7 things I need to know to trade the US stock market from Singapore. Why trade US stocks? US stocks can offer higher growth potential than Singapore-listed ones. What are the 3 indices available? S&P 500 Index, Dow Jones Industrial Average, and NASDAQ Composite Index. What time does the US market open and close? 9.30 am Eastern Time (ET) to 4 pm ET from Monday to Friday. In Singapore time, it’s 9.30 pm or 10.30 pm to 4 am or 5 am (depending on daylight savings). What is the minimum number of shares I can buy from the US stock market? 1 share. In Singapore, it's a minimum of 100 shares. Which is the best US stock market broker on top of low commissions? Check the review list... https://seedly.sg/reviews/online-brokerages Must I pay tax for dividends and earnings? Yes, there are taxes involved when investing in US shares as a Singaporean. Investors need to take note of withholding tax for dividends, currency conversion fees, and US estat...