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Hey, how is it possible to buy NYSE and Nasdaq stocks living in Europe? Is it possible at all?

Thank you in advance!

Public Comments

1. Yes, it is possible. A lot depends on which country you live in, but in general, international investing requires you to go through a broker that is specially licensed to invest in foreign markets. There may also be additional government taxes, but once again, that depends on which country you live in. Stay away from the Nasdaq though. American technology stocks won't be going up anytime soon.
2. Most likely not. Companies that over stocks in Europe offer them on those exchanges. US Corp. that don't will not have the authority to sell company shares of a US Corp. to foreign countries. It involves issues of a foreign Govt who could then also own and control US companies and affairs.
3. You need an international broker. It is possible. Charles Shwabb Global: http://www.schwab-global.com/public/schwab-gcb-en/investing_from_outside_the_us?cmsid=P-954588&lvl1=investing_from_outside_the_us Trading Direct: http://www.tradingdirect.com/products-and-services/Foreign-Investors Alternatively Google: US International brokers Just email the broker you're interested in first to make sure they serve the country you're living in.