Get in and out easily
It’s easy to exit an ETF if you no longer wish to hold the investment - ETFs can be bought and sold on the market like an ordinary share.
Invest in ETFs
Invest in a bundle of stocks in an industry that you care about with Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs).
Diversify your portfolio
A single ETF unit represents a basket of securities - just one transaction can spread your investment over multiple companies and industries.
Cost-efficient investing
Buy ETFs from $500 when trading on the CommSec website or app, or from just $50 on CommSec Pocket. Plus, enjoy the same brokerage rates as ordinary Aussie shares settled through a CDIA.1
More access to the markets
With ETFs, you can gain access to markets and asset classes that may not otherwise be available on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), such as the Betashares NASDAQ 100 ETF.
$0 brokerage on your first 10 trades*
Then trade with $5 brokerage on Aussie trades up to and including $1,000. Terms and conditions apply.*
The lowdown on ETFs
Here's how it works:
- Get in and out easily - ETFs have an open-ended structure so you can buy and sell as you choose (subject to liquidity).
- Invest a little in a lot - ETFs are a basket of securities created by issuers or fund managers spanning industry and sector.
- Enjoy the same returns as ordinary shares - each ETF looks to replicate the returns of a specific index/benchmark.
- Find ETFs on the ASX - each ETF is allocated an ASX code.
- Trade and settle ETFs like ordinary shares - invest with a minimum of $500. ETFs trade at a unit price close to the net asset value of the underlying portfolio and each ETF has an ASX code, just like ordinary shares.
Meet your investing match
When you want to put your money to work, a crucial first step is figuring out the right investment type for you. Here’s a simple guide to help you find your fit.
ETFs, explained
Discover how making a single investment can give you access to global companies generating revenue across a range of industries and sectors with Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs).
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Find your way to invest
Trade in any of the ETFs listed on the ASX. Discover the most popular ETFs among CommSec customers.2
ETF name |
Stock code |
What is it? |
Index |
Companies you might know |
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iShares Core S&P/ASX 200 ETF |
IOZ |
Gain access to Australia’s 200 largest companies across difference industries, including healthcare, financials, materials, real estate, energy and more. |
Tracks the performance of the Australian Equity Index, specifically the S&P/ASX 200 Accumulation Index. |
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Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF |
VAS |
Gain access to Australia’s 300 largest companies. |
Tracks the performance of the Australian Equity Index, specifically the S&P/ASX 300 Index. |
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SPDR MSCI Australia Select High Dividend Yield Fund
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SYI |
Gain access to Australian companies with relatively higher dividend income, giving investors the opportunity to earn quarterly income through dividend payments and franking credits. This ETF provides access to industries including financials, materials, energy, communications and more. |
Tracks the performance of the MSCI Australia Select High Dividend Yield Index. This ETF focuses on investment strategies to manage and select stocks in the Australian market. |
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Vanguard Australian Shares High Yield ETF |
VHY |
Consists of Australian companies with relatively high forecast dividend yield. |
Tracks the performance of the FTSE Australia High Dividend Yield Index. This ETF focuses on investment strategies to manage and select stocks in the Australian market. |
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Rates and fees
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Trade execution |
Brokerage fee amount by transaction value1,2,3,4 |
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Trade online (via website, mobile apps or other platforms) and settle your trade to a CDIA5 or CommSec Margin Loan5 |
$5.00 (Up to and including $1,000) $10.00 (Over $1,000 up to $3,000 (inclusive)) $19.95 (Over $3,000 up to $10,000 (inclusive)) $29.95 (Over $10,000 up to $25,000 (inclusive)) 0.12% (Over $25,000) |
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Trade online (via website, mobile apps or other platforms) and settle into a bank account of your choice |
$29.95 (Up to and including $9,999.99) 0.31% ($10,000 and above) |
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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) |
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Trades requiring settlement through a third party6 |
$99.95 (Up to and including $15,000) 0.66% (Over $15,000) |
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1 Different brokerage rates apply to CommSec Pocket trades executed through CommSec Pocket App or CommBank App. 2 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. 3 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. 4 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. 5 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. 6 Includes CommSec Margin Lending and Geared Investments Lending Trades and where the Commonwealth Bank exercises its rights under the loan terms and conditions. |
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Fund managers and issuers charge a fee for their professional management of ETFs. You can find the Management Expense Ratio in the relevant Product Disclosure Statement (PDS).
Get started
Open a CommSec Share Trading Account to invest in Exchange Traded Funds
Be up and running in as little as 5 minutes. Start by choosing one of the options below:
Already have a CommSec Share Trading Account?
If you have a CommSec Share Trading Account, login and search for an ETF. Remember trades settle like ordinary shares.
Don't have a CommSec Share Trading Account?
You’ll need to become a CommSec customer before investing in ETFs. Join now to open a standard Share Trading Account and select ‘Open a CDIA'1.
Frequently asked questions
Index (or index-tracking) ETFs aim to replicate the performance of a particular index such as the S&P/ASX 50. Actively managed ETFs are based on a particular investment strategy, and their underlying investments are chosen by the fund manager according to that strategy.
ETFs have an open-ended structure, which allows units to be bought and sold as investors enter or exit the fund. This helps ensure that the fund trades close to its net asset value. An ETF's price is valued throughout the trading day like a share, and it can be bought or sold with the same T+2 settlement period as shares (two (2) business days after your trade).
All you need to start trading ETFs listed on the ASX is a CommSec trading account.
Although most ETFs are liquid, and will generally provide additional liquidity by market makers providing buy and sell prices, some ETFs do not provide liquidity via market making which may increase the liquidity risk.
Yes. There are domestic ETFs traded through the ASX that track ASX indices.
An ETF may provide income for investors through distributions. The value of the ETF will change in value as the underlying portfolio of assets changes (i.e. as securities within the ETF pay dividends and distributions, this will be reflected in the net value of the ETF).
ETF issuers/fund managers may charge a management fee. However, these fees for ETFs/ETCs are usually lower than those for managed funds as ETFs typically have lower operating costs.
Brokerage applies when you buy or sell an ETF, just like shares.
For more information see the relevant Product Disclosure Statement, prospectus or equivalent disclosure document from the issuer of the ETF.
Yes, some do. International Indexed ETFs listed on the ASX track an international market index, providing exposure to global, regional and single country markets.
Yes. If the relevant ETF is on the CommSec Margin Lending approved securities list, you can buy it on your margin loan.
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Before you obtain any products or services from CommSec, you must view the most recent Financial Services Guide (FSG).
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Important Information
This website notes some features of ETFs and ETCs however is not a summary, please consider the product disclosure statement, or equivalent disclosure document, available from the product issuer before making any decision about the relevant ETF and ETC.
1 The Commonwealth Direct Investment Account is issued by Commonwealth Bank of Australia and administered by Commonwealth Securities Limited. The target market for the CDIA can be found within the product’s Target Market Determination available at commbank.com.au/tmd.
The information on this site has been prepared without taking account of the objectives, needs, financial and taxation situation of any particular individual. For this reason, any individual should, before acting on the information on this site, consider the appropriateness of the information, having regards to their own objectives, needs, financial and taxation situation, and, if necessary, seek appropriate independent financial and taxation advice.
You can view the product Terms and Conditions, Product Disclosure Statement, Best Execution Statement, Financial Services Guide and should consider them before making any decision about these products and services.
