Best Broker for International Investors?

I am very much interested into investing in the US Stock Market as well, and I have explored some options on Brokers that would enable me to do this. Unfortunately there seems to be not much information regarding this, especially a comparison of different brokers. I am looking for one that is beginner friendly. Has anyone had any experience with this?

 

I don't plan on using a broker, however, I would recommend just trading online with a trading service. I would recommend using Scottrade or TD Ameritrade.

 

What are the major pitfalls of working with an investment broker if you don't mind my asking?...i hope you don't mind vennybunny...am glad you've asked the question because am on the fence weighing my options on starting to invest...so the information i gather here will help a great deal...thanks

 

Thanks for this information, I have been searching for an international broker/trading service and I hope this does help. I will check this out and post if I have any success with it. I've quickly browsed through the fees and Scottrade looks a little pricey. TD Ameritrade doesn't show much of it's pricing but I'll get into that further. So far, I feel a little optimistic about these two sites, I hope they can do me a good job!

 

I use interactive brokers. (IB) amazing amount of different markets and very low commissions, however it's quite a complicated system and takes time to learn.

 

I was just planning to ask this question so thanks for providing a specific broker crimsonghost! Just looked them up and they seem solid. But I haven't seen how complicated yet so hopefully, they're in a learning curve I can manage, haha.

Thanks again!

 

You're welcome! Just make sure that you understand the small print with IB as they have quite a lot of important stuff there such as minimum deposits, monthly fees, extra services etc.

 

A brokers name is crimsonghost? I can pick out Ghost form that statement. I hope one day they don't ghost traders money. I am stuck with Forexchief broker for now. i registered here because I saw a thread about the broker here and want to connect with the thread opener.

 

I searched, I did not find such broker. Forexchief is regulated lightly but they are a nice broker.

 

So you went that far, nice you did because I would be glad to know what others know or feel about them.