Kick-start your investing journey with a huge range of Aussie and international ETFs, all available on our one-stop investment platform. Plus, get $0 brokerage on Aussie ETFs*.
*First buy under $1,000, per ETF, per day. Excludes margin loan settled trades.
We're helping Aussie investors with a value-packed alternative to the big bank-backed brokers.
^ first buy under $1,000 per ETF, per day. Excludes margin loan settled trades. * $0 brokerage on US, UK, Canadian and Japanese ETFs. FX spreads apply.
ETFs are a shortcut way to own a diverse mix of investments without having to buy stocks individually. Plus, they can be bought and sold just like regular shares, making them a convenient and cost-effective choice.
With over 10,000 ETFs available across the ASX and 15 international markets, you'll be able to find one that tracks industries, regions or markets that interest you.
Built into our mobile app, thematic stock and ETF watchlists are your source for curated investment ideas in our mobile app. Keep an eye on key stocks and ETFs; from big tech and booming industries to emerging economies and ESG themes.
ETFs are a quick way to diversify your portfolio and gain exposure to certain industries, regions and themes.
Some of the most popular ETFs track the performance of a country's top performing companies. For example, VAS (Vanguard Australian Shares Index), one of the most popular ETFs on the ASX, attempts to track the top 300 listed companies in Australia by market value. There are plenty of other ETFs which track the performance of the ASX, FTSE, NASDAQ or other popular markets.
See how our brokerage compares
Trade (AUD) | CMC Invest | CommSec | NabTrade | Westpac |
|---|---|---|---|---|
<$1000 | $0^ | $5.00 | $9.95 | $19.95 |
$10,000 | $11 | $19.95 | $19.95 | $19.95 |
$15,000 | $15 | $29.95 | $19.95 | $19.95 |
^ First buy of each ETF under $1,000 per day. Excludes margin loan settled trades. Comparison correct as at 21 June 2023
CMC Invest | CommSec | NabTrade | Stake | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
$1,000 trade | $0 | USD $5 | AUD $9.95 | USD $3 |
$10,000 trade | $0 | USD $12 | AUD $19.95 | USD $3 |
$15,000 trade | $0 | USD $18 | AUD $19.95 | USD $3 |
Our $0 international brokerage applies to all US, UK, Japanese and Canadian securities available on our platform. 0.6% FX spread applies to all international orders. Comparison correct as at 21 June 2023
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*Ratings as at August 2024
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