Live International Markets
Computershare Sharedealing's International Trading Service allows you to deal directly on 15 International Exchanges and hold cash and stock in four major currencies - Sterling, US Dollars, Euro and Canadian Dollars.
The benefits of International Trading with Computershare Sharedealing
- Trade for the same dealing commissions as UK stocks. Find out more about our rates and charges
- Multi-currency Cash Management Account available with the Computershare Sharedealing Trading Account, hold in GBP, USD, CAN and EURO may reduce need for Foreign Exchange (FX) and associated charges
- International trades consolidated with your UK trades in your Computershare Sharedealing account
- Contributes to Personal Trading Level
- No stamp duty on applicable North American and European Markets
- Extend your trading day beyond UK Market hours
- Buy into companies that are not listed in the UK. Huge choice of companies, including many blue chip household names
- Develop a geographically diversified portfolio
- Benefit from countries at different stages of their economic cycle
- Established markets in Europe and North America offer no greater investment risk than in the UK
Which live markets can I invest in with a Computershare Sharedealing account?
Computershare Sharedealing trades on 15 live markets, both online and by telephone, as follows:
| Region |
Live Markets Available |
Method of Trading |
Settlement |
| USA |
New York (NYSE)
NASDAQ
American SE (AMEX) |
Online & Telephone |
T+3 |
| Canada |
Toronto SE
Canadian Venture Exchange |
Online & Telephone |
T+3 |
| Europe |
France - Paris Euronext
Germany - Frankfurt Xetra
Netherlands - Amsterdam Euronext
Spain - Madrid
Belgium - Brussels Euronext
Switzerland - Zurich Virt-x
Sweden - Stockholm |
Online & Telephone
Telephone only for Sweden & Switzerland |
T+3 (Germany T+2) |
| Asia/Pacific |
Australia SE
Hong Kong SE
Singapore SE |
Online & Telephone |
T+3
(Hong Kong T+2) |
International Markets Opening Hours
| Market |
Local Time |
GMT |
BST |
| USA |
09:30-16:00
(16:15 US Index Shares) |
14:30-21:00
(21:15 US Index Shares) |
N/A |
| Canada |
09:30-16:00 |
14:30-21:00 |
N/A |
| France |
09:30-17:35 |
08:00-16:35 |
N/A |
| Germany |
08:50-17:30 |
07:50-16:30 |
N/A |
| Netherlands |
09:00-17:30 |
08:00-16:30 |
N/A |
| Spain |
09:00-17:30 |
08:00-16:30 |
N/A |
| Switzerland |
09:00-17:30 |
08:00-16:30 |
N/A |
| Sweden |
09:00-17:30 |
08:00-16:30 |
N/A |
| Belgium |
09:00-17:30 |
08:00-16:30 |
N/A |
| Australia |
10:00-16:00 |
23:00-05:00 |
01:00-07:00 |
| Hong Kong |
10:00-16:00
(Lunch 12:30-14:30) |
02:00-08:00 |
03:00-09:00 |
| Singapore |
09:00-17:00
(Lunch 12:30-14:00) |
01:00-09:00 |
02:00-10:00 |
Which account do I need to take advantage of the International Trading Service?
You can choose the following accounts to take advantage of our International Trading Service:
Other Requirements - Complete a W-8BEN Form
To begin trading on any of the international markets through the Computershare Sharedealing service, we require you to complete and return the US Internal Revenue Service form, W-8BEN. This form will also allow us to ensure that the correct amount of non-resident tax, withheld at source on US dividends, is deducted.
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Australia
Market opening hours
- GMT: 23:00 - 05:00
- BST: 01:00 - 07:00
- Local time: 10:00 - 16:00
Please note that epic codes for all Australia listed stocks are quoted as letters.
Ticks and Tolerance
When trading on the Australian Stock Exchange you must be aware of tick sizes and tolerance levels.
Ticks
A tick size is the minimum incremental movement in the price of a stock. The minimum size of a tick is dependent on the current share price - see table below
| Share price (AUD) |
Tick size |
| <0.10 |
0.001 |
| 0.10 - 2.00 |
0.005 |
| 2.00 - 998.99 |
0.01 |
| >999.00 |
1.00 |
For example;
If ABC Plc is currently trading at AUD0.50 - AUD0.52 any limit order must be set at 0.5 (half) cent increments.
Limit to sell at 0.50 - ok
Limit to sell at 0.501 - not ok
Limit to sell at 0.505 - ok
Limit to sell at 0.511 - not ok
Tolerance levels
A BUY limit order can be placed up to a maximum of 20 ticks or 5% (whichever is smaller) above the last traded price. If a BUY limit order is placed greater than 20 ticks or 5% (whichever is smaller) above the last traded price, the order will be rejected by the market/exchange.
A SELL limit order can be placed up to a maximum of 20 ticks or 5% (whichever is smaller) below the last traded price. If a SELL limit order is placed greater than 20 ticks or 5% (whichever is smaller) below the last traded price, the order will be rejected by the market/exchange.
Lot size
There are no lot sizes for the Australian Stock Exchange
Types of Order
Only limit orders are permitted on the Australian Stock Exchange.
All orders placed on the Australian Stock Exchange will be placed after the opening auction which is held in the first 10 minutes of trading
Settlement
- Settlement on the Australian Stock Exchange is T3
- Settlement on the Australian Stock Exchange along with an FX transaction is T3
- Settlement in stand alone FX transactions is T2
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Hong Kong
Market opening hours
- GMT: 02:00 - 08:00 (Lunch = 0430 - 0630)
- BST: 03:00 - 09:00 (Lunch = 0530 - 0730)
- Local time: 10:00 - 16:00 (Lunch = 1230 - 1430)
Please note that epic codes for all Hong Kong listed stocks are numeric.
Ticks, Tolerance and Lots
When trading on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange you must be aware of tick sizes, tolerance levels and lot sizes
Ticks
A tick size is the minimum incremental movement in the price of a stock. The minimum size of a tick is dependent on the current share price - see table below.
| Share price (HK$) |
Tick size |
| 0.01<0.25 |
0.001 |
| 0.25<0.50 |
0.005 |
| 0.50<10.00 |
0.01 |
| 10.00<20.00 |
0.02 |
| 20.00<100.00 |
0.05 |
| 100.00<200.00 |
0.10 |
| 200.00<500.00 |
0.20 |
| 500.00<1,000.00 |
0.50 |
| 1,000.00<2,000.00 |
1.00 |
| 2,000.00<5,000.00 |
2.00 |
| 5,000.00<9,995.00 |
5.00 |
For example;
If ABC Plc is currently trading at HK$15.00 - HK$15.20 any limit order must be set at 2 cent increments.
Limit to sell at 15.00 - ok
Limit to sell at 15.01 - not ok
Limit to sell at 15.02 - ok
Limit to sell at 15.03 - not ok
Tolerance levels
A BUY limit order must be placed at the current offer price or down to a maximum of 20 ticks below the current offer price. If a BUY limit order is placed above the current offer price or greater than 20 ticks below the current offer price, the order will be rejected by the market/exchange.
A SELL limit order must be placed at the current bid price or up to a maximum of 20 ticks above the current bid price. If a SELL limit order is placed below the current bid price or greater than 20 ticks above the current bid price, the order will be rejected by the market/exchange.
Lot size
There are three different types of lot size;
| Board lot |
A quantity of shares that is equal to or a multiple of a set figure that is set by each exchange. For example, if ABC Plc only allows trades to be placed in lots of 500, then only multiples of 500 can be traded (500, 1,000, 1,500, 2,000). |
| Odd lot |
A number of shares that are less than the board lot, for example, 436 shares when ABC Plc trades in lots of 500. |
| Mixed lot |
The amount of shares exceeds one board lot but is not enough to meet the next level, for example 762 shares when ABC Plc trades in lots of 500 (one board lot of 500 + one odd lot of 262 = a mixed lot of 762). |
Please note that each stock listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange has a different lot size. Details of these can be found at www.hkex.com.hk
- All purchases must be made in board lots
- All mixed and odd lot purchase lots will be rejected
- Sales can be placed in mixed and odd lots
- The sale of an odd lot will be made in the end of day auction which could affect the price.
- In the case of mixed lots the available board lot will be traded with the remainder treated as an odd lot.
Types of Order
Only limit orders are permitted on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange
Settlement
- On the Hong Kong Stock Exchange is T2
- You can settle and trade in HKD with multi currency account using the TD Direct Investing FX service - this is T2
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Singapore
Market opening hours
- GMT: 01:00 - 09:00 (Lunch = 0430 - 0600)
- BST: 02:00 - 10:00 (Lunch = 0530 - 0700)
- Local time: 09:00 - 17:00 (Lunch = 1230 - 1400)
Please note that epic codes for all Singapore listed stocks are alphanumeric and stocks can be quoted in USD as well as S$.
Ticks, Tolerance and Lots
When trading on the Singapore Stock Exchange you must be aware of tick sizes, tolerance levels and lot sizes
Ticks
A tick size is the minimum incremental movement in the price of a stock. The minimum size of a tick is dependent on the current share price - see table below.
| Share price (S$) |
Tick size |
| <1.00 |
0.005 |
| 1.00<3.00 |
0.01 |
| 3.00<5.00 |
0.02 |
| 5.00<10.00 |
0.05 |
| >10.00 |
0.10 |
For example;
If ABC Plc is currently trading at S$2.50 - S$2.55 any limit order must be set at 2 cent increments.
Limit to sell at 2.50 - ok
Limit to sell at 2.505 - not ok
Limit to sell at 2.51 - ok
Limit to sell at 2.515 - not ok
Tolerance levels
A BUY limit order must be placed at the current offer price or down to a maximum of 6 ticks below the current offer price. If a BUY limit order is placed above the current offer price or greater than 6 ticks below the current offer price, the order will be rejected by the market/exchange.
A SELL limit order must be placed at the current bid price or up to a maximum of 6 ticks above the current bid price. If a SELL limit order is placed below the current bid price or greater than 6 ticks above the current bid price, the order will be rejected by the market/exchange.
Lot size
Singapore stocks can only be traded in lots of 1,000
Types of Order
Only limit orders are permitted on the Singapore Stock Exchange
Settlement
- Settlement on the Singapore Stock Exchange is T3
- Settlement on the Singapore Stock Exchange along with an FX transaction is T3
- Settlement in stand alone FX transactions is T2
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