Free live data and quotes
Free access to live company data and quotes on Australian shares, regardless of how often you trade.
Invest in Aussie shares
Support the companies you know and love – invest in over 2,000+ Australian companies listed on the ASX.
Free live data and quotes
Market-leading research
Free access to the latest market news, expert insights and research from Morningstar and Goldman Sachs.
Fast, digital share transfers
Transfer your Australian shares from another broker or the share registry with our fast, digital transfer process.
Cashback with CommBank Yello
If you’re a CommBank Yello Homeowner customer, you could receive a $5 monthly loyalty cashback for investing in Australian shares with CommSec.
$0 brokerage on your first 10 trades*
Then trade with $5 brokerage on Aussie trades up to and including $1,000.
*Terms and conditions apply.
One account, many ways to invest
Discover all the ways you can invest with a CommSec Australian Share Trading Account.
Access the Aussie share market >
Invest in the Australian companies you know and love listed on the ASX.
Invest in ETFs >
Invest in a bundle of shares in a company or sector that you care about.
Invest for your kids >
Invest on behalf of your kids or grandkids and kick-start their financial future.
Leverage market movements >
Invest in warrants to diversify your portfolio and leverage rising and falling markets.
Enjoy a regular income stream >
Invest in debt investments such as Fixed Income Securities, government and corporate bonds.
Access our best brokerage rates >
By signing up to CommSec, you’ll also open a CDIA, providing you with our best brokerage rates and real-time fund transfers.
Last week’s most-traded Aussie stocks
See the Australian shares that CommSec customers were buying and selling last week.
We all start from somewhere
We all start from somewhere. Learn everything you need to know about investing, all in one place.
Super-size your little one’s financial future
Investing for your kids is a great way to set them up for success. And it’s easier than you might think.
Invest anytime, anywhere
Everything you need, all in the palm of your hand - monitor the markets, keep an eye on your portfolio and invest in Aussie and international stocks.
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Signing up is easy
Here’s what you need to get started.
✔ Your personal details
You’ll need your full name, residential and postal address to verify your identity.
✔ Your contact details
You’ll need your mobile number and email address to receive notifications and application updates.
✔ Your tax residency details
You’ll need to supply your tax residency to complete your account application.
Start investing in minutes. Joining CommSec is free – sign up for instant access to our full range of trading tools, news and stock data.
Our rates and fees
Opening a CommSec account is free and there are no ongoing account-keeping fees.
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Trade amount |
Cost* |
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Up to $1,000 (inclusive) |
$5 |
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Over $1,000 up to $3,000 (inclusive) |
$10 |
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Over $3,000 up to $10,000 (inclusive) |
$19.95 |
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Over $10,000 up to $25,000 (inclusive) |
$29.95 |
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Over $25,000 |
0.12% |
Your questions, answered
Find the answers to your questions about investing with CommSec.
Like anything, investing comes with some risks that, when managed, can be mitigated. These risks, such as the decrease in an asset’s value, market fluctuations and liquidity risk (the inability to sell an asset quickly) are all manageable by using investment strategies like diversification.
Learn more about the risks of investing.
To pay for shares you’re buying, CommSec will debit the amount from your linked settlement account (your CDIA) two business days after your trade has been completed.
Learn more about how to pay for your shares.
Transfer your shares into CommSec from the share registry or another broker with our simple, digital share transfer process. Log into CommSec, then head to Settings, then Transfer Shares to start the process.
You can trade Australian shares online or using the CommSec app. Simply log into CommSec and head to Trade (if investing through our website) or Trading (if investing through the CommSec app.
Learn more about placing a trade with CommSec.
Help when it matters
Find the support you need, when you need it.
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Send us your question Fill in our online form and hear from one of our experts within two business days |
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Call us 13 15 19 for calls within Australia Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm (Sydney time) |
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*Cost is based on trades placed online via the CommSec website, mobile app or other CommSec platforms. Cost is based on trades that settle in a CDIA. Trades linked to a settlement account from another financial institution and trades placed over the phone incur additional fees. See our rates and fees for more information.
1. The Commonwealth Direct Investment Account is issued by Commonwealth Bank of Australia and administered by Commonwealth Securities Limited. The target market for the CDIA can be found within the product’s Target Market Determination, available at commbank.com.au/tmd.
CommSec does not provide taxation advice. We recommend you obtain professional taxation advice to evaluate whether an investment in Australian Securities is appropriate to your particular financial circumstances.
CommSec accepts no responsibility for any connectivity delays, errors or disruptions caused by your phone service provider that may affect the performance of the CommSec mobile applications. CommSec accepts no responsibility for any fees that your phone service provider charges, such as fees for SMS, data services, or any other fees that your phone service provider may charge.
Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067 254 399 AFSL 238814 (CommSec) is a wholly owned but non-guaranteed subsidiary of the Commonwealth Bank of Australia ABN 48 123 123 124 AFSL 234945. CommSec is a Market Participant of ASX Limited and Cboe Australia Pty Limited, a Clearing Participant of ASX Clear Pty Limited and a Settlement Participant of ASX Settlement Pty Limited.
The information has been prepared without taking into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. For this reason, any individual should, before acting on this information, consider the appropriateness of the information, having regards to their objectives, financial situation or needs, and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.
You can view the Share Trading Terms and Conditions, Best Execution Statement and Financial Services Guide (FSG), and should consider them before making any decision about these products and services.