How to Buy Stock

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Introduction

Individuals of foreign nationalities can invest in Samsung Electronics shares either directly or indirectly. Samsung Electronics shares consist of original shares listed on the Korea Stock Exchange (KRX) and global depository receipts (GDRs) listed on London Stock Exchange (LSE) and Luxembourg Stock Exchange (LuxSE).

GDRs on the LSE and LuxSE

Individuals residing in foreign countries other than the US may trade Samsung Electronics GDRs listed on the LSE and LuxSE.

European Union residents

Investors in the EU can trade Samsung Electronics GDRs the same way they trade stocks listed on their local stock exchanges.

Residents of other regions

Non-EU residents, excluding US residents, have no special limitations for trading Samsung Electronics GDRs listed on European stock exchanges.

Investors simply open an account at a securities firm eligible to trade GDRs on the LSE or LuxSE—eg, in Singapore through Phillip Securities or Kim Eng Securities or in Hong Kong through HSBC.

US residents

Individuals are prohibited from trading GDRs in accordance with Rule 144A of the US Securities Exchange Act.

Shares on the KRX

Method I

Foreign investors can buy Samsung Electronics shares directly on the KRX.

Method II

Foreign investors can buy Samsung Electronics shares through a local securities firm or bank.

Some securities firms have a minimum balance requirement

Local financial institutions eligible for trading Korean stocks

Example processes for individual investors trading Korean securities