Is it possible for non-US residents to trade Wall Street stocks?

Peace for all! I'm a 20 year old Egyptian student of Pharmacy, but I've take a sudden and massive interest in the world of business and investment. I've been learning about stocks for 4 months now, and I made a +120% virtually (gaining a rank of 10th over 1500 players). I'm very confident with my ability now that I want to start trading real stocks once I turn 21. I would trade in the Egyptian stock market, but I feel a lot more at ease with NYSE. Will it be possible to trade online with only a credit card? Thanks!

Yes, at least for Canadians anyway. I'm Canadian and I currently own several US stocks.

It might be a bit harder if you aren't from North America. I've wanted to buy some stocks on European/Asian stock exchanges but I havent found a way to do it yet.

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