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Sign up to CommSec with an Australian Share Trading Account to start exploring the platform. Then, explore all the different ways you can invest with CommSec, including investing in global markets, investing using a Margin Loan or Exchange Traded Options, or investing for your kids.
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Invest in Aussie shares or ETFs
Invest in 2000+ Australian companies listed on the ASX.
Open an Australian Share Trading Account >
Invest in global markets
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.
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 >
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✔ Your personal & contact details
You’ll need your full name, residential and postal address and contact details such as your mobile number and email address.
✔ Your tax residency details
Let us know in which country you pay tax to complete your application.
✔ A valid photo ID
An Australian Drivers Licence, Passport or Medicare Card to verify your details.
✔ Already a CommBank customer?
Link your existing account when you sign up to CommSec.
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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. Investing carries risk. Past performance is not a reliable indication of future performance. Investing carries risk.
Investing in overseas markets exposes you to risks including those related to movements in foreign currency exchange rates and market prices.
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