No. of Recommendations: 6
@InParadise
You're right, I just haven't used overseas brokers before, so am doing one step at a time (can expand later if necessary).
FWIW, here's something about Schwab that I wasn't aware of before, pasted from their page:
Schwab Global Account:
This account allows you to trade stocks directly online in 12 of the top-traded foreign markets using their local currencies. There are no account or trade minimums, and commissions are fixed in foreign currency (e.g., #19 for online trades in European markets).
You can access real-time quotes during foreign market hours and view multi-currency statements.
Australia (Australian Dollar)
Belgium (Euro)
Canada (Canadian Dollar)
Finland (Euro)
France (Euro)
Germany (Euro)
Hong Kong (Hong Kong Dollar)
Italy (Euro)
Japan (Japanese Yen)
Netherlands (Euro)
Norway (Norwegian Krone)
United Kingdom (British Pound).
