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Which international stocks are the best bet for a US investor right now? asked by StaffQuestion

The question above has me thinking. There were some good answers. I know the use of ETF's are very convenient for this kind of thing but how would I even go about buying shares in individual companies in countries such as Pakistan, Vietnam, Slovenia, Croatia etc.

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MNSL answered a question in Foreign Markets.
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MNSL answered one year ago …

I think you can get information from to stock brokers in above countries. There are stock brokers with foreign partners. Now we can register through online as well. You can also get information through stock exchange websites.

Pl read following links to get idea about Pakistan and Vietnam

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karachi_Stock_Exchange
http://www.kse.com.pk/
I heard that FOREIGN INVESTORS can also buy the two largest stocks in Pakistan, Pakistan Telecom and Hub Power, via global depositary receipts traded on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange.
| http://chinese-school.netfirms.com/abacus-stocks-Vietnam.html
How to Buy Vietnam Stocks
For private investors, it is necessary to fly to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) to open a securities account and a bank account. Foreigners are able to transfer funds out of Vietnam after fulfill tax obligations. There is no time constrain.
You may wish to contact Vietnamese stock brokerage firms on this list for more information.
I think you should do thorough research before investing in these countries. It is better if you apply Peter Lynch Method.

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