First of all, there are two type of broker: discount broker and full-service brokerage firm.
Discount broker, becoming more and more popular in recent years, has very low commision rate, rang from $0-35. the minimum account from $500 -2000, depending on firm.
Full service brokerage firm charge higher fee ranging from $60-100, providing you with lots of support and market up-date, stock recommendation, etc. big firms also offer on-line discount broker service as well.
to answer your question regarding to capital requirement, it really depends on your own situation, and check the web. just list some for your reference: Scotia-McLeod( Scotia Bank), TD waterhouse(TD bank),
E-trade,----.
you can buy US stocks through all of them.
hope it can help
bondexpert
Discount broker, becoming more and more popular in recent years, has very low commision rate, rang from $0-35. the minimum account from $500 -2000, depending on firm.
Full service brokerage firm charge higher fee ranging from $60-100, providing you with lots of support and market up-date, stock recommendation, etc. big firms also offer on-line discount broker service as well.
to answer your question regarding to capital requirement, it really depends on your own situation, and check the web. just list some for your reference: Scotia-McLeod( Scotia Bank), TD waterhouse(TD bank),
E-trade,----.
you can buy US stocks through all of them.
hope it can help
bondexpert