Buying International Shares

Buy and sell international stocks and shares

Buying international shares is possible with most leading share dealing accounts. Which international markets you can access and how much it costs to buy and sell shares internationally will depend on which share dealing account you use.

Compare leading share dealing account offers using the table below and start buying international shares today:

ProviderAccountCharge FromOnline 
£6.25 per online tradeyesApply Now >
£11.95 per online tradeyesApply Now >
£12.50 per online tradeyesApply Now >

The value of investments and any return from them can fall as well as rise and you may not get back the full amount invested. Please ensure that you read the Important Risk Information below. 

Buying international shares with a share dealing account allows you to trade shares on stock exchanges in other countries. This may include the New York Stock Exchange, the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, or European markets, such as Euronext Paris.

Investors can also gain exposure to international shares through Exchange Traded Funds which may be listed on the London Stock Exchange but hold shares listed in other countries.

As well as buying international shares, share dealing accounts will allow you to buy shares listed in the UK and other assets such as UK government gilts. Other services may include: 

  • Ability to manage your account online or by phone
  • Research tools, market news and alerts 

Use the table above to compare leading share dealing accounts and find out more about what providers can offer.

 Important Risk Information:

This website contains information only and does not constitute advice or a personal recommendation in any way whatsoever. The value of investments and income from them can fall as well as rise and you may not get back the full amount invested. The tax efficiency of ISAs is based on current tax law and there is no guarantee that tax rules will stay the same in the future.

Different types of investment carry different levels of risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Please ensure that you read the Important Risk Information for further details. Prior to making any decision to invest, you should ensure that you are familiar with the risks associated with a particular investment and should read the product literature. If you are in any doubt as to the suitability of a particular investment, both in respect of its objectives and its risk profile, you should seek independent financial advice.