Buying shares on the London Stock Exchange

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I was researching some companies and one that I was interested in investing in is only traded on the London Stock Exchange. I've searched around and read a little bit on ADRs, but the company in question doesn't appear to offer that.
As an American, is there a straightforward way to buy shares of a company on the London Stock Exchange?

Flux · Answer

First, you should ask your existing broker whether or not they can buy LSE-listed shares for you. If not, ask a different broker. US citizens and residents are allowed to buy foreign shares, so it is just a matter of finding the right stock broker. In the US, Interactive Brokers is known for allowing retail investors to buy international stocks. Alternatively, you could ask UK stock brokerage firms whether or not they are willing to open an account for an American (some may not be willing because of the paperwork involved).

Answered by Flux on November 26, 2021

Buying shares on the London Stock Exchange

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