Are there any restrictions for setting up a margin lending account?
You can only apply for a CommSec Margin Loan if you are a permanent resident of Australia and over the age of 18. Superannuation funds are currently not permitted to use a margin loan.
Account types which can be set up under a Margin Loan include:
- Individual account
- Trust account with Individual or Joint Trustee(s)
- Company account
- Trust where the Trustee is a Company.
For any further information, please contact the Margin Lending desk on 13 17 09 or +61 2 9115 1402 if calling outside Australia (Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm Sydney time).
See CommSec Margin Loan Risk Disclosure, Important Information and Disclaimer. Consider the product disclosure statement available from the Commonwealth Bank of Australia, as the product issuer, at commsec.com.au before making any decision about the product and whether it is appropriate for you.

