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Opening an account with CommSec is free
More access to the markets
The world is your oyster - invest in the Australian, U.S, and 12 other global share markets with CommSec.
Market-leading research
Free access to the latest market news, expert insights and research from Morningstar.
Safe and secure
CommSec takes privacy and digital safety seriously. Your personal details and hard-earned cash are in safe hands.
Ready to join CommSec?
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!
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 >
Take your cash further
Boost your savings with our high-interest savings account with a withdrawal notice period.
Manage your SMSF
Take control of your financial future. Manage your Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF) with us.
Open an SMSF >
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
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.
The fine print
Our Financial Services Guide, Terms & Conditions, and other important information
Cyber security, scams & fraud
Scammers are getting smarter, but so can you. Learn how to keep your account safe and secure.
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.
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.
© Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067 254 399 AFSL 238814 (CommSec) is a wholly owned but non-guaranteed subsidiary of the Commonwealth Bank of Australia ABN 48 123 123 124 AFSL 234945. CommSec is a Market Participant of ASX Limited and TMX Australia Exchange Pty Limited, a Clearing Participant of ASX Clear Pty Limited and a Settlement Participant of ASX Settlement Pty Limited. The Commonwealth Direct Investment Account (CDIA) and CommSec Margin Loans are issued by Commonwealth Bank of Australia. These products are administered by CommSec.