You can access CommSec from NetBank if you’re a CommBank customer. When you’re logged into NetBank, select CommSec at the top left corner of the page.

To begin trading with CommSec you will firstly need to set up a trading account. It's free and easy to set one up - simply click 'Join Now' on our homepage or click

CHESS (Clearing House Electronic Subregister System) is the computer system used by the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) to record shareholdings and manage the settlement of share transactions.

When you buy or sell shares, a process called T+2 settlement takes place where ownership of the shares is exchanged for money between the buyer and seller. This occurs on the second business day after...

Market orders

Market orders will go into the market to execute at the best available price, however the execution and the price is not guaranteed. Market orders cannot be...

The CDIA for CommSec is a cash management account specifically designed for CommSec share traders, allowing you to trade, save and transact, when and where it suits you. That's why we say it’s 'always...

A Call Option gives the buyer the right, but not the obligation to buy the underlying security at the exercise price, at or within a specified time.

A Put Option gives the...

The Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) market phases are as follows (Sydney Time):

Your initial purchase of any particular shareholding must be at least $500 worth of shares, known as a 'minimum marketable parcel of shares'. CommSec may then allow you to purchase smaller amounts of...

At CommSec, you are not able to sell shares that you do not own (short sell), however you may be able to establish a Short exposure to a stock by using Exchange Traded Options (ETOs)*.

To find...