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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!
New to CommSec? Get up to 30 trades, brokerage-free
Terms and conditions apply.*
When you fund your CDIA with $5,000. Limited time offer.
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
- Sign up to a CommSec trading account in either Australian Shares, International Shares or Exchange Traded Options (ETO) between 1 October 2025 to 31 October 2025.
- Settle your trades through a CommSec Margin Loan or, a Commonwealth Direct Investment Account (CDIA) and fund your CDIA with a minimum balance of $5,000 (AUD) by 31 October 2025
- Start investing with $0 brokerage from 1 November 2025
- You will receive $0 brokerage on up to 30 trades with a maximum trade value of $50,000 each for orders placed between 1 November 2025 and 30 April 2026. Trades must be placed online via website or app platforms and be CHESS-sponsored by CommSec.
The $0 brokerage on your first 30 trades will be applied to eligible accounts from 1 November 2025 after eligibility has been confirmed on 31 October 2025.
You'll receive $0 brokerage on the first 10 trades up to a maximum trade value of $50,000 each for orders placed between 1 November 2025 and 30 April 2026.
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.
Yes, this offer may apply to trades made through an International shares or Options account, or when using a Margin Loan if the account is eligible for the offer.
Once the $0 brokerage from your first 30 trades has been used, or it expires on 30 April 2026, 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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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.
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.
*$0 brokerage on your first 30 trades offer is available exclusively for eligible new to CommSec customers.
To be eligible, new customers must:
Open either an Australian Shares, International Shares, or Exchange Traded Options trading account between 1 October 2025 and 31 October 2025; and
Settle their new trading account through either a CommSec Margin Loan or a Commonwealth Direct Investment Account (CDIA); and
Where the new trading account settles through a CDIA, deposit and hold a minimum balance of $5,000 AUD in the CDIA account by 5pm (AEST) of 31 October 2025.
The offer will be applied to your new trading account from 1 November 2025 if you have met the above eligibility criteria by 31 October 2025.
As part of the offer, you will receive $0 brokerage on up to 30 trades with a maximum trade value of $50,000 each for orders placed between 1 November 2025 and 30 April 2026. Trades must be placed online via the CommSec website or app platforms and be CHESS-sponsored by CommSec.
Trades above $50,000 will incur standard brokerage charges. Taxes and fees including FX will apply to International trades. Standard CommSec brokerage charges apply for orders placed or amended outside the period 1 November 2025 to 30 April 2026. For CommSec standard brokerage charges, view the CommSec Financial Services Guide. No brokerage fee will be shown on the CommSec trade confirmations issued for applicable trades under this offer. For eligible International accounts, the offer will be applied to the account type selected at the time of application (International Standard or International Plus). Changes to the International account type during the campaign period will result in loss of the offer. This offer is not redeemable for cash and is not transferable.
The offer is not valid in conjunction with any other offer and not open to existing CommSec customers. This offer does not apply to CommSec Pocket trades. You are not eligible for this offer if you have closed a pre-existing trading account (either Australian Shares, International Shares or Exchange Traded Options) on or after 1 October 2025.
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 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 relevant CommSec Share Trading, International, Exchange Trade Options (ETO) and Margin Loan disclosure documents here and the CDIA disclosure document here and should consider them before making any decision about these products. Investing in overseas markets exposes you to risks including those related to movements in foreign currency exchange rates and market prices. CDIA and ETO TMDs can be located on the CommBank website and CommSec website, respectively.