Are there online brokers for investing in foreign stocks?
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http://www.interactivebrokers.com/\nOne of the bigest international brokers.
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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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you need a demat account, open a demat account first and then start working on other issues. Most probably yes u can access foreign markets. About investment, u should ask your broker.
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Here's a list of companies you can buy stock directly from.\n\nhttps://gateway.equiserve.com/igwweb/content/secure/InvestmentPlans/index_plans_new.asp?PlnPage=PlanSearch&PurchOption=
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Scottrade does not do that (its so lame!) You have to either go there, or mail something to them. They are much better than sharebuilder though.
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just search on this FOREX it will give you some sites where u can learn more about investing in foreign money
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There are ways to buy stock directly from a company, contact the company whose shares you want to own (att, Disney, etc).  When you are dealing with a stock broker you are giving a commssion for the ability of the broker to acquire the shares for you.  Online brokerages have the least commission because most all of the trades are handled by computers.
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Scottrade is the best. They have the lowest commissions and if you need to talk to a broker there is one there for you. I have tried other online brokers and no one has the best value and most features than does Scottrade.
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I use Scottrade and like it. I like the fact that I have both a local physical office and can do all of my business online. I also like the prices they charge and the online interface. Your types of investments may determine what online broker you prefer. I have another online broker for commodities and futures and another for my 401k. \n\nMotley Fool has an excellent comparison chart of online brokers. I would look there first before deciding. You might have to register at Motley Fool but it is free. You can also check Barron's once a year rating of online brokers. It is a subscription site, or you can buy it on the newstand. It should published right about now.
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Yes, just set up a brokerage account on-line or in person.  Try E-Trade or something similar.   You can do it!
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Yes (Just open an account in ameritrade.com)
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It is very easy to invest in foreign currencies. Most US based brokers would open an account where you can hold foreign currencies accounts. You could trade option on soem of the US based exchange (NYSE, CBOE, CBOT)...\n\nIf you think that they are doing a poor job. You could open an account in Switzerland where we have been doing foreign investment for the last 400 years (yes, because we are such a small country we had to invest very early on our money overseas...)\n\nRegards\n\nMilan Despotovic\nCOGES SA
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There are lots of online brokers.  I use ameritrade and scottrade.  there are many more including brownco, etrade, sharebuilder.com and more.. MOst of these can be funded electronically.  Scottrade is the cheapest at 7 dollars a trade but I think ameritrade is a lot easier to use and more reliable.
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I hope this website can give youn some information that helps Non Resident Indians to do investments in Indian Mutual Funds online with lowest commissions.\n\nhttp://www.nriinvestindia.com/\nhttp://www.nriinvestindia.com/how_to_invest_indian_mutual_funds.html.html\nK.Girish
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Open an account and buy it: http://www.scottrade.com/index.asp?supbid=63321
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I know that you'd prefer not to go with a broker, as you intend to let ti sit for a few years, but it really is your best bet to go with a discount broker.  Scottrade will let you purchase unlimited shares of the stock for $7 and charges no monthly fees, even if you never make another trade again.  With no monthly fees, there really is no reason not to use a broker.  ShareBuilder offers the same thing for $4, but only if you sign up for their automatic Tuesday investments.\n\nBoth of these options are acutally cheaper than buying the stock directly from the company's share transfer agent.
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Brokerage minimums vary...but Scottrade is $500 to open an account. Check out sharebuilder.com too if you want to buy small chunks..they have plans where you can invest X amount each month into a specific stock.\n\nAlso, some companies allow you to buy stock directly from them. Usually, it's a $250 or so min. Check out the website of a company you are thinking of investing in and look at their investors link. You can also go to www.equiserve.com (they manage direct stock purchase plans for hundreds of companies).\n\nAvoid cheap stocks < $10. They are cheap for a reason and usually of bad quality... Your money is better spent on high quality stocks....especially if it's your first purchase. "expensive" is relative.