Can a Non-US citizen invest in US Stock Market?

Hey, Yes u can invest in US markets without being a US citizen and u can do it online too. http://www.interactivebrokers.co.in/en/main.php try this link and u will get all the information. The thing is to invest in US market u have to deposit 500 USD and certianly its refundable. Also u got to invest wisely in stock markets as u r already aware of its risk levels. Cheers, Tutul

Yes, anyone can buy US shares online but it can be expensive, motleyfool (uk) do real time domestic shares for about £10 any order size real time but for US they charge £17.50. Also you will have to hedge your currency risk which will add costs.

I see no reason why a non-us citizen is not allowed to buy US stock. You can do it in two ways that I can think of. First, you check with your local brokers to see if they provide the service to invest in foreign stock market ie US market. If yes, then it would be quite simple for you to start investing in it. Secondly, you can open an online broker and fund it with your money. But you need to careful in selecting a reliable online brokers, in order to ensure your capital is protected in case the broker gone busted.

elsoft. Yes a non-US citizen can invest in US stock market, provided you are a resident and have a social security number. A checking account will be useful as there are charges cheques and wire deposits for most of the brokers. This said an extreme care should be taken while investing you hard earned money in the stock market, but I am sure you understand that.

Base on my experience,if not mistaken..Nowaday,mostly stock broker firm are able to let you to invest foreign stock markets with minimum invest amount. But can't online trade.