apply your deposit to real world currency exchanges. Trade with the most stable currencies:\nUs dollar, Jap yen, Euro, and the UK pound.  Good luck!\n...In addition the transactions are tax free since conducted outside the U.S. Debit xfers are made to a Carribean account. Strictly above board that only existed to millionaires!\n...A Trillion dollars a day is currently being exchanged!
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legally you have to be 18. But you could buy stocks at any age as long as it is on the internet and an adult must be a custodian of that account.
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No you cannot. You have to reside in the USA and have a social security number, local employer and tax info\n\nhttps://wwwna.ameritrade.com/cgi-bin/apps/AccountApServlet?segment=ameritrade&ea=y#null
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This is a two prong question, that can only be answered in general terms. As long as a fund is listed on an exchange, it can be bought just as a stock by a non resident through their bank or brokerage account. Many index funds as well as Closed End Funds are listed (you can check www.morningstar.com for a complete list of ETF's). Please note that as a non resident, you may be subject to witholding tax everytime the fund pays a dividend. Ordinary Mutual Funds are regulated differently and in general cannot be bought by non residents.
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Online, I know that etrade.com you can open one online either for brokerage or banking.\nYou do not need to be a citizen to have a banking account in the States. Thanks to off-shore banking rules for foreigners in American.\nDepending where you live, I am pretty sure one of the big banks can help you put money in the US, however that's not an online option.\nStill, you will need to send a passport copy and show that the funds deposit are legal.
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You can go to the company's home page and find out if they have direct investing options.  You see some companies allow you to buy stock directly through them McDonalds is one such company.  Buying common stock this way allows you to save money on brokerage fees.  Some companies sell for a small fee for 1 or two dollars and others for free. \n\nYou can also talk to a financial advisor.  Your local bank is a good place to start.  You can also find a financial advisor the American Express.  You can also open an account with one of the online trading companies.  However, research these carefully/.  I also suggest setting up a special bank account if you are going to do this.  This will prevent someone from using you online account to completely wipe out your savings.  \n\nOne last thing remember the market is an extremely volatile and you need to research any company prior to investing in it.  And any investment you make may bring larger rewards are extremely large disapointments.\n\nGood Luck!