How to open an account for US stocks?

Before opening an account in a US stock market, it is generally necessary to consider the scale strength, tradable varieties, commission fees and trading environment of the US stock platform. If you need Chinese services, then you need to see if the US stock exchange platform provides Chinese services. Today, let's talk about how American stocks open accounts.

How to open an account for US stocks?

Log on to the relevant websites of international brokers, register member accounts, fill in personal data and apply online. When applying, you should generally fill in the "Application Form for Non-US Resident Brokerage Account". After the application is completed. The brokerage firm will send an email to confirm the receipt of the account opening application, and will send an email again to inform that the application has passed. Next, you need to mail the materials. Generally, you will be informed to open an account in less than five working days, and then you can invest in stocks.

There are generally three steps to open an account for US stocks: online application, mailing materials and injecting funds. Most American stock exchange platforms offer online account opening services. After the user confirms the US stock exchange platform, he finds the company official website and opens an account according to the prompts. After registration, you need to mail materials, which generally include the template of OnlineServiceAgreement, the template of W-8BEN simple form and identity information. Identity information refers to the scanned valid passport and the user's signature on the last page of the passport. Precautions for mailing materials are as follows:

1. If you choose "financing" or "option" when applying online, you need to fill in and mail the "Financing Application Form" and "Option Trading and Contract".

2. The documents required for opening an account must be sent to the US stock exchange platform within 30 days after opening an account. If the overdue documents are not received, the account will be restricted to suspend all trading activities, and this restriction will be lifted immediately after receiving the documents.

3. After the materials are sent to the US stock platform company and passed, the funds will be remitted to the clearing bank account of the superior securities delivery company of the US stock platform, and the stock trading can be officially carried out.

To invest in US stocks, you must understand the trading rules. For example, stocks bought by US stocks on the same day can be sold on the same day, and there is no limit to the rise and fall of US stocks when investing. It should be noted that the capital delivery of US stocks is T+2, and the domestic execution is T+ 1. In addition, the trading hours of US stocks are 9: 30-16: 00 from Monday to Friday; When trading, at least 1 share can be traded.

We know that the risk of speculating in US stocks is still relatively high. Now because there is no formal investment platform in China, it is very important to find a suitable international brokerage company to operate, because a good brokerage company not only has high-quality services, but also can get help in our investment process.