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The world is your oyster - invest in the Australian, U.S, and 12 other global share markets with CommSec.
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Sign up with an Australian Share Trading Account to start exploring the platform. Then, discover how you can gain more access to the world’s leading share markets with an International Shares Account, and so much more!
Get $0 brokerage on your first 10 trades
Then, trade with $5 brokerage on Aussie trades up to and including $1,000.
T&Cs apply.*
Already a CommSec customer?
If you have a CommSec Australian Share Trading Account, explore all the ways you can invest.
Invest in Aussie shares
Have more choice over how you manage your investments. Open a Joint, Trust or Company account to invest in Aussie shares.
Open an Australian Share Trading Account >
Invest in global markets
Buy your piece of the world’s leading companies. Invest in the U.S and 12 other global markets.
Open an International Shares Account >
Invest in ETFs
Invest in a bundle of stocks in an industry that interests you with Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs).
Open an Australian Share Trading Account >
Invest for my kids
Give your kids a head-start - invest in the share market on their behalf.
Open a Minor Trust Account >
Borrow to invest
Borrow money to invest in shares, ETFs, or managed funds using a margin loan.
Open a Margin Lending Account >
Invest with flexibility
Leverage Exchange Traded Options to take advantage of market movements.
Open a CommSec Options Account >
Getting started is easy
✔ Your personal & contact details
You’ll need your name, address and contact details such as your mobile number and email address.
✔ Your tax residency details
You’ll need to supply your tax residency to complete your account application.
✔ A valid photo ID
An Australian Driver's Licence or Passport to verify your details.
✔ Already a CommSec or CommBank customer?
Supply your CommSec or NetBank details when you sign up for a more seamless process.
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Your questions, answered
- The offer is only available to new CommSec customers.
- You need to set up a new, individual Australian Share Trading Account & Commonwealth Direct Investment Account (CDIA).
- The account must be opened between 1 February 2025 and 30 April 2025 via the Sign up button at www.commsec.com.au or through the CommBank App.
- Trades need to be placed online, and payment needs to be made through your CDIA. $0 brokerage on your first 10 trades is valid for orders placed on or before 31 July 2025.
- The $0 brokerage on your first 10 trades will automatically be applied to eligible accounts after sign-up is completed.
- We’ll automatically waive the brokerage fee on the first 10 trades up to a maximum trade value of $50,000 each and placed on or before 31 July 2025.
Commonwealth Direct Investment Account (CDIA) is a cash account that can be used to settle and pay for trades you make. It’s free to sign up and involves no monthly costs. It also gives you our lowest brokerage when you trade online after the offer finishes.
No, this offer only applies to trades made through an in Australian Share Trading Account.
Once the $0 brokerage from your first 10 trades has been used, or it expires on 31 July 2025, our standard brokerage rates will apply.
This offer is only available to new CommSec customers.
The fine print
Our Financial Services Guide, Terms & Conditions, and other important information
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* "$0 brokerage on your first 10 trades" offer only available to new CommSec customers opening a new individual Australian Share Trading Account & Commonwealth Direct Investment Account (CDIA) between 1st February 2025 and 30th April 2025 via the ‘Join now’ link at www.commsec.com.au/offer or through the CommBank App. Offer applies if you trade online, are CHESS-sponsored by CommSec and settle your trade through your CDIA. This offer does not apply to CommSec Pocket trades, International Share trades, Exchange Traded Options or Margin Lending. Offer not valid in conjunction with any other offer and not open to existing CommSec customers. As part of the offer, you will receive $0 brokerage on your first 10 Australian share trades, up to a maximum trade value of $50,000 each for orders placed on or before 31st July 2025. Standard CommSec brokerage charges apply for orders placed or amended after 31st July 2025. Trades above $50,000 will incur brokerage charges. For CommSec standard brokerage charges, see the CommSec Financial Service Guide. No brokerage fee will be shown on the CommSec Confirmation Contract Note issued in respect of applicable trades under this offer. This offer is not redeemable for cash and is not transferable. CommSec Share Trading Terms and Conditions apply unless otherwise specified here. Applicants must be 18 years or over. We reserve the right to terminate this offer or amend these terms and conditions at any time without notice. For any queries on this offer, please contact us on 13 15 19.
The information has been prepared without taking account of the objectives, financial situation or needs of any particular individual. For this reason, any individual should, before acting on this information, consider the appropriateness of the information, having regards to the individual's objectives, financial situation or needs, and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice. 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.
The Commonwealth Direct Investment Account (CDIA) is issued by Commonwealth Bank of Australia. ABN 48 123 123 124 AFSL 234945. This product is administered by Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067 254 399 AFSL 238814 (CommSec), a wholly owned but non-guaranteed subsidiary of the Commonwealth Bank of Australia. 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 target market for the CDIA can be found within the product’s Target Market Determination, available at commbank.com.au/tmd.
Investing in overseas markets exposes you to risks including those related to movements in foreign currency exchange rates and market prices.