Trading via US on line discount brokers
MB Trading have told me all trades must be in US dollars? How does/should someone living in a Euro country such as Ireland manage this? What method of exchange should I choose i.e. banks or broker or...? Bearing in mind that I want to regularly invest the...
Holding securities by an online discount broker?
In terms of on line discount brokers (execution only).
There appear to be different means of holding securities to choose from
-Physical Certificate
-"Street Name" Registration
-"Direct" Registration
Physical Certificate
The...
Re: Cheapest Execution Only Discount Brokers
Here are the information sources that I have been using to date to try and find out more info. My aim is to find a good, cheap online broker. Am I just complicating it?
-The Financial Regulator Register,
List of Investment Firms authorised...
Cheapest Execution Only Discount Brokers
Please add info regarding execution only discount brokers? Regular Investment Accounts (Dollar Cost Averging)
I have treid in the past, but here goes again.
Could we make a "best buys" thread for this once info is gathered? I do not know how to do...
Re: Cheapest on line execution Discount Brokers?
I am hoping to invest €7k per year via execution only transactions either monthly or quarterly.
Monthly thats €7k/12 = €583 @ €15 per trade thats 2.6% expense ratio
Quarterly thats €7k/4 = €1750 @15€ per trade thats 0.86% expense ratio
Am I...
Re: How do I buy the Vanguard Index 500 Investor VFINX (total Stock Index)?
DayTrader: where could I get a list of discount brokers operating in Ireland? I was told that US discount brokers are cheapest but the ones that I contacted do not operte here?
Re: How do I buy the Vanguard Index 500 Investor VFINX (total Stock Index)?
Thanks for info regards ETFs. But I hope to purchase at regular intervals using dollar cost averging so ETFs would result in higher costs.
Does anyone know how to regularly (monthly/quarterly) purchase a low cost...
Cheapest on line execution Discount Brokers?
I want to buy very low cost index tracking funds (ideally <1%). However I have noticed that a number of the more promosing brokers are from the us and don't offer services to Ireland.
Where can I get a list of cheap discount brokers that Irish...
Discount Broker -Reviews
Has anyone used any of these discount brokers? Any comments
Schwab,
Fidelity,
ScotTrade,
tdAmeritrade,
First Trade,
Banc of America,
Sogotrade,
E*Trade,
Trade King
Tax on mutual funds?
If I own a number of mutual funds from different countries e.g S&P 500 tracker, ISEQ tracker and DAX tracker) when, how and how much tax do I pay?
Do I have to use a stock broker to buy an index?
I want to use dollar cost averging to buy a number of indices (S&P500, FTSE + Eurostoxx 50). I want to invest about €600/month and maybe the odd lump sum when ever I have the cash. I want to ensure as low a expense ratio as possible.
Do I have...
Re: Recommended Low Cost Index Fund - US + EU?
Rory,
thanks a mill for that advice. I have been trying to get the answer to this for months now.
I want to invest regularly and over a very long peroid using dollar ost averging.
Is it not true though ETFs "are generally not suitable for...
Re: How do I buy the Vanguard Index 500 Investor VFINX (total Stock Index)?
Thanks for that. Very Helpful.
But Iam finding it very difficult to find info on how to invest in a low cost index as the middle men (brokers + investment companys) are very big into promoting products with high...
How do I buy the Vanguard Index 500 Investor VFINX (total Stock Index)?
-Is it possible to buy this particular index at low cost from Ireland?
-I have read that Vanguard have restrictions on Irish Residents? Is this true?
-What broker is the cheapest for this index
-Where can I get a list of...
What are the tax implications for US v'rs EU indexes
Are there any tax reasons that would encourage investment in the EU indexes as opposed to the EU indexes.
Re: Recommended Low Cost Index Fund - US + EU?
I am confused?
There is alot of promotion of ETFs. Which are expensive for regular investments such as dollar cost averging. I am hoping to avoid ETF and still buy a low cost index? How can this be achieved?
Re: Recommended Low Cost Index Fund - US + EU?
I plan on tracking the S&P 500 using a very low cost index. With a share to bond ratio of 75% to 25%.
In doing so is it possible for me to purchase both bonds and securities (shares) associated with this index? Or am I just confused, in that it is...
Buying an low cost index?
1-How do I buy an very low cost index?
2-Who is the best (i.e. cheapest)
2-Are there pros/cons in buying a euro index as opposed to a US index (in terms of tax, or other associated costs)
3- Do I have to declare any capital gains each year, even if I reinvest...
Could any one suggest any Low Cost Index Funds for the EU + US for log tern investment.
Hoping to set up a "Dollar Cost Averaging System" for an index?
What steps would you recomend?