How to buy US shares in Australia // The Motley Fool Australia

Home to a seemingly endless list of globally dominant companies, it’s little wonder many Aussie investors want a slice of the United States in their portfolios.

Here, we dive into everything you need to know about buying US shares from Australia — including how to do it and what to watch out for.

The quest for overseas exposure

The ASX is home to many companies Australians have invested in for generations. From ‘The Big Australian’ BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP) and the big four banks to Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX: TLS), these names have become ingrained in our local investing popular culture.

But Aussie investors are no longer confined by the same geographic barriers that have historically limited our investing decisions. We are…

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