What's an 'approved security' and where do I confirm the status and lending value of an 'approved security'?

Approved securities are any securities (equities, managed funds and cash) which are taken into account when calculating your portfolio's lending value.

The list of Accepted Shares and Accepted Managed Funds can be obtained online by navigating to Support > Forms & Brochures > Margin Loan, or click here.

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You can find brokerage rates relating to Margin Lending as well as brokerage rates for Australian Equities, International Shares, CFDs and Options on the website at

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Where can I locate Margin Loan forms?

Margin Loan forms can be located on our website by navigating to Support > Forms & Brochures > Margin Loan, or by clicking

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No, shares you hold in your trading account do not function as collateral for your margin loan.

Your margin loan is separate from your other accounts - for stocks to be used as collateral, they...

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