A beginner's guide to investing
10 May 2024
Whether it's financial independence or a brand-new ride, investing your money can help bring you one step closer to realising your dreams. Here's how.
CommSec vs CommSec Pocket: What’s the difference?
16 April 2024
Unsure about whether to invest with CommSec, CommSec Pocket, or both? Use this side-by-side comparison.
ETFs explained
3 Oct 2023
Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) are pooled investments that can be traded just like shares, giving investors access to a range of assets.
How to manage your risk when investing
16 April 2024
Most things in life come with an element of risk, and so does investing. Luckily, the power to understand and manage that risk starts with you.
Diving into dividends
26 May 2023
Dividends are important returns made to sharemarket investors. This report examines some of the concepts involved.
How international shares could spell BIG returns
14 October 2024
Our stock market only makes up about 2% of the global market. So if you’re keeping it local, you might be missing out on a whole world of opportunities.
Dividends: Reinvest or take the cash?
23 May 2024
When a company makes a profit, it has several options on how to use that money. Here's what you need to know about dividends.
Investing in a volatile market
9 October 2024
Share markets can be volatile, so investing your hard-earned money can seem a little unnerving. Have you considered volatility can be a good thing?
CommSec Bites
Introducing CommSec Bites, where we break down big ideas into snackable pieces.
Must reads
Cut through the noise with these must reads - tailored for you.
Your easy guide to Australian capital gains tax
13 June 2025
Important points you may need to know to for your tax return
Explainer: dividend income and franking credits
13 June 2025
Never heard of franked dividends? Not sure how they work? This explainer will help you understand how franking credits affect the amount of tax you pay.
Shareholders: some tips for preparing your income tax return
13 June 2025
Want to make tax time easier? The key is to hit the record books nice and early. Here are our tips and tricks you might want to consider to get ahead.
Share traders vs share investors: tax time tips
13 June 2025
When it comes to the stock market, there are two main approaches you can take: share trading and share investing.
5 ETFs our customers are loving in 2025
17 April 2025
Here are the top 5 most-traded ETFs on CommSec in 2025.
Australia’s largest stocks: The Big 10
17 Apr 2025
Thinking about investing? Check out the top 10 largest companies on the ASX.
Understanding Dividends: A Guide for New Investors
17 April 2025
Dividends are a company’s way of sharing its profits with its shareholders.
Top 5 places to get your stock market news
9 May 2024
What happened during the dotcom era and is the same thing happening today? We take a closer look.
Trending on CommSec
See what CommSec customers are loving, plus the latest trends from across the markets.
Naughty or nice? The best and worst performers of 2024
13 December 2024
This year, the stock market served up thrills, spills and a few surprises that had investors buzzing.
Set up loved ones for success
13 December 2024
Discover how you could help set up your family for long-term success.
3 Aussie stocks our customers are loving in 2024
6 August 2024
Here are the top 3 companies our CommSec clients have been trading so far in 2024.
Breaking down barriers
20 January 2025
See how shifting your money mindset can open doors to financial success for women.
Where Hayley chooses to invest
For Sydney Chocolatier Hayley, investing is a constant learning experience. Still, she’s in it for the long haul – and she’s confident time is on her side.
Where Ellis invests
Electrical engineer Ellis likes to look beneath the surface both at work and when he invests – a strategy he’s found successful to date. Learn why.
Where Emer invests
20-year-old Sydney student Emer credits the early start on her investment journey to her high school economics teacher. Here’s what she’s up to.
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