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International Shares

Through our online equity trading service, you can buy and sell international shares registered on a total of 15 stock exchanges in 13 countries.

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  • Access to stock exchanges across the world

  • Access to real-time prices in the US and on the Nasdaq Nordic

  • Phone support 08:00–22:00 (every working day)

International trading can be ordered when logged into our Equity trading service

Prices for international online trading

Trades in the US: 0.10% min. $10

Applies to the Basis brokerage group. Prices vary for the different stock exchanges where we offer online trading.

See the price list for different countries

Four things you need to know about international trading

  1. To trade shares or other securities abroad, you need to order international trading for a trading account. See how to order this below.
  2. To trade outside of the EU and EEA you must have a regular equity trading account. You can only hold tradable shares on an approved stock exchange.
  3. Shares on international stock exchanges are nominated in different currencies to Norwegian kroner (NOK). As a rule, we will exchange your currency exposure when the trade is completed. All transfers against your account will be made in Norwegian kroner.
  4. We have one of Norway’s largest currency exchanges, and therefore offer very attractive exchange rates when you trade international shares through us.

You’ll find a summary of the stock exchanges you can trade on under FAQs further down the page.

How to order international equity trading

Log in to DNB’s online bank

  • Select ‘Equity trading service’ in the main menu

  • Select the ‘My overview’ tab at the top

  • Then click on ‘My profile’

  • Go to the ‘International trading’ tab

Select account for international trading

  • on the "International Trading" page and you will see your trading accounts.

  • Select the account you want to use for trading internationally

    NB: You cannot trade shares outside of the EU with a share savings account. To do this you need a normal equity trading account

  • Click on "Make international trade" in the desired account

Fill in the application

  • Follow the steps in the application form as they come up.

  • Confirm that you have understood the contents and submit.

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Questions about international equity trading

How can I trade international shares online?

How can I trade international shares online?

To trade on international markets, you need to have signed an agreement on using the online equity trading service through DNB Markets, and also signed an agreement on setting up a Foreign Securities Account.

You can easily enter an agreement for a Foreign Securities Account electronically in our equity trading service (while logged in) under the ‘My profile’ tab.

Read more about international trading

Which foreign stock exchanges can I trade on?

The following stock exchanges are currently available for trading via our online equity trading solution:

  • Stockholm Stock Exchange, Sweden
  • Copenhagen Stock Exchange, Denmark
  • Helsinki Stock Exchange, Finland
  • NYSE, AMEX and NASDAQ, USA
  • London Stock Exchange, UK
  • Frankfurt Stock Exchange, Germany
  • Euronext Brussels, Belgium
  • Euronext Paris, France
  • Euronext Amsterdam, Netherlands
  • Swiss Exchanges, Switzerland
  • Madrid Stock Exchange, Spain
  • Toronto Stock Exchange, Canada (1)

(1) Trading on the TSX Venture Exchange is not possible.

When do the foreign stock exchanges close?

Closing times Norwegian time are 17:30 in most countries in Europe. Denmark closes at 17:00.

Closing time in the USA and Canada (Norwegian time) is at 22:00.

NB! Changes may occur, please check the individual stock exchanges' websites for updated opening hours.

Which type of order can I place on foreign exchanges?

It is only possible to enter Limit orders that are valid until the end of the trading day. If you enter an order after the relevant stock exchange is closed, the order will be valid for the duration of the following trading day.

How does DNB store my international shares?

We store international shares in a client account in a central securities depository where DNB is a member, or in a client account through an agent bank in markets where DNB is not itself a member of the central securities depository.

Your shares are stored separately from DNB’s or any agent bank’s own funds. The shares will not be included in a potential estate in bankruptcy. All shares are stored and moved in electronic form according to the rules of the local market.

You will find information for holders of shares in the US here

Will I appear in the shareholder register when I own international shares?

No, since the shares are stored in a client account, it is DNB’s client account or DNB’s agent bank’s client account that appears in the shareholder register, depending on the registration format in the local market. The holdings are then marked as client funds in the shareholder register. For example, the term ‘street name’ is used in the US to describe shares that are stored as client funds through an agent bank.

Is it possible to trade in Russian shares and stock instruments?

DNB Carnegie halted all trading with Russia following the invasion of Ukraine in 2022. This includes trading in shares of Russian companies and instruments with underlying exposure to Russian companies listed on exchanges in Europe and the USA. This occurred as a result of the extensive sanctions imposed on Russia.

How can I use my voting right at Annual General Meetings (AGM) in the US?

If you are a DNB customer and own shares traded and stored in the US, you can take part in most general meetings there. Read more about how to do this here.

Can I trade international shares with my share savings account?

Yes, but as a rule you can only trade international shares on marketplaces within the EEA*with a share savings account.

To trade shares in, for example, the US or Canada, you must use an ordinary equity trading account. If you do not have this account type, it can be ordered under ‘My Page’ in the online equity trading solution (while logged in).

Remember that you must also enter an International Shares agreement once the account is open.

*The company must also have its head office within the EEA.

How can I find international share prices?

We offer real-time prices for the Nordic countries (OMX) and for the American stock market (USA). Real-time prices can be ordered under ‘My Page’ when logged in to the online equity trading solution.

For the other stock exchanges, you can check 15-minute delayed prices or closing prices from the previous stock exchange day in our online equity trading solution. If you know the name of the stock exchange or index, you can easily google the prices (see names in previous answer).

How is settlement done on foreign stock exchanges?

As our customer, settlement works in the same way as for trading Norwegian shares. The same trading account is used to debit or credit the trading amount and the brokerage fee.

The settlement period is two working days after the trade date (T+2). Remember that the settlement period takes into account holidays in the country where the trade is executed.

Can I sell international shares that I have via DNB?

To sell international shares that you have bought through other channels, e.g. over the sales desk, you need to have the shares transferred to an online foreign depository. You can do this by contacting the Global Custody department with the following information:

  • Security number (ISIN)
  • Number of shares
  • Counterparty details (SSI of receiving/sending bank)
  • Contact information of the counterparty
  • Acquisition value of securities in to DNB

If you want to transfer a holding of foreign securities, a transfer authorisation must be filled out and sent to us and to the current account manager. It will only be possible to move shares to a Foreign Securities Account with us if the shares are traded on one of the stock exchanges on which we offer electronic trading.

You will find the costs for this in the price list.

Does DNB or DNB’s agent banks lend my shares?

No, neither DNB nor DNB’s agent banks lends shares belonging to DNB’s customers without explicit instructions from the customer.

What is ‘Stamp Duty’?

This is a tax to the English government. Stamp Duty does not appear as part of the order when you enter a buy order but will be deducted from the bank account on the settlement date.

When you buy shares on the London Stock Exchange, you will be charged 0.50 per cent of the trade amount in addition to the brokerage fees. If the share is registered in Ireland, however, Stamp Duty will be 1 per cent. Please note that Stamp Duty is only paid in connection with buying and not with selling.

How does foreign exchange work when trading?

For buy orders up to NOK 5 million, we will normally convert the currency automatically, immediately after the order is executed, so the correct amount is deducted in Norwegian kroner. For orders greater than NOK 5 million, however, the exchange will be made no later than the following trading day. For sales, we exchange to Norwegian kroner and credit the trading account for the sales amount either immediately, or no later than the next trading day, depending on the size of the amount.

For share purchases, an estimated exchanged amount will be reserved out of the bank account, while for sales, the amount will not be reserved into the bank account until the exchange has taken place.

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Using our equity trading service, you can buy shares in a number of countries, including the US

Trading of foreign listed funds (ETFs)

ETFs (Exchange Traded Funds) are funds traded on the stock exchange. These are suitable for anyone wishing to invest internationally but who is not familiar with different shares on foreign markets. An ETF has many of the advantages of an index fund, while avoiding the management fees. You only pay the brokerage fee, in the same way as when you buy individual shares. ETFs are traded as ordinary shares and you can buy and sell them when logged in to the equity trading service.

To trade international ETFs, you must be registered for trading on international stock exchanges.

Read more about ETFs hereSearch available ETFs

Contact information for different markets

Oslo

Phone (central switchboard):+47 915 04800

Address:

Dronning Eufemias gate 30

Bjørvika, Oslo

Norway

Website:DNB Carnegie main page

Copenhagen

Phone: +45 32 88 02 00

Address:

DNB Copenhagen

Arne Jacobsens Allè 15, 2300 Kbh S.

Denmark

Website:

DNB Carnegie

New York

Phone: (Central switchboard): + 1 212 681 3800

Address:

DNB Carnegie, Inc.

30 Hudson Yards, 81st floor.

New York, N.Y. 10001

USA

Website: DNB Carnegie, Inc. NY

Stockholm

Phone: (Central switchboard): +46 8 473 4100

Address:

Regeringsgatan 59

111 56 Stockholm

Sweden

Website: DNB Carnegie Sweden

London

Phone:

(Central switchboard): + 44 (0) 20 7621 1111

Address:

8th Floor,

The Walbrook Building

25 Walbrook

London EC4N 8AF

Website:DNB Carnegie London

Singapore

Telephone: (Central switchboard): +65 62206144

Address:

DNB Bank ASA

Singapore Branch

8 Shenton Way, #48-02

Singapore 06881

Website: DNB Carnegie Singapore

Our prices and terms and conditions

Securities trading is subject to strict rules. We’ve gathered all our terms and conditions onto one page. Here you will find our obligations as an investment firm. In addition, you’ll find information on what you, as a customer, are obliged to familiarise yourself with, and what our services cost.

Prices, terms and conditions

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