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As with the UK, different countries have different market indices to provide an at-a-glance guide to how the market, or particular sectors of it, are doing.

In this part of the site you’ll find information about these different indices, each with its own chart so you can see its performance over time.

International indices >

To look at UK indices and sectors, or to search for individual UK company shares, go to UK Shares >

• When you are investing in a company whose shares are primarily listed in a currency other than sterling, you will have some exposure to currency fluctuations: this can be both in relation to the share price and to any dividend income.
• We only trade in sterling and in stocks that are settled via CREST. We use a London-based Market Maker to buy and sell international stocks.  You will be quoted a price in sterling, which will represent the ‘home’ price converted at the prevailing exchange rate. A margin will be applied to the exchange rate and Selftrade may receive a share of this. See the price list for further details.
• We are unable to trade in overseas stocks when either we or the 'home' market are closed for public holidays. Trading hours for overseas market vary: you can check trading times on the 'What's traded when' page, or by calling us.
• In general, we are unable to accept Llimit or Stop orders on international shares when placed online but our Dealers may be able to arrange a Limit order for telephone orders. Telephone rates will apply in this instance.
• Before investing in US stocks for the first time with us you will need to complete and return to us a W8-BEN form. This enables UK investors to claim exemption from paying US tax on dividends and interest from shares traded in the US, as such income will already fall under UK income tax rules.
• Find out more and download a W8-BEN form here
• Investors in overseas stocks may be subject to local taxation requirements (e.g. holders of Spanish listed shares, e.g. Banco Santander, Grupo Ferrovial, will be required to fill in a tax return in respect of gains made): you should check details with your tax or financial adviser.
• Where a company is de-listed, or ceases to be settled in sterling via CREST, the only option available to us is to issue you with a share certificate. For overseas stocks, and in particular those on the US market, there may be a significant delay prior to registration into your name and delivery of the share certificate. This is due to transfer regulations which often require additional verification and guarantees prior to issuing the certificate.