How do I go about investing in overseas markets e.g. US?

Hi anon,

You can invest either directly or indirectly.

To invest directly, you need a broker with access to that particular market. For example, if you want to buy Taiwan shares, your broker must have access.

To invest indirectly, you can consider UTs or ETF that are vested in that particular market, but can be invested into from Singapore. For example, you cannot directly buy stocks listed in India, but you can buy into an India focused UT from Singapore.

Either way, you should open your investment account, read up, keep a watch list and a warchest to start.

Depends on what type of investment you are referring to.

If you are looking at investing into a single stock, then you may conisder platforms such as thinkorswim Trading Platform.

If you are looking at investing into a diversified basket of stocks in the overseas market, then you may consider tools such as unit trusts - available via most insurance companies and other major investing platforms.