I have just set up a Margin Loan - how do I place a trade?

To begin trading you first need to transfer security into your Margin Loan. Security can either be approved stocks, managed funds or cash. You can find the most recent Accepted Shares List and Accepted Managed Funds list on the website by logging in and navigating to Products > Margin Loans.

  • Information on how to transfer shares into your Margin Loan is available here.
  • Information on how to transfer or deposit cash into your Margin Loan is available here.

Once you have transferred security into your Margin Loan, you can utilise your updated lending value and place a trade online by navigating to Trading > Place Order. Select your Margin Loan account (starting with 7 or 8) > Search for the stock code and proceed with your order details.

For any further information regarding your Margin Loan or placing a trade please call CommSec Margin Lending on 13 17 09 or +61 2 9115 1402 if calling from overseas (Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, Sydney time) and an Account Manager will be able to help you.

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