A beginner's guide to investing
10 May 2024
Whether it's financial independence or a brand-new ride, investing your money can help bring you one step closer to realising your dreams. Here's how.
CommSec vs CommSec Pocket: What’s the difference?
16 April 2024
Unsure about whether to invest with CommSec, CommSec Pocket, or both? Use this side-by-side comparison.
ETFs explained
3 Oct 2023
Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) are pooled investments that can be traded just like shares, giving investors access to a range of assets.
How to manage your risk when investing
16 April 2024
Most things in life come with an element of risk, and so does investing. Luckily, the power to understand and manage that risk starts with you.
Diving into dividends
26 May 2023
Dividends are important returns made to sharemarket investors. This report examines some of the concepts involved.
A guide to investing in international markets
8 May 2024
When it comes to investing, the world is your oyster. Here’s what to consider before broadening your investment horizons.
Dividends: Reinvest or take the cash?
23 May 2024
When a company makes a profit, it has several options on how to use that money. Here's what you need to know about dividends.
How share buybacks can boost shareholder wealth
10 May 2024
Did you know some companies can buy back shares from their shareholders? Find out more about how share buybacks work.
CommSec Bites
Introducing CommSec Bites, where we break down big ideas into snackable pieces.
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Cut through the noise with these must reads - tailored for you.
Your easy guide to Australian capital gains tax
16 July 2024
Important points you may need to know to for your tax return
Explainer: dividend income and franking credits
16 July 2024
Never heard of franked dividends? Not sure how they work? This explainer will help you understand how franking credits affect the amount of tax you pay.
Choosing investments 101
17 Apr 2024
With more than 2000 shares listed on the ASX, it’s easy to fall into that ol’ analysis paralysis trap. Don’t worry, we’ve got you.
Australia’s 10 largest stocks
9 May 2024
What are the 10 largest stocks by market cap on the Australian sharemarket? Check it out here.
Top 5 places to get your stock market news
9 May 2024
What happened during the dotcom era and is the same thing happening today? We take a closer look.
Finding your own way to invest
9 Aug 2023
Investing your hard-earned cash is as personal a decision as they come. Here’s how to find a way that works for you.
Learn from the five most common investor mistakes
17 Apr 2024
We have identified the top five most common mistakes to stay clear of in your investment journey.
Six ways to research a stock before you buy
22 Mar 2023
You wouldn’t plan a holiday without researching your destination. The same rule applies to investing. Here are six straightforward ways to research a stock before you buy.
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See what CommSec customers are loving, plus the latest trends from across the markets.
You had me at cryp-to…
8 May 2024
Before you invest into cryptocurrency, take a moment to understand the basics and get across the potential risks and rewards.
Lessons from the dotcom
13 May 2024
What happened during the dotcom era and is the same thing happening today? We take a closer look.
What are the long-term investment trends?
9 May 2024
Long-term investing trends, and the biggest impacting sharemarkets today.
Where Hayley chooses to invest
For Sydney Chocolatier Hayley, investing is a constant learning experience. Still, she’s in it for the long haul – and she’s confident time is on her side.
Where Ellis invests
Electrical engineer Ellis likes to look beneath the surface both at work and when he invests – a strategy he’s found successful to date. Learn why.
Where Emer invests
20-year-old Sydney student Emer credits the early start on her investment journey to her high school economics teacher. Here’s what she’s up to.
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