International Investing

Garpal Gumnut said:

I was looking at spending a few kopeks on Saudi Aramco when it listed.

I believe from a Korean friend ( who hates the Japanese ) that it is to be listed on the Nikkei.
via Australian brokers

Has anyone on ASF had experience with trading stocks on the Nikkei via Australian brokers.

gg

ps My Korean friend is quite racist and hateful but seems to like me for a reason which I am at a loss to explain. I imagine he may become useful if the Vegans take over.

gg

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noirua said:

'Think Markets' are quite astute. Pepperstone for CFDs. However, some say that it is best to have a Japanese broker as they must keep to all the countries regulations and can sort out possible problems on the ground.

Both Japanese and Hong Kong markets think differently and HK has a lunch break. One of my shares in Hong Kong, 575, went wrong and it took my broker 26 months to put me in a position to trade the shares again - kept saying there was nothing they could do. Japanese shares are often highly priced and one share could cost as much as $2,000 - the reason many shares are only traded by Institutions. A Japanese broker may ask the equivalent of $50,000 to be held on an account with them. Some Japanese companies on the Mothers Market might have only 3,000 shares in issue and delivery can be tight.

Companies in Japan often merge causing foreigners difficulties.

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