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Platforms for investing in US and other foreign markets from Nigeria



The benefit of investing in foreign markets can never before be over emphasized that is why many investors continually seek out secured and less stressful platforms for tapping into the benefit of investing in the global market. Before now, investing in foreign market could be a very stressful and expensive venture however these Nigerian platforms have revolutionized the process and made it easy and cheap so much that almost anyone could invest in different foreign markets including the US and China.


Formally known as CashEstate is a technology-driven finance company that aims at connecting everyday Africans with the best dollar-denominated investment opportunities around the world. Risevest boast of managing over N920 million worth of asset for over 28,000 investors. Risevest operates a mobile app with the following specification;

  • Platforms: Android and iOS

  • Minimum capital required: $10

  • Payment options: Naira card, dollar card, and bank transfer.

  • Investment offerings: US real estate, US stocks and Eurobonds.

  • Minimum investment: $10

  • Fees: N35 Transfer fee, 5% withdrawal penalty fee (for unmatured investment)

    • Management fee: No fees on investment with returns below 10%, 1.5% on investment with returns between 10% and 15% and 2% on investment with returns above 15%

The Bamboo investment platform is specifically for buying and selling top stocks, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and American depository receipts (ADRs) in the United States. Bamboo gives unrestricted access to over 3,000 stocks listed on the Nigerian stock exchange and U.S. stock exchanges, right from your mobile phone or computer.

  • Platforms: Web, Android and iOS

  • Minimum capital required: $20

  • Payment options: Naira card, dollar card, USD wire transfer, barter transfer and bank transfer. There is a minimum of $20 per deposit for all options.

  • Investment offerings: US stocks and ETFs.

  • Minimum investment: $20

  • Fees: Transfer fee: Depends of the medium of deposit. Click here for details, 1.5% trade fee, withdrawal fee of ₦45 to Naira bank accounts and $45 to USD bank accounts.

Chaka was built to remove global investment barriers between Africa and the rest of the world making it easier to access opportunities at home and abroad. The platform provides investment options for over 4000 shares globally and access to over 40 countries worldwide.

  • Platforms: Android and iOS

  • Minimum capital required: $10

  • Payment options: Naira card, dollar card, and bank transfer.

  • Investment offerings: Global stocks.

  • Minimum investment: $20

  • Fees: 0.5% with a minimum of ₦100 for local broker fees or 1% with a minimum of $2 for global stocks

Technology platform that provides daily information about assets they hold and provide risk analysis of these assets. Trove operates a mobile app with the following specification;

  • Platforms: Android and iOS

  • Minimum capital required: $10 for foreign investment and N1000 for local investment

  • Payment options: Naira card, dollar card, and bank transfer.

  • Investment offerings: Global stocks.

  • Minimum investment: $10

  • Fees: Payment Gateway (Debit/Credit Cards) – 1.5% + ₦100 for transactions over ₦2,500, Brokerage – 1.35%, Platform Fees – 0.5%, 1% of Transaction Amount (Minimum of $2.00) for foreign investment and Withdrawals (Naira & Dollar Wallets) – Free

Disclaimer: The information published here is correct, to the best of our knowledge, as at the time of publishing. This information change over time.

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