For a full list of fees and charges, please refer to our Financial Services Guide

Australian Shares

Trade execution

Brokerage fee amount by transaction value1,2,3,4

Trade online and settle your trade to a CDIA5 or CommSec Margin Loan5

$10.00 (Up to and including $1,000)

$19.95 (Over $1,000 up to $10,000 (inclusive))

$29.95 (Over $10,000 up to $25,000 (inclusive))

0.12% (Over $25,000)

Trade online and settle into a bank account of your choice

$29.95 (Up to and including $9,999.99)

0.31% ($10,000 and above)

Trades over the phone and deceased estates6

$59.95 (Up to and including $10,000)

0.52% (Over $10,000 up to $25,000 (inclusive))

0.49% (Over $25,000 up to $1,000,000 (inclusive))

0.11% (Over $1,000,000)

Trades requiring settlement through a third party6

$99.95 (Up to and including $15,000)

0.66% (Over $15,000)

Different brokerage rates apply to CommSec Pocket trades executed through CommSec Pocket App or CommBank App.

Alternative brokerage rates may be agreed from time to time and (if agreed to) will be payable under clause 22 of CommSec's Share Trading Terms and Conditions. If you are offered, and agree to a tiered brokerage rate, this may result in brokerage charges that differ from rates expressly disclosed within the CommSec FSG.

Unless otherwise indicated, where a fee or charge is expressed as a percentage, it refers to a percentage of the transaction value. For GST rounding reasons, the final brokerage fee may result in a slight variance from the stated or expected charge, which may exceed two cents for large trades.

Brokerage charged (shares, warrants, listed managed investments and derivatives): Brokerage at these rates applies each time you trade a stock, warrant, listed managed investment or derivative.

To be eligible, you must trade online, be CHESS Participant Sponsored with CommSec and settle your trades through either a Commonwealth Direct Investment Account (CDIA) or a CommSec Margin Loan.

Includes CommSec Margin Lending and Geared Investments Lending Trades and where the Commonwealth Bank exercises its rights under the loan terms and conditions.

CommSec Pocket

Trade execution

Brokerage fee amount by transaction value1,2

Trade through Pocket App or CommBank App

$2.00 (up to and including $1,000)

0.20% (Over $1,000)

Late settlement fee

$10.00

1 If additional services are required through the CommSec website or over the phone then fees will be as outlined in the CommSec FSG.

2 Unless otherwise indicated, where a fee or charge is expressed as a percentage, it refers to a percentage of the transaction value. For GST rounding reasons, the final brokerage fee may result in a slight variance from the stated or expected charge, which may exceed two cents for large trades.

International Shares

Markets

Brokerage Fee1

Other Costs

North America

 

  • New York Stock Exchange
  • NASDAQ
  • American Stock Exchange
  • Includes equities, foreign denominated bonds and managed funds

USD $19.95 for trades up to USD $5,000

USD $29.95 for trades up to USD $10,000

0.31% for trades above USD $10,0002,3

US Exchange Traded Options

Note: We are no longer accepting new applications for this product

USD $65.00 or 0.75%, whichever is greater2,3

USD $1.10 per contract applies to US Option trades

Canada

USD $39.95 or 0.40%, whichever is greater2,4,5,6

Taxes and market fees put through at cost

Asia Pacific

 

  • Japan
  • Hong Kong

USD $39.95 or 0.40%, whichever is greater2,4,5,6

Taxes and market fees put through at cost

  • Singapore

USD $39.95 or 0.40%, whichever is greater2,4,5,6

Taxes and market fees put through at cost

Europe and Middle East

 

  • London Stock Exchange (LSE)

USD $39.95 or 0.40%, whichever is greater2,4,5,6

A stamp duty of 50 basis points may apply to buy trades executed on the LSE

  • France
  • Germany
  • Italy
  • The Netherlands
  • Norway
  • Sweden
  • Switzerland

USD $39.95 or 0.40%, whichever is greater2,4,5,6

Taxes and market fees put through at cost

Alternative brokerage rates may be agreed from time to time and (if agreed to) will be payable under clause 23 of CommSec’s International Securities Trading Terms and Conditions.

For all limit and market orders which are not fully executed in the same trading day, normal brokerage will be charged for the total portion executed per day. Brokerage charges may be converted and applied in the local currency. This may result in variances in the US dollar equivalent brokerage applied. Unless otherwise indicated, where a fee is expressed as a percentage, it refers to a percentage of the transaction value.

Brokerage is charged on an aggregated (averaged out) basis for trades in the same stock, on the same account, on the same day and in the same direction (buy/sell). That is, brokerage is charged as if a single trade took place combining and averaging out each of these trades. Each such aggregation/combination will attract a separate brokerage charge.

May be subject to additional local exchange fees.

Brokerage is applied individually for each trade regardless of whether multiple trades in the same stock occur.

Where an amendment is made to a partially executed order, the amended order is treated as a new order and normal brokerage will be charged upon execution.

Third Party Fees2, 6

Foreign Exchange7, 8

Fee Type

Amount

FX Fee on deposit and withdrawal7

0.60%

FX Fee per trade

NIL

For trades in currencies to which certain restrictions apply, currency must first be transferred from USD and will incur a small additional spread.

Other Fees1,12

Fee Type

Amount (USD)

Custody fee for inactive accounts8

$25.00 per year

Custody fees are charged to accounts defined as inactive; that is, accounts holding a security position for a calendar year (1 January to 31 December) without generating a trade, or margin interest of USD $100 or more. Systematic reinvestment activity in mutual funds and/or exchange activity in mutual funds will be considered as a trade. However, dividend reinvestment activity is not considered a trade.

Margin Lending

Margin Lending Interest Rates effective from 28 February 2025

Paid Yearly in Advance

Paid Monthly in Arrears

Variable Rate

N/A

8.90% p.a.

1 Year Fixed Rate

8.49% p.a.

8.54% p.a.

2 Year Fixed Rate

8.64% p.a.

8.69% p.a.

3 Year Fixed Rate

8.74% p.a.

8.79% p.a.

5 Year Fixed Rate

8.99% p.a.

9.04% p.a.


Interest Rates are subject to change without notice. All rates are indicative only. Other fixed terms & firm rates available on application. Margin Loans and ETOs involve risk - see the Margin Loan and ETO Risk Disclosure, Disclaimer and Important Information. For a complete list of potential fees and charges that may apply to your account, please read our Financial Services Guide (PDF, 1539kb). Fees and charges are subject to change without notice.

Brokerage Rates

Trade execution

Brokerage fee amount by transaction value1,2,3,4

Trade online and settle your trade to a CDIA5 or CommSec Margin Loan5

$10.00 (Up to and including $1,000)

$19.95 (Over $1,000 up to $10,000 (inclusive))

$29.95 (Over $10,000 up to $25,000 (inclusive))

0.12% (Over $25,000)

Trade online and settle into a bank account of your choice

$29.95 (Up to and including $9,999.99)

0.31% ($10,000 and above)

Trades over the phone and deceased estates6

$59.95 (Up to and including $10,000)

0.52% (Over $10,000 up to $25,000 (inclusive))

0.49% (Over $25,000 up to $1,000,000 (inclusive))

0.11% (Over $1,000,000)

Trades requiring settlement through a third party6

$99.95 (Up to and including $15,000)

0.66% (Over $15,000)

Different brokerage rates apply to CommSec Pocket trades executed through CommSec Pocket App or CommBank App.

Alternative brokerage rates may be agreed from time to time and (if agreed to) will be payable under clause 22 of CommSec's Share Trading Terms and Conditions. If you are offered, and agree to a tiered brokerage rate, this may result in brokerage charges that differ from rates expressly disclosed within the CommSec FSG.

Unless otherwise indicated, where a fee or charge is expressed as a percentage, it refers to a percentage of the transaction value. For GST rounding reasons, the final brokerage fee may result in a slight variance from the stated or expected charge, which may exceed two cents for large trades.

Brokerage charged (shares, warrants, listed managed investments and derivatives): Brokerage at these rates applies each time you trade a stock, warrant, listed managed investment or derivative.

To be eligible, you must trade online, be CHESS Participant Sponsored with CommSec and settle your trades through either a Commonwealth Direct Investment Account (CDIA) or a CommSec Margin Loan.

Includes CommSec Margin Lending and Geared Investments Lending Trades and where the Commonwealth Bank exercises its rights under the loan terms and conditions.

Application Fee

Type of Application Fee

Fee Amount

Application fee for individual and company applicants

$0

Trust deed investigation fee

minimum $200

Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) Registration Fee (Government fee payable when the Security Interest is registered, or registration is amended)

Amount of government fee (if applicable)

Account Maintenance Fee

Account Maintenance Fee Type

Fee Amount

Account Keeping Fee

$0

Printing and postage of contract notes (Electronic contract notes are free of charge)

$1.95

Dishonour Fee

$30

Rebooking Fee

$25

Off Market Transfer Fee

$54

Additional Statement Fee. We may charge this fee if you request an additional statement or a reprint of a loan statement.

$10 per statement

Government tax or duty

Amount of government tax or duty

Account Closure Fee

Account Closure Fee Type

Fee Amount

Early repayment adjustment and administrative fee on fixed rate loans

Depends on amount of loan and interest rate movements

Cash

Interest Rates - Accounts opened / migrated on or after 1 November 2012

All rates displayed in the table below are per annum.

Effective from 28 February 2025.

Balance

Linked to CommSec Trading Account

SMSF*

$500,000 or more

2.50% p.a.

2.45% p.a.

$250,000 - $499,999

2.30% p.a.

2.45% p.a.

$100,000 - $249,999

2.00% p.a.

2.45% p.a.

$50,000 - $99,999

1.45% p.a.

2.45% p.a.

$20,000 - $49,999

1.20% p.a.

2.45% p.a.

$10,000 - $19,999

1.00% p.a.

2.45% p.a.

$5000 - $9,999

0.35% p.a.

0.35% p.a.

$0 - $4,999

0.35% p.a.

0.35% p.a

For interest rates applicable to the Standard Access CDIA, please refer to Interest Rates on Transaction, Savings and Investment Accounts

*Option only available for self-managed superfunds (SMSF), that elect the SMSF CDIA option at account opening or have requested to switch onto the SMSF option.

Interest Rates - Accounts opened on or before 31 October 2012#

All rates displayed in the table below are per annum.

Effective from 28 February 2025.

Balance

Accounts opened on or before 31 October 2012#

$500,000 or more

1.70% p.a.

$250,000 - $499,999

1.70% p.a.

$100,000 - $249,999

1.20% p.a.

$50,000 - $99,999

1.20% p.a.

$20,000 - $49,999

0.35% p.a.

$10,000 - $19,999

0.35% p.a.

$5,000 - $9,999

0.35% p.a.

$0 - $4,999

0.00% p.a.

Withdrawal Fees

For accounts opened / migrated on or after 1 November 2012:

- CDIA accounts linked to CommSec Trading Account price option allows for unlimited fee-free electronic withdrawals
- SMSF CDIA price option allows for unlimited fee free electronic withdrawals and assisted withdrawals each month

For accounts opened on or before 31 October 2012: please refer to your Offer Confirmation Letter (available on NetBank) or for Standard Access (CDIA) accounts, please refer to Rates and Fees.

Other Fees and Charges

For a complete list of potential fees and charges that may apply, please read the Transaction, Savings and Investment Terms and Conditions

Fees and rates are subject to change.

Derivatives

Exchange Traded Options

Trade execution

Brokerage fee amount by transaction value1,2,3

Exchange-Traded Options4 traded online5 (also charged on the subsequent share transactionupon exercise or assignment of the option)

$34.95 up to $10,000 in premium
0.35% (above $10,000)

Exchange-Traded Options4 traded over the phone5 (also charged on the subsequent share transaction6 upon exercise or assignment of the option)

$54.60 up to $10,000 in premium
0.54% (above $10,000)

1 Alternative brokerage rates may be agreed from time to time and (if agreed to) will be payable under the General Conditions of Trade within the ETO PDS and Terms and Conditions. If you are offered, and agree to a tiered brokerage rate, this may result in brokerage charges that differ from rates expressly disclosed within the CommSec FSG.

2 Unless otherwise indicated, where a fee or charge is expressed as a percentage, it refers to a percentage of the transaction value. For GST rounding reasons, the final brokerage fee may result in a slight variance from the stated or expected charge, which may exceed two cents for large trades.

3 Brokerage charged (shares, warrants, listed managed investments and derivatives): Brokerage at these rates applies each time you trade a stock, warrant, listed managed investment or derivative.

4 ETO contract fees also apply. See the “Other fees and charges” section of the CommSec FSG.

5 For ETO multi-leg orders, brokerage is charged on each individual options leg. The execution of an equity leg (an Australian listed share transaction), traded as part of an options multi-leg order will incur ‘Australian listed shares’ fees and charges as disclosed in the CommSec FSG.

6 Listed equities transactions that result from an exercise or assignment of ETO contracts are charged at the same rate of brokerage as the original ETO transaction. For this reason the brokerage charged on the listed equities transaction arising from an exercise or assignment of an ETO contract may differ from and overrides the default rates set out in the CommSec FSG.

ETO Contract fees (per contract)

Amount per contract7

Equity Option Contract (Open/Close)

$0.13 (GST exclusive)

Equity Option Contract (Exercise/Assignment)

$0.05 (GST exclusive)

Index Option Contract (Open/Close)

$0.45 (GST exclusive)

Index Option Contract (Exercise/Assignment)

$0.35 (GST exclusive)

7 ETO Contract fees have been set out on a GST exclusive basis as the total GST may be rounded in accordance with the GST law.

Fees and rates are subject to change

Other fees and charges

Amount

Late settlement fee8

$100

Rebooking fee

$25 per rebooking

8 Please note that CommSec requires all clients to ensure cleared funds are available to meet settlement obligations. Multiple direct debit rejections may lead to trading restrictions being imposed on your account. A direct debit rejection will be treated as a late settlement.

Other Fees

Description

Fee*

Printing and postage of contract notes

$1.9576

Reprinting and postage of CHESS statement

$16.50 per stock

Late settlement fee – Buy or Short Sell

$100

SRN query, rebooking fee

$25.00

Off market transfer fee

$54.00 per transfer

*All of the above fees include GST

Fees and rates are subject to change

"$0 brokerage on your first 10 trades" offer only available to new CommSec customers opening a new individual Australian Share Trading Account & Commonwealth Direct Investment Account (CDIA) between 1st May 2025 and 31st July 2025 via the ‘Join now’ link at www.commsec.com.au/offer or through the CommBank App. Offer applies if you trade online, are CHESS-sponsored by CommSec and settle your trade through your CDIA. This offer does not apply to CommSec Pocket trades, International Share trades, Exchange Traded Options or Margin Lending. You are not eligible for this offer if you have closed an Australian Share Trading Account on or after 1st May 2025. Offer not valid in conjunction with any other offer and not open to existing CommSec customers. As part of the offer, you will receive $0 brokerage on your first 10 Australian share trades, up to a maximum trade value of $50,000 each for orders placed on or before 31st October 2025. Standard CommSec brokerage charges apply for orders placed or amended after 31st October 2025. Trades above $50,000 will incur brokerage charges. For CommSec standard brokerage charges, see the CommSec Financial Service Guide. No brokerage fee will be shown on the CommSec Confirmation Contract Note issued in respect of applicable trades under this offer. This offer is not redeemable for cash and is not transferable. CommSec Share Trading Terms and Conditions apply unless otherwise specified here. Applicants must be 18 years or over. We reserve the right to terminate this offer or amend these terms and conditions at any time without notice. For any queries on this offer, please contact us on 13 15 19. 

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