{"id":294415,"date":"2020-03-17T17:14:20","date_gmt":"2020-03-17T17:14:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/?p=294415"},"modified":"2026-02-05T11:37:53","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T11:37:53","slug":"us-stocks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/share-trading\/invest-in\/overseas-shares\/us-stocks","title":{"rendered":"Investing in US stocks from the UK"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Everything is bigger across the pond, and US stocks make up close to 60% of the global stock market. Buying US shares is a fantastic chance to diversify your portfolio and invest in some of the world\u2019s biggest and best companies. But, if you\u2019re in the UK, how do you invest in US stocks?<\/p><div class=\"keyTakeaways\">\n  <div class=\"keyTakeaways__header\">\n          <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"21\" viewbox=\"0 0 314.16 201.03\" fill=\"none\">\n  <path d=\"M212.32,190.62c-19.66,0-38.8-6.44-54.42-18.24-15.63,11.79-34.77,18.24-54.42,18.24-49.84,0-90.39-40.55-90.39-90.39V9.83h199.24c49.84,0,90.39,40.55,90.39,90.39s-40.55,90.39-90.39,90.39Z\" fill=\"white\"><\/path>\n  <path d=\"M212.32,15.9c46.57,0,84.33,37.75,84.33,84.33h0c0,46.57-37.75,84.33-84.33,84.33h0c-20.75,0-39.74-7.51-54.42-19.94-14.69,12.43-33.68,19.94-54.42,19.94h0c-46.57,0-84.33-37.75-84.33-84.33V15.9h193.18M212.32,3.76H7.01v96.46c0,53.19,43.27,96.46,96.46,96.46,19.47,0,38.46-5.92,54.43-16.84,15.96,10.91,34.95,16.84,54.42,16.84,53.19,0,96.46-43.27,96.46-96.46S265.51,3.76,212.32,3.76h0Z\" fill=\"#232320\"><\/path>\n  <path d=\"M216.34,90.21c.19-1.69,1.76-2.87,3.43-2.6,11.91,1.94,22.41-7.31,20.93-20.1-.45-3.93-2.28-6.56-4.43-9.31-1.05-1.35-.74-3.34.71-4.26,15.6-9.82,31.64-1.91,40.78,13.29,11.21,18.64,11.54,47.15.53,65.94-15.41,26.3-42.91,23.48-56.04-3.04-6.09-12.29-7.47-26.4-5.92-39.93Z\" fill=\"#232320\"><\/path>\n  <path d=\"M105.92,90.21c.19-1.69,1.76-2.87,3.43-2.6,11.91,1.94,22.41-7.31,20.93-20.1-.45-3.93-2.28-6.56-4.43-9.31-1.05-1.35-.74-3.34.71-4.26,15.6-9.82,31.64-1.91,40.78,13.29,11.21,18.64,11.54,47.15.53,65.94-15.41,26.3-42.91,23.48-56.04-3.04-6.09-12.29-7.47-26.4-5.92-39.93Z\" fill=\"#232320\"><\/path>\n<\/svg>        <h3 data-toc=\"false\">Key takeaways<\/h3>\n  <\/div>\n\n    <ul>\n          <li>Most UK <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/share-trading\/best-trading-apps\">investing apps<\/a> and platforms let you invest in US stocks.<\/li>\n          <li>When buying US shares you need to consider commissions, currency movements and FX fees.<\/li>\n          <li>The US stock market has been a huge driver of global growth but it may not always be this way.<\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n\n  \n  <\/div>\n<h3 id=\"how\">How to invest in US stocks<\/h3><ol><li><strong>Choose a share dealing platform.<\/strong> If you\u2019re a beginner, our <a href=\"#compare\" class=\"scroll\">table below<\/a> can help you choose.<\/li><li><strong>Open your account.<\/strong> You\u2019ll need your ID, bank details and national insurance number when opening a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/share-trading\">share dealing account<\/a>.<\/li><li><strong>Complete your W-8BEN.<\/strong> You\u2019ll need to fill out a W-8BEN form to confirm you\u2019re not a US tax resident. Most platforms and apps let you do this online.<\/li><li><strong>Confirm your payment details.<\/strong> You\u2019ll need to fund your account with a bank transfer, debit card or credit card.<\/li><li><strong>Find the US stocks you want to buy.<\/strong> Search using the stock code or company name.<\/li><li><strong>Buy US stocks.<\/strong> Simply click \u201cBuy\u201d to finish your order. Unless you\u2019ve deposited dollars, you\u2019ll likely have to pay a small foreign exchange (FX) fee.<\/li><\/ol><p>You can invest in US stocks using a number of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/share-trading\/best-trading-apps\">trading apps<\/a>. 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The platforms we've selected as best for each category offer stand-out features or a unique combination of elements for a specific aspect of investing. If we show a \"Promoted for\" pick, it's been chosen from among our partners and is based on factors that include special features or offers, and the commission we receive. Keep in mind that our picks may not always be the best for you \u2013 it's important to compare for yourself. More details in our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/share-trading\/share-trading-reviews\/share-dealing-methodology\">full methodology<\/a>.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h3>Can I trade US stocks in the UK?<\/h3><p>Yes, you just need an investing account that lets you trade US stocks. We\u2019ve listed some of these below with links to our reviews \u2013 check these out to find one that suits you. <\/p><p>There are some extra things you need to take into consideration when investing in US stocks, including the <a class=\"scroll\" href=\"#fees\"> fees involved<\/a> and whether you need to fill out a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/share-trading\/w-8ben-form\">W-8BEN form<\/a>.<\/p><h3 id=\"fees\">How much does it cost to invest in US stocks?<\/h3><p>There are 2 key fees you need to consider when trading US stocks:<\/p><ol><li><strong>Commissions.<\/strong> The commission is the cost that a platform charges you to make a trade. Some platforms have no commissions.<\/li><li><strong>Foreign exchange (FX) fees.<\/strong> The FX fee is the cost the provider charges you to change your money to US dollars. This is usually shown as a percentage and most are under 1%.<\/li><\/ol><p>There may be other fees you need to consider, but these are the primary ones. Our table below of <a class=\"scroll\" href=\"#platforms\"> UK brokers that let you trade US stocks<\/a> shows the commission fee for a US trade and the FX fee for key providers.<\/p><h3>Why invest in US stocks?<\/h3><p>Over the last decade, leading US stock indices (like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/share-trading\/invest-in\/stock-market-indices\/sp-500\">S&amp;P 500 index<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/share-trading\/invest-in\/stock-market-indices\/nasdaq-100\">Nasdaq 100<\/a> have given investors much higher returns compared to those in the UK (like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/share-trading\/invest-in\/stock-market-indices\/ftse-100\">FTSE 100<\/a>). Mostly, because of the rise of tech stocks \u2013 thanks Zuckerberg, Musk, and Bezos. Investors that were only invested in UK or European stocks may have missed out on these big, tech-driven gains.<\/p><p>Of course, past performance is no guarantee of future results. You may not make huge gains by investing in these stocks today. But holding US stocks means adding a layer of international diversification \u2013 owning pieces of the most recognisable companies in the world.<\/p><p>A couple of decades ago, it was difficult (and costly) to invest in US stocks. These days, many of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/share-trading\/best-trading-apps\">best trading apps and platforms<\/a> offer low-cost access to international markets \u2013 including the US stock market. Did someone say yeehaw?<\/p><h3>How do US stocks perform?<\/h3><p>The best way to understand past performance of US stocks is to take a look at the 2 major US stock exchanges: the Nasdaq and the NYSE.<\/p><ul class=\"nav nav-tabs pb-tabs\"><li class=\"active\"><a href=\"#tab3377\" data-toggle=\"tab\">NASDAQ<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#tab7023\" data-toggle=\"tab\">NYSE<\/a><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"tab-content \"><div id=\"tab3377\" class=\"tab-pane active \"><div class=\"live-graph-app\" data-symbol=\"NDX.INDX\" data-time-period=\"3m\" data-annotations=\"{&quot;values&quot;:[{&quot;date&quot;:&quot;2023-06-28&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;After a brief tech sell-off last week, the Nasdaq composite has quickly rebounded, gaining over 1% in a day due to continued interest in tech stocks.&quot;,&quot;imageUrl&quot;:null},{&quot;date&quot;:&quot;2023-07-11&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Nasdaq said it plans to rebalance the Nasdaq 100 index to address concerns of \\&quot;overconcentration\\&quot;, some top tech stocks within the index saw slight drops in share prices.&quot;,&quot;imageUrl&quot;:null},{&quot;date&quot;:&quot;2023-07-13&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;The Nasdaq 100 is due to undergo a \\&quot;special rebalancing\\&quot; on July 24. It's only ever happened twice before, in 1998 and 2011. The reason for the rebalancing is the overconcentration of the index in a handful of mega stocks. The exact change that will be made aren't yet public.&quot;,&quot;imageUrl&quot;:null},{&quot;date&quot;:&quot;2023-07-18&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;The Nasdaq 100 continues to perform positively, rising over 4% in the past week as US inflation cools and technology stocks continue to drive the index higher.&quot;,&quot;imageUrl&quot;:null},{&quot;date&quot;:&quot;2023-07-21&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;After a good run of form, the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 index dropped by over 2% yesterday, dragged down by Netflix and Tesla.&quot;,&quot;imageUrl&quot;:null},{&quot;date&quot;:&quot;2023-07-24&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;The Nasdaq 100 index underwent its second \\&quot;special rebalancing\\&quot; in 25 years, adjusting the weightings of the largest companies in the exchange. Aimed at reducing risk from over-concentration, the change reduced the collective weight of the top seven stocks from 56% to 44%, and saw tech giants like Apple and Microsoft lose around four percentage points each, while Broadcom experienced the largest increase in its index weight.&quot;,&quot;imageUrl&quot;:null},{&quot;date&quot;:&quot;2023-08-01&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Nasdaq has submitted a proposal to the SEC to change its listing rules in order to better manage the increasing number of reverse stock splits, wherein companies merge shares to maintain the minimum $1 bid price necessary for Nasdaq's Capital Market tier listing. The proposed changes would require firms to provide detailed notifications about impending reverse stock splits to Nasdaq at least five business days prior to execution, and public disclosure two business days prior, in an effort to maintain fair and orderly markets and to offer transparency for market participants.&quot;,&quot;imageUrl&quot;:null},{&quot;date&quot;:&quot;2023-11-07&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;The Nasdaq index managed a seventh-straight positive trading session for the first time since January as investors belive we've reached the peak of interest rate rises.&quot;,&quot;imageUrl&quot;:null},{&quot;date&quot;:&quot;2024-05-02&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;The Nasdaq closed lower after the Federal Reserve decided to leave interest rates unchanged (as expected). It did indicate a rate cut could be next but progress fighting inflation isn't a done deal.&quot;,&quot;imageUrl&quot;:null},{&quot;date&quot;:&quot;2024-08-07&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;It's been a tough start to the week for stocks and the Nasdaq is down by over 1,000 points, dropping almost 6% since this time last week.&quot;,&quot;imageUrl&quot;:null},{&quot;date&quot;:&quot;2024-09-04&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;The Nasdaq index dipped by around 3% as Nvidia and other leading stocks took a tumble due to waning optimism around AI and subdued US manufacturing data, other leading sotkcs like Apple and Alphabet also fell slightly.&quot;,&quot;imageUrl&quot;:null},{&quot;date&quot;:&quot;2024-10-28&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;The Nasdaq Composite has reached fresh all-time highs, even as this earning season has kicked off with poor earnings growth.&quot;,&quot;imageUrl&quot;:null},{&quot;date&quot;:&quot;2024-12-03&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;The Nasdaq 100 has hit a new all-time-high of around 21,165 points after a strong few weeks and solid earnings season for tech stocks.&quot;,&quot;imageUrl&quot;:null},{&quot;date&quot;:&quot;2025-01-28&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;The Nasdaq 100 witnessed a 3% drop with around $1 trillion getting wiped of the valuation of tech and AI-related stocks due to fears around Chinese firm DeepSeek's capabilities at a low price point.&quot;,&quot;imageUrl&quot;:null},{&quot;date&quot;:&quot;2025-02-03&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;The Nasdaq 100 has opened a few percentage points lower as the world digests the news about Trump's looming tariffs that could kick off a global trade war.&quot;,&quot;imageUrl&quot;:null},{&quot;date&quot;:&quot;2025-04-08&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Markets braced for the impact of a staggering 104% tariff on imports from China, due to take effect at midnight.&quot;,&quot;imageUrl&quot;:null},{&quot;date&quot;:&quot;2025-05-12&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;US indices &lt;a href=\\&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.reuters.com\\\/world\\\/us-china-tariff-live-updates-bessent-greer-announce-details-constructive-geneva-2025-05-12\\\/\\&quot;&gt;surged on news that China and the US had agreed to lower tariffs&lt;\\\/a&gt; to less extreme levels for 90 days, following weekend talks in Geneva.&quot;,&quot;imageUrl&quot;:null},{&quot;date&quot;:&quot;2025-10-28&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Long-awaited &lt;a href=\\&quot;https:\\\/\\\/finance.yahoo.com\\\/news\\\/latest-us-china-trade-truce-100000347.html\\&quot;&gt;signs of a US-China trade truce and easing supply-chain risks are delighting investors&lt;\\\/a&gt;, even if there are still plenty of unanswered questions. Trump will meet Xi on Thursday in Busan, South Korea where the deal is expected to be formalised. The US is likely to pause its scheduled next round of tariff increases on Chinese imports, while China is likely to pause planned export restrictions and restart buying US soybeans.&quot;,&quot;imageUrl&quot;:null},{&quot;date&quot;:&quot;2025-12-08&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;&lt;a href=\\&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.investopedia.com\\\/dow-jones-today-12082025-11863919\\&quot;&gt;Indices closed lower&lt;\\\/a&gt; as investors awaited the Federal Reserve decision on interest rates.&quot;,&quot;imageUrl&quot;:null},{&quot;date&quot;:&quot;2026-01-21&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;The &lt;a href=\\&quot;https:\\\/\\\/uk.finance.yahoo.com\\\/news\\\/stock-market-today-dow-surges-550-points-sp-500-nasdaq-jump-as-trump-backs-off-greenland-tariff-threats-210059834.html\\&quot;&gt;Nasdaq, Dow and S&amp;P all climbed&lt;\\\/a&gt; on Trump's announcement at the World Economic Forum in Davos that the use of force to gain control of Greenland was off the table.&quot;,&quot;imageUrl&quot;:null}]}\" data-annotation-periods=\"1m,3m,1y,5y\" data-cta-disabled=\"1\" data-cta-text=\"\" data-cta-target=\"\" data-country=\"uk\" data-custom-time-periods=\"\" data-selected-custom-time-period=\"\" data-template=\"default\" data-use-live-price=\"\" data-display-header=\"\" data-display-title=\"\" data-display-price=\"\"><\/div><\/div><div id=\"tab7023\" class=\"tab-pane \"><div class=\"live-graph-app\" data-symbol=\"NYA.INDX\" data-time-period=\"3m\" data-annotations='{\"values\":[]}' data-annotation-periods=\"1m,3m,1y,5y\" data-cta-disabled=\"1\" data-cta-text=\"\" data-cta-target=\"\" data-country=\"uk\" data-custom-time-periods=\"\" data-selected-custom-time-period=\"\" data-template=\"default\" data-use-live-price=\"\" data-display-header=\"\" data-display-title=\"\" data-display-price=\"\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><h3 id=\"keepinmind\">What to keep in mind when trading US stocks<\/h3><ul><li><b>Commission costs.<\/b> Compare the fee each company charges every time you place a trade on US stocks. Be aware that this may be different to fees for UK stocks.<\/li><li><strong>Foreign exchange (FX) rate.<\/strong> FX rates vary between platforms, and this will partly be used to offset low broker fees. Make sure to check these, it\u2019s usually shown as a percentage.<\/li><li><b>Availability of market data.<\/b> Check how up-to-date the market data offered by each platform is \u2013 being able to make trades based on current information (and ideally live prices) is critical.<\/li><li><b>Trading types and hours.<\/b> Are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/share-trading\/trading-order-types\">trading order types<\/a> available to let you take advantage of market fluctuations? Can you trade outside US <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/share-trading\/stock-market-trading-hours\">stock market hours<\/a>?<\/li><li><b>Taxation.<\/b> If you\u2019re holding your US investments in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/stocks-and-shares-isas\">stocks and shares ISA<\/a>, you can avoid paying UK tax on any profit or dividends. However, not all <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/share-trading\/best-trading-apps\">trading platforms <\/a> offer the option to use an ISA.<\/li><li><b>W-8BEN form.<\/b> You need to fill out a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/share-trading\/share-trading-guides\/tax-on-investments\/w-8ben-form\">W-8BEN form<\/a> when trading US stocks to determine your tax status. Some brokers let you do this electronically while a small few ask you to return one by mail.<\/li><\/ul><h3>Advantages of investing in US stocks<\/h3><p>Here are some of the key benefits as an investor:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Access international investments.<\/strong> Trading US stocks allows you the freedom to take advantage of investment opportunities that are not available in the UK, helping you to diversify.<\/li><li><strong>Increasingly more affordable.<\/strong> As a growing number of online share trading platforms compete, commission fees are becoming cheaper.<\/li><li><strong>Historical growth.<\/strong> The US stock market has seen more growth than the rest of the world in the past 100 years.<\/li><li><strong>Exciting companies.<\/strong> The US stock market is home to some of the most exciting and innovative companies the world has ever seen.<\/li><\/ul><h3>Risks of investing in US shares<\/h3><p>There are also some potential downsides to think 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The best US stocks for you to invest in will depend on the rest of your portfolio, your risk tolerance and your investing strategy. One thing to keep in mind with US stocks (or any stock for that matter) is that what\u2019s performed well in the past rarely keep on winning forever. For example, the top US stocks from 30 years ago look very different to the top stocks today. So, what will the top US stocks look like in 30 years time? It\u2019s impossible to predict. <\/p><p>One way to combat this uncertainty is by investing in an index fund or ETF that tracks the whole US stock market, or just a big portion of it like the S&amp;P 500 does. Using a tracker fund rather than picking individual stocks means that you don\u2019t have to worry about choosing the winners of tomorrow, you can automatically invest in them with a diversified fund.\"<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n                            <div class=\"eeQuote__authorInfo\">\n                                            <div class=\"eeQuote__authorPhoto--mobile\">\n                            <figure class=\"eeQuote__photo\">\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"George Sweeney, DipFA's headshot\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/2025\/11\/GeorgeSweeneyF1_Finder_600x600.png\" class=\"avatar avatar-200 photo finder-avatar\" height=\"200\" width=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/2025\/11\/GeorgeSweeneyF1_Finder_600x600.png?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/2025\/11\/GeorgeSweeneyF1_Finder_600x600.png?fit=360 360w, 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                                   <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"eeQuote__authorDetails\">\n                                                    <a class=\"eeQuote__authorName\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/author\/georgesweeney\" itemprop=\"url\" target=\"_blank\">\n                                George Sweeney, DipFA\n                            <\/a>\n                                                                            <div class=\"eeQuote__authorTitle\">Deputy editor<\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Pros and cons of investing in US shares<\/h3><div class=\"fin-pros-cons\">\n            <div class=\"fin-pros-cons__section\">\n            <h4 class=\"fin-pros-cons__heading\">Pros<\/h4>\n            <ul class=\"icon-list icon-list--check-circle\">\n                                    <li>Invest in some of the best and biggest stocks in the world<\/li>\n                                    <li>Cheaper than ever to buy US shares<\/li>\n                                    <li>US stocks have driven most global growth<\/li>\n                                    <li>The US stock market is the world's most efficient<\/li>\n                            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n    \n            <div class=\"fin-pros-cons__section\">\n            <h4 class=\"fin-pros-cons__heading\">Cons<\/h4>\n            <ul class=\"icon-list icon-list--x-circle\">\n                                    <li>Exchange rate risks<\/li>\n                                    <li>Sometimes extra fees when buying US shares<\/li>\n                                    <li>Many US stocks trade at high valuations<\/li>\n                                    <li>No guarantee the US stock market will continue to lead<\/li>\n                            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<h3>Bottom line<\/h3><p>Choosing to invest in US stocks can be a great way to get access to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/share-trading\/tech-stocks\">tech stocks<\/a> and prominent American companies to help diversify your portfolio. It\u2019s a popular market for investors, but if you want to buy US shares from the UK, you need to make sure you\u2019re aware of all the costs (like commissions and FX fees). <\/p><p>It\u2019s worth working out the costs before buying US stocks, and crucially, you should try to use one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/share-trading\/best-trading-apps\">best trading apps<\/a> for US shares because these platforms should let you access US stock exchanges easily. Diversifying internationally is a great strategy, just make sure that any US stocks you pick align with your goals and risk appetite. <\/p><ul class=\"luna-accordionGroup accordionGroup\"><li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n    <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n      <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion0000000000\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000000\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Do you pay tax on US stocks in the UK?<\/span>\n        <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"accordion0000000000\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\"><p>You\u2019ll be taxed 30% of your profits, but you can reduce this. When you sign up for a share dealing account that lets you trade US shares, you\u2019ll be asked to fill out a W-8BEN form. This notifies the US of your tax status and reduces the amount of tax you have to pay to 15%.<\/p><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n    <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n      <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion0000000001\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000001\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Do I still have to pay capital gains tax in the UK if I invest in US stocks?<\/span>\n        <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"accordion0000000001\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\"><p>Everyone has a capital gains tax allowance of \u00a33,000 in each tax year, so you\u2019d be liable to pay <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/share-trading\/what-is-capital-gains-tax\">capital gains tax<\/a> if you earn over this amount in profit in any given year.<\/p><p>An exception to this is if you sell shares that are held in an individual savings account (ISA). You can put up to \u00a320,000 into your ISA in each tax year.<\/p><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n    <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n      <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion0000000002\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000002\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Is it worth investing in US stocks?<\/span>\n        <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"accordion0000000002\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\"><p>The US stock market accounts for the majority of the global stock market, so you\u2019d be missing out on a huge chunk of available stocks if you were to avoid US stocks. Furthermore, some of the largest stocks in the world are US stocks, including Apple, Microsoft and Amazon.<\/p><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n    <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n      <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion0000000003\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000003\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">How can I buy US IPO stocks from the UK?<\/span>\n        <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"accordion0000000003\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\"><p>Initial public offerings are usually difficult to access as a retail investor. Once the IPO has finalised, check in on your chosen trading app to see if you can trade it \u2013 it doesn\u2019t tend to take long.<\/p><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n    <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n      <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion0000000004\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000004\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Is it better to invest in UK or US stocks?<\/span>\n        <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"accordion0000000004\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\"><p>It\u2019s important to diversify \u2013 which is the stock market version of not sticking all of your eggs in one basket. Invest in different countries, industries and types of investment. This means that you\u2019re more protected if one economy has a downfall.<\/p><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n    <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n      <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion0000000005\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000005\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Can I invest in the NYSE from the UK? <\/span>\n        <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"accordion0000000005\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\"><p>You can indeed invest in stocks on the New York Stock Exchange from the UK. We\u2019ve written a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/share-trading\/invest-in\/stock-exchanges\/new-york-stock-exchange\">whole guide on NYSE<\/a> if you want to learn more.<\/p><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li><\/ul><div id=\"sources\" style=\"position: relative;\"><h3 style=\"position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; padding: 0; margin: -1px; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0,0,0,0); white-space: nowrap; border: 0;\">Sources<\/h3>\n<div id=\"lazy0000000000\"><\/div>\n<script type=\"application\/json\" id=\"lazyloaded-assets-json-lazy0000000000\" class=\"lazyloaded-assets-json\">{\"critical-scripts\":[],\"scripts\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.finder.com\\\/parent-theme\\\/shortcodes\\\/article-source\\\/prod\\\/article-source.de087a0da9824e407767.js\"],\"styles\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.finder.com\\\/parent-theme\\\/shortcodes\\\/article-source\\\/prod\\\/article-source.87684078d471e76125dd.css\"]}<\/script><\/div><article class=\"luna-card luna-card--alt\"><div class=\"luna-card__block has-padding-small\"><p>All investing should be regarded as longer term. The value of your investments can go up and down, and you may get back less than you invest. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. If you\u2019re not sure which investments are right for you, please seek out a financial adviser. 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