International Trading
International Markets
Which live markets can I invest in with a TD Direct Investing account?
You can trade on 17 International markets with TD Direct Investing. Trade on 15 markets online and by telephone and an additional 2 by telephone only, as follows:
| Region | Live Markets available | Market access | Settlement |
| USA |
New York (NYSE) NASDAQ American Stock Exchange (AMEX) |
Online & Telephone |
T+3 |
| Canada |
Toronto Stock Exchange Canadian Venture Exchange |
Online & Telephone |
T+3 |
| Europe |
France - Paris Euronext Belgium - Brussels Euronext Germany - Frankfurt Xetra Ireland - Irish Stock Exchange Italy - Milan Stock Exchange Netherlands - Amsterdam Euronext Spain - Madrid |
Online & Telephone |
T+3 (Frankfurt Xetra T + 2) |
| Asia/Pacific |
Australia Stock Exchange Hong Kong Stock Exchange Singapore Stock Exchange |
Online & Telephone |
T+3 (Hong Kong T+2) |
| Europe |
SIX Swiss Exchange Sweden - Stockholm |
Telephone only |
T+3 |
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International Markets Opening Hours
| Market | Local Time | GMT | BST |
| USA |
09:30-16:00 (16:15 US Index Shares) |
14:30-21:00 (21:15 US Index Shares) |
N/A |
| Canada |
09:30-16:00 |
14:30-21:00 |
N/A |
| France |
09:00-17:35 |
08:00-16:35 |
N/A |
| Belgium |
09:00-17:30 |
08:00-16:30 |
N/A |
| Germany |
08:50-17:30 |
07:50-16:30 |
N/A |
| Italy |
09:00-17:35 |
08:00-16:35 |
N/A |
| Netherlands |
09:00-17:30 |
08:00-16:30 |
N/A |
| Spain |
09:00-17:30 |
08:00-16:30 |
N/A |
| Australia |
10:00-16:00 |
23:00-05:00 |
01:00-07:00 |
| Hong Kong |
09:30-16:00 (Lunch 12:00-13:00) |
01:30-08:00 |
02:30-09:00 |
| Singapore |
09:00-17:00 |
01:00-09:00 |
02:00-10:00 |
| Switzerland |
09:00-17:30 |
08:00-16:30 |
N/A |
| Sweden |
09:00-17:30 |
08:00-16:30 |
N/A |
| Ireland |
08.00-16.30 |
08:00-16:30 |
N/A |
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Which account do I need to take advantage of the International Trading Service?
You can choose the following accounts to take advantage of our International Trading Service:
Holding US Equities
If you wish to invest in US (United States) stocks and shares, you will need to complete a Form W-8BEN before you can trade. Obtaining this documentation ensures that we can give you any appropriate tax relief on income paid to you from US stocks and shares. We will hold this form on our files to confirm that we have given you the correct benefits of any US tax treaties.
Open a Trading Account

Online
You can set up your account online today!

By Phone
Lines are open Monday to Friday 7.30am to 9pm and Saturdays 9am to 3pm
Existing Customer

Online
You can add a Trading ISA alongside your other trading accounts by visiting our Account Upgrades page online.
Login now and click the Account Administration menu, then select Account Upgrades.