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CommSec

4.0(1.800 reviews)

Australia's largest online broker by Commonwealth Bank

ASIC RegulatedSince 1995
80
Trust Score
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0 AUD
Min. Deposit
5
Instruments
2
Platforms
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Key Features

Stocks

Stocks trading available

ETFs

ETFs trading available

Options

Options trading available

Warrants

Warrants trading available

Managed Funds

Managed Funds trading available

CommSec Web

Trading Platform

CommSec App

Trading Platform

Advantages

  • Australia's most well-known and largest broker
  • Seamless integration with Commonwealth Bank
  • Comprehensive research and analysis tools
  • ASX options tradable

Disadvantages

  • Higher fees than neobrokers
  • Only available for Australian customers
  • International stock trading limited

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About CommSec

CommSec was founded in 1995 as the online brokerage division of the Commonwealth Bank of Australia in Sydney and is Australia's largest and most well-known online broker. As an ASIC-regulated provider, CommSec benefits from seamless integration with the Commonwealth Bank, Australia's leading financial institution. The product range includes stocks, ETFs, options, warrants, and managed funds. Trading fees start from AUD 10 for trades up to AUD 1,000 and increase to AUD 19.95 for trades up to AUD 10,000. CommSec also offers ASX options trading, which distinguishes it from many Australian competitors. CommSec is particularly suitable for Australian investors who already have a Commonwealth Bank account and value the seamless integration between banking and investing. The comprehensive research and analysis tools make CommSec attractive for more demanding traders as well, although fees are higher than neobrokers like Stake.

CommSec FAQ

Do I need a Commonwealth Bank account for CommSec?
A Commonwealth Bank account is not mandatory but offers seamless integration and faster transfers. Most CommSec customers use a CBA account.
Does CommSec offer options trading?
Yes, CommSec offers ASX options trading. This distinguishes CommSec from many other Australian brokers that only offer stocks and ETFs.
How high are the trading fees at CommSec?
Fees start from AUD 10 for trades up to AUD 1,000 and are AUD 19.95 for trades up to AUD 10,000. For larger orders, percentage-based fees apply.
Can I trade international stocks at CommSec?
International stock trading at CommSec is limited. The focus is on the Australian market (ASX). For broad international access, other brokers are recommended.
Strategies × Top Stocks

Popular Strategies to Try

Concrete example trades you can replicate after opening your account at CommSec.

Tesla logo
Long Straddle
TSLA

Long Straddle · Tesla

Tesla Inc.

Highly volatile — no clear direction · highly volatile mover

IV 50–95%View example trade
NVIDIA logo
Long Straddle
NVDA

Long Straddle · NVIDIA

NVIDIA Corporation

Highly volatile — no clear direction · volatile stock

IV 40–80%View example trade
Apple logo
Covered Call
AAPL

Covered Call · Apple

Apple Inc.

Neutral to mildly bullish · calm stock

IV 20–32%View example trade
SAP logo
Covered Call
SAP

Covered Call · SAP

SAP SE

Neutral to mildly bullish · calm stock

IV 18–30%View example trade
Amazon logo
Cash-Secured Put
AMZN

Cash-Secured Put · Amazon

Amazon.com Inc.

Neutral to mildly bullish · medium-volatility stock

IV 25–42%View example trade
S&P 500 ETF logo
Iron Condor
SPY

Iron Condor · S&P 500 ETF

SPDR S&P 500 ETF

Neutral / Sideways · calm stock

IV 12–22%View example trade
Nasdaq-100 ETF logo
Iron Condor
QQQ

Iron Condor · Nasdaq-100 ETF

Invesco QQQ ETF (Nasdaq-100)

Neutral / Sideways · calm stock

IV 16–28%View example trade
Palantir logo
Bull Call Spread
PLTR

Bull Call Spread · Palantir

Palantir Technologies Inc.

Bullish · highly volatile mover

IV 55–90%View example trade
MicroStrategy logo
Bull Call Spread
MSTR

Bull Call Spread · MicroStrategy

MicroStrategy Inc.

Bullish · highly volatile mover

IV 85–160%View example trade
Robinhood logo
Bear Put Spread
HOOD

Bear Put Spread · Robinhood

Robinhood Markets Inc.

Bearish · volatile stock

IV 45–75%View example trade
Microsoft logo
Butterfly Strategy
MSFT

Butterfly Strategy · Microsoft

Microsoft Corporation

Neutral — stock expected to stay near the center strike · calm stock

IV 18–30%View example trade
NVIDIA logo
Bull Call Spread
NVDA

Bull Call Spread · NVIDIA

NVIDIA Corporation

Bullish · volatile stock

IV 40–80%View example trade

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