Manage your SMSF with CommSec
Take control of your financial future – manage your Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF) with us.
The low-down on SMSFs
Here’s how it works:
- First you’ll need to establish and register your SMSF with the Australian Tax Office (ATO).
- Once your SMSF is established and registered, you can open a CommSec Share Trading Account.
- You can then link your CommSec Share Trading Account to an SMSF cash account – Commonwealth Direct Investment Account (CDIA)2 – for seamless trade settlements and to benefit from lower brokerage costs.
One SMSF, many ways to invest
Discover the different investments you can make with a CommSec SMSF CDIA and trading account.
Invest in Aussie shares >
Invest in 2000+ Australian companies listed on the ASX.
Invest in global markets >
Trade shares in the U.S market + 12 more global markets.
Invest in Exchange Traded Funds >
Invest in themed investment options that interests you.
Leverage market movements >
Invest in warrants to diversify your portfolio and benefit from leverage.
Invest with flexibility >
Protect the value of your portfolio or generate another stream of income using Exchange Traded Options (ETOs).3
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Here’s what you’ll need to get started.
✔ Your SMSF's details
You’ll need your SMSF and trustee details as reflected in the SMSF Trust Deed, including a valid ABN for the SMSF.
✔ 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.
Existing CommSec customers with all these details, login below with your Client ID and password, and follow the prompts to apply.
Not yet a CommSec customer? You'll first need to apply for a CommSec Australian Share Trading Account.
Your questions, answered
Find the answers to your questions about SMSFs with CommSec.
CommSec does not currently offer an SMSF establishment service. To learn more about SMSFs, please visit the ATO’s "Setting up an SMSF" page.
Data feeds are available for eligible product types and accounts. Learn more about eligibility and how to set up a data feed to your accounting software.
Data feeds are available on CommSec Share Trading Accounts that are CHESS-sponsored. To enable data feeds, you’ll need to complete an authority form, available from your SMSF accounting software provider. Please contact your provider to see if this feature is supported.
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1 To be eligible, you must trade online, be CHESS Participant Sponsored with CommSec and settle your trades through a SMSF cash account – Commonwealth Direct Investment Account (CDIA).
2 The SMSF cash account – Commonwealth Direct Investment Account (CDIA) – is a bank account designed for use in conjunction with a Self Managed Super Fund. It is not a superannuation product in its own right. Please view our Financial Services Guide (PDF). Full terms and conditions for CDIA are available here or from any branch of the Commonwealth Bank. Other fees may apply. The CDIA 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.
3 The target market for this product can be found within the product's Target Market Determination.
While potential SMSF investments have been illustrated within this content they do not represent a comprehensive suite of possible investment products and services within the guidelines pursuant to the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993 with ATO oversight.
Registered office: Commonwealth Bank Place South, Level 1, 11 Harbour Street, Sydney, NSW 2000. CBA and its subsidiaries do not guarantee the obligations or performance of CommSec or the products and services it offers.
You can view the Share Trading Terms and Conditions, CommBank Transaction, Savings and Investment Account Terms and Conditions, Product Disclosure Statement, CommSec Best Execution Statement and Financial Services Guide, and should consider them before making any decision about these products and services.
Investing carries risk. Past performance is not a reliable indication of future performance. Investing in overseas markets exposes you to risks including those related to movements in foreign currency exchange rates and market prices.