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International Trading
You can trade equities in seven of the world’s largest stock exchanges through our Share Dealing Account or Self-Select Stocks and Shares ISA. Your investments no longer need to be limited to UK stock exchanges, so expand your horizons and invest in foreign markets such as the NASDAQ to discover a whole world of opportunities.
| Five Key Benefits of International Trading with Halifax Share Dealing |
| 1. Deal online or over the telephone - access your account online 24/7, 365 days a year or by telephoning our UK based call centre (lines are open 8am- 9.15pm Monday to Friday and 9am-1pm Saturday excluding English Bank Holidays). |
| 2. Highly competitive international dealing charges - deal online for only £17.50 or over the telephone for only £20. |
| 3. Deal on international stock exchanges in sterling - all deals are converted into sterling using the latest Foreign Exchange (FX) rate for your convenience. |
| 4. No stamp duty to pay when trading on foreign markets. |
| 5. View your UK and international investments through a single account. |
UK & Foreign Market Opening Hours
| Stock Exchange | Local Times | UK Times |
| London (London Stock Exchange) | 08:00 - 16:30 | 08:00 - 16:30 |
| New York (NYSE, NASDAQ, AMEX) | 09:30 - 16:00 | 14:30 - 21:00 |
| Frankfurt (XETRA) | 09:00 - 17:30 | 08:00 - 16:30 |
| Milan (MTA) | 09:30 - 17:30 | 08:30 - 16:30 |
| Paris (Euronext) | 09:00 - 17:30 | 08:00 - 16:30 |
| Amsterdam (Euronext) | 09:00 - 17:30 | 08:00 - 16:30 |
| Brussels (Euronext) | 09:00 - 17:30 | 08:00 - 16:30 |
During the change between Greenwich Mean Time and British Summer Time our opening hours may not match those of foreign markets.
Opening Your Account
Halifax Share Dealing Account Can be opened with a £100 initial deposit. This can then be invested into any eligible investment of your choice.
Transfer from your existing UK stock broker- Find out more about how to transfer from your existing UK stock broker to a Halifax Share Dealing
Next Steps
Please remember the value of your investments and the income from them can go down as well as up. You may not get back the full amount you have invested. If you're in any doubt about the suitability of any of our products, or whether to buy or sell shares, you should consult an appropriate Financial Adviser.
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Calls from BT landlines to 0845 numbers will cost no more than 2p a minute plus a 7p connection fee. The price of calls through other phone companies and from mobile phones will be different. Call price correct as of 28th October 2008.



