{"id":862786,"date":"2020-06-16T16:30:13","date_gmt":"2020-06-16T20:30:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/?p=862786"},"modified":"2026-09-02T10:04:59","modified_gmt":"2026-09-02T14:04:59","slug":"how-to-buy-international-shares","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/stock-trading\/how-to-buy-international-shares","title":{"rendered":"How to buy international stocks in Canada"},"content":{"rendered":"

Canadian stocks make up over 3% of the global market, so international investing is a simple way to gain exposure to a much wider range of wealth-building opportunities. The good news is that there are multiple ways to buy international shares in Canada.<\/p>

Whether you want to learn how to buy Chinese stocks, Japanese stocks, European stocks or investments in other markets, keep reading to find out how to buy international stocks in Canada.<\/p>

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  • There are two ways to buy international stocks in Canada. Buy shares of international companies<\/strong> directly or buy international ETFs and mutual funds<\/strong>, which is simple and cost-effective.<\/li>\n
  • To trade foreign stocks, open an account with a brokerage that offers access to international exchanges, fund your account and search for the shares you want to buy.<\/li>\n
  • Trading international shares lets you diversify your portfolio and invest in growing markets, but tax and foreign exchange fees may apply, and foreign policy can impact your earnings.<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n\n \n <\/div>\n

    Top international investing platforms in Canada<\/h3>