How to: Invest online

Master online investing with CommSec – Australia’s most experienced online broker. It’s easy to get started with tools to help you maximise your investment opportunities independently.

With Commsec - You're in expert hands

CommSec was established in 1995 with the aim of making investing in the stock market accessible and affordable for all Australians, no matter how much they have to invest. CommSec currently offers more than 900 investment and super funds, as well as access to more than 30 international share markets, including the NASDAQ and the New York Stock Exchange. And its sophisticated web tools and up-to-the-minute research are there to help you make the most informed decisions possible.

CommSec is all about giving you access to the right information so that you can take control of your money and be a self-guided investor. Ultimately, it saves you fees, which means you have more money to invest. Plus, even better, CommSec’s brokerage is extremely competitive, beginning at a low $19.95ˆ(every trade). 

Tools for the first-time or seasoned investor

CommSec’s wide range of Webinars offer free, online audio-visual presentations. They also provide you with the investor education you need to get started. And, gradually, as you become more confident, you will be able to move on to more specialised topics.

CommSec’s Webinar topics include:

• Getting Started in Shares: Learn about shares, common investing terminology, investing techniques and how to place trades on the market.


• Stock Selection: This topic presents a straightforward approach to developing investment strategies and choosing the stocks that suit your strategy.


• Technical Analysis: Learn all about the important use of charts in investing through clearly presented and easy-to-digest information.

 Exclusive Notebook reader offer

Limited time only: Join CommSec before 31 May 2008 and receive $600 free brokerage and a 6 months subscription to Notebook:.* See here for more details.