any US brokers that let you hold CAD?

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hyperbling
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any US brokers that let you hold CAD?

Post by hyperbling »

hello, i'm trying to look at all the broker websites but can't seem to have any luck. are there any brokers that let you hold your securities in both USD and CAD (similar to how questrade allow canadians to do the same)?

thanks!
ExpatAmerican
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Post by ExpatAmerican »

Yes. Darrell Thompson at Macquarie Private Wealth Corp in Toronto is licensed in 33 states and can trade US/Canadian (or other foreign securities for that matter), in currency, on their native exchanges, without forced US dollar settlement for US residents. He can be reached at darrell.thompson@macquarie.com or toll free at 866-775-7704.
bandana
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Post by bandana »

Interactive Brokers allows you to hold cash/securities in USD, CAD and a bunch of other currencies.
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