: Stocks like Toyota (TM) or Alibaba (BABA) are widely available as ADRs. 2. Use an International Brokerage Account
The most common way for U.S. investors to buy individual foreign shares is through , which represent equity in a foreign company but trade on U.S. exchanges in U.S. dollars.
: Foreign dividends are often subject to withholding taxes in the home country. You may need to file for a foreign tax credit on your U.S. tax return.