Why invest in US stocks?
A true global gateway
With Tiger Fintech (NZ) Limited, buying US stocks from New Zealand is simple. We offer New Zealand investors access to some of the best listed-companies in the US, including newly listed-businesses with innovative products, delivering an extensive array of opportunities to invest in the latest trends.
Diversifies your portfolio
Apart from the diversity in the asset types and industries in the US market, a broader geographical exposure is also an aspect that is worth considering. There are companies worldwide listed on the US market allowing its investors to diversify geographically with ease, instead of being overly dependent on the performance of a single market.
The largest market that carries great potential
The US market is an accessible, transparent, and liquid financial market, representing 40.9% of the $108 trillion global equity market cap, or $44 trillion (JUL 2022). As the largest stock market in the world, its transaction volume and market capitalisation make this market a unique investment opportunity for investors worldwide.
Trade US Stock 24/5 from New Zealand
Wondering how to invest in US stocks from New Zealand? Open an account on Tiger Trade and trade 8,700+ US equities across time zones.
Comparison of US Stock Trading Platforms in New Zealand
| Amount to invest (US) |  Current Promotion* |
Standard fees |
Sharesies | Hatch | Stake | Superhero |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50 | $0.00 | $0.68 | $1.20 | $3.25 | $5.00 | $2.25 |
| $100 | $0.00 | $1.35 | $2.40 | $3.50 | $5.00 | $2.50 |
| $500 | $0.01 | $3.76 | $7.50 | $5.50 | $8.00 | $4.50 |
| $1000 | $0.02 | $5.52 | $10.00 | $8.00 | $13.00 | $7.00 |
| $5000 | $13.38 | $19.58 | $30.00 | $28.00 | $53.00 | $27.00 |
| $10,000 | $30.95 | $37.15 | $55.00 | $53.00 | $103.00 | $52.00 |
*Available for a limited time for new clients who made their 1st deposit since 07 July 2023, other T&Cs apply.
Last reviewed: 27 May 2025. Visit the respective companies' websites for the most up-to-date information.
View detailed fee breakdown (the scenarios above):
| Companies | Transaction fee | FX fee NZD.USD | Pass-through fees / Agency fee |
|---|---|---|---|
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Funds account for 1st time* |
Fee waived up to USD 2 per order for a maximum of 4 orders per month, standard fees apply thereafter. | Fee waived for exchanging up to NZD 2000 per month, standard fees apply thereafter. |
<1 share: nil; ≥1 share: USD 0.003035/share Settlement Fee and Consolidated Audit Trail Fee |
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Standard fees |
≥1 share and ≤200 shares: USD 2 flat fee >200 shares: USD 0.01 / Share or 1% × Trade Value (Min. USD 2), the lesser of the two < 1 share: 1% × Trade Value, Max USD 1 |
0.35% | |
| Sharesies | 1.9%×trade value, capped at USD 5 | 0.50% | nil |
| Hatch |
≤300 shares: USD 3 >300 shares: USD 0.01 / Share |
0.50% | nil |
| Stake |
Trades up to USD 30,000: USD 3; Trades over USD 30,000: 0.01%×trade value |
1% with a USD 2 minimum | nil |
| Superhero |
Trades up to USD 20,000: USD 2; Trades over USD 20,000: 0.01%xtrade value |
0.50% | nil |
| Features | |
Sharesies | Hatch | Stake |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market data and depth | Free real-time data with market depth of 40 levels | Delayed at least 20 minutes; paid real-time data available | Up to 15 minutes delayed | Live data |
| Trading |
Pre-market: 5.5 hours; Regular market: 6.5 hours; Post-market: 4 hours |
Regular market: 6.5 hours; Post-market: 4 hours (subscription users only) |
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Regular market: 6.5 hours; Post-market: 4 hours |
| Demo Trading |
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Not supported | Not supported | Not supported |
| App features |
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Price alert |
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Price targets and other features with Stake Black membership |
Features compared are true and valid at the time of review on 28 May 2025. This is for general reference only, TFNZ cannot ensure changes made by other companies are reflected in a timely manner. For the latest updates and information, please review the respective websites.
Invest in US stocks with streaming data
Keep track of the pre- and post-market movements
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Free real-time quotes for 24/5 US stock price tracking
Free in-depth market data with 40 levels of bids and asks
Trade US stocks smarter with advanced tool
Over 38 technical indicators & 6 charting tools
Finding it hard to make your investment decision? Technical indicators are here to help:
- Develop your trading strategies
- Identify potential trading signals
- Commonly used by active investors to analyse short-term and long-term price movements
Charting tools assist investors in identifying market trends:
- Working with technical indicators to improve your analysis accuracy
- Pairing with risk management tools to help you take advantage of market reversal
Evaluate your investments with in-depth companies analysis
Valuation | Fundamental | Technical | Financial
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Smart stock filters to discover more investment ideas
Leverage Tiger Trade platform’s advanced US stock trading functions to easily invest in US stocks from New Zealand. With split-second results from smart stock filters, investors can quickly find opportunities like lower PE companies, companies with revenue growth rates above 20%, or those with market values above $200 billion.
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US stock trading fee
flat fee to buy or sell up to 200 shares and USD 0.01 for every additional share after that per transaction.
| Trade Volume | Fees |
|---|---|
| ≥1 share and ≤200 shares | USD 2 flat fee |
| > 200 shares |
USD 0.01 / Share, or 1% × Trade Value (Min. USD 2) The lesser of the two |
| Type | Fees |
|---|---|
| Settlement Fee |
USD 0.003 / Share Max 7% × Trade Value |
| SEC Membership Fee (Charged for sell orders only) | USD 0.00 |
| FINRA Trading Activity Fee (Charged for sell orders only) |
USD 0.000166 / Share Min. USD 0.01 / Trade Max USD 8.30 / Trade |
| Consolidated Audit Trail Fee |
Exchange-traded:USD 0.000035 / Share OTC:USD 0.000046 / Share |
Notes:
(1) Trading low-priced shares (e.g. share price less than USD 1) may carry high risk, including the risk of total loss and that of delisting. Investors should be cautious about buying or selling these shares.
(2) Settlement Fee is a pass-through fee charged by the US clearing agency and DTCC (US Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation) member TradeUP Securities Inc.
(3) SEC Membership Fee is a pass-through fee charged by SEC (US Securities and Exchange Commission) and is charged for sell orders only.
(4) FINRA Trading Activity Fee is a pass-through fee charged by FINRA (US Financial Industry Regulatory Authority).
(5) If there is any change in the fees charged by third parties such as exchanges and regulators, TFNZ will adjust the fees they charge on their behalf accordingly.
(6) For fractional share trading with trade volume less than 1 share, transaction fee is charged at 1% of Trade Value, capped at $1. There is no pass-through fees to apply. For fractional share trading with trade volume more than 1 share, normal US trading fees hereabove apply.
| Type | Fees |
|---|---|
| ADR Fee | USD 0.01 - 0.05 / Share |
| Real-time Quotes Fee | Free, subject to terms and conditions of related campaigns |
| Proxy Service Fee for Participating in the General Shareholders' Meetings | USD 10 / Successful Application |
Notes:
(1) ADR (American Depositary Receipt) Fee is charged by DTCC for stocks of non-US companies listed in the US Clients who held such stock positions in a past cycle will be charged ADR fees as required, regardless of whether they have a current position or not. Please refer to Tiger Trade's push notifications for information on the cycle period. Clients who have not held any non-US company's shares will not be charged ADR fees.
(2) Interested clients may choose from two ways of general shareholders' meeting participation application: (i) Client or proxy participates; (ii) Client votes. Proxy Service Fee for Participating in the General Shareholders' Meetings will be refunded to the client in the event that the application is unsuccessful.
Worldwide access from one account
US, Australia, Hong Kong, China, Singapore, New Zealand
US STOCKS
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No transaction fee for low trade volume*
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Free real-time market data with depth
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No NZD ⇆ USD FX fee for up to NZD 2000/month*
New Zealand STOCKS
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Free Level 2 real-time market data
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A good range of NZD-denominated ETFs available
US OPTIONS
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Low brokerage fees
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Built-in Analytics (eg. Implied Volatility and the Greeks)
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Free demo account for practice
ETFs
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Easy investing across countries and currencies
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Diversify your portfolio across hundreds of assets, sectors and markets
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Choose ETFs that focus on specific concepts (e.g. ESG and Bitcoin)
ASX STOCKS
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No transaction fee for low trade volume*
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Free click to refresh real-time market data
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No NZD ⇆ AUD FX fee for up to NZD 2000/month*
HKEX STOCKS
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Competitive transaction fee
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Invest in Chinese Internet enterprises and tech companies
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Free market data
FUTURES
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Competitive brokerage fees
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24 hour access
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Over 100 global products to trade