I did a quick search and found this:
http://www.iii.co.uk/usequity/?type=trading_guide
no idea if it is any good.
ABlainey@aol.com wrote:
>
> In a message dated 08/06/00 05:34:03 GMT Standard Time, max@maxmore.com
> writes:
>
> > If you really want more detailed discussion of investing from an extropian
> > perspective, you might join ExI then subscribe the Investing in the Future
> > list.
>
> A simple question. How do I buy U.S stocks from the UK. I have tried to
> open an online account with E-trade (US) but they say that UK law doesn't
> allow them to act as my broker.
> I have joined E-trade (UK) but they say they don't offer US stocks at
> present but will do so in the future.
> I am very pissed off because I was ready to buy shares in BALLARD POWER
> SYSTEMS INC (BLDP) when they were at 22 1/2 but could find a way to buy
> them. now they have shot up to 77 5/8 in less than 2 weeks ! .
> not only did I miss the boat, I couldn't even find the Port.
>
> Alex.
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