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Investing in US stocks<\/a> can be an excellent way to gain exposure to some of the world\u2019s leading companies making waves on Wall Street, from tech giants to innovative startups. <\/p>

Before you jump in and start trading, it\u2019s essential to understand the costs involved. And, more importantly \u2013 how to keep them as low as possible. Here\u2019s your ultimate guide to buying US stocks in the UK without breaking the bank.<\/p>

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Lower your trading commissions<\/h3>

One of the key areas to keep an eye on if you\u2019re investing in US stocks and looking to keep your costs at rock bottom levels is the trading commissions. <\/p>

Simply put, commissions are fees that you normally pay to buy or sell shares. Usually it\u2019s a flat fee, \u00a35 per trade for example. Sometimes it\u2019s a percentage fee based on the size of your trade. However, not all investing platforms charge these commission fees.<\/p>

If you use a zero commission* platform like Robinhood<\/a>, you can buy and sell shares to your heart\u2019s content without racking up any pesky commission fees. <\/p>

This has a number of benefits: <\/p>