how can someone living in West Africa find a stocbroking firm in the US.?

Question

BUYING AMERICAN STOCKS FROM AFRICA

Answer 1

In general terms it doesn't matter where you live. You can open an account with an online stockbroking firm as long as you can provide evidence to allow them to check your identity and address (they need to ask for this evidence in order to satisfy the US anti money-laundering regulations). I live in the UK and have an account with TD Ameritrade, they have always been very impressive.

There are a few countries around the world where they might ask for more information or refuse to open an account. This is because the US Regulator takes the view that local money laundering and anti corruption laws are not strict enough. From memory the only African countries on the list are Nigeria and Zimbabwe.

Answer 2

TD Ameritrade.