How does US investing work on pearler?
To invest in ETFs and shares listed on the US market 🇱🇷, you would place an order as per normal and our FX partner (Currency Cloud) automatically will take care of the currency exchange for you. The conversion to USD takes place instantly as per the instant funding agreement we have with our US broker (Drivewealth).
Please note that US order brokerage fees will always be deducted in AUD from your Primary AU Cash account.
US shares can be included in your Automate target portfolio.
The US market (NYSE/NASDAQ) opens at 1:30 am - 8 am AEST during winter (first Sunday in November to the second Sunday in March) or at 11.30 pm - 6 am AEST during summer (first Sunday in April to the first Sunday in October).
For more details, please check out our US Investing FAQs or reach out to us via our live chat function :)
Hayden Smith
14 January 2021