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Share trading platforms in Australia
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CMC Invest
VerifiedA CMC Markets product
ASXBMEAMS+14CHESS-sponsoredSMSF
CHESS-sponsored
Your shares are registered directly in your name on the ASX under your own Holder Identification Number (HIN), rather than being held by the broker on your behalf.
Why it matters
Because the holding is in your name, you can usually move it to another broker without selling first. Transfer fees may apply.
Sources: ASX — Holder management, ASX — Settlement
Last reviewed 22 Sept 2026
AU brokerage $0 (first eligible buy under $1,000, per security, per day)
Australian sharesInternational sharesETFsOptions
CommSec
VerifiedA Commonwealth Bank of Australia product
ASXBVMEAMS+14CHESS-sponsoredSMSF
CHESS-sponsored
Your shares are registered directly in your name on the ASX under your own Holder Identification Number (HIN), rather than being held by the broker on your behalf.
Why it matters
Because the holding is in your name, you can usually move it to another broker without selling first. Transfer fees may apply.
Sources: ASX — Holder management, ASX — Settlement
Last reviewed 22 Sept 2026
AU brokerage from $5 * tiered by trade value, see profile
Australian sharesInternational sharesETFsOptions
eToro Share Trading
VerifiedA eToro AUS Capital Limited product
ASXNASDAQNYSECustodialIndividual
Custodial
The broker, or a custodian it uses, holds the legal title to these shares on your behalf. You keep the benefits of owning them, but the holding isn't registered in your own name and has no personal HIN.
Why it matters
Moving to another broker can be harder than with a CHESS-sponsored holding, so it's worth checking the provider's transfer rules.
Sources: ASX — Company default FAQs
Last reviewed 22 Sept 2026
AU brokerage US$1 or US$2 may apply when opening and closing a stock position
Australian sharesInternational sharesETFs
Interactive Brokers Australia
VerifiedA Interactive Brokers Australia Pty. Ltd. product
ASXNASDAQNYSECustodialTrustSMSF
Custodial
The broker, or a custodian it uses, holds the legal title to these shares on your behalf. You keep the benefits of owning them, but the holding isn't registered in your own name and has no personal HIN.
Why it matters
Moving to another broker can be harder than with a CHESS-sponsored holding, so it's worth checking the provider's transfer rules.
Sources: ASX — Company default FAQs
Last reviewed 22 Sept 2026
AU brokerage $6 or 0.08%
Australian sharesInternational sharesETFsOptionsFuturesForexCFDs
moomoo
VerifiedA Moomoo Securities Australia Ltd product
ASXHKEXNASDAQ+1CHESS-sponsoredIndividualCompanyTrustSMSF
CHESS-sponsored
Your shares are registered directly in your name on the ASX under your own Holder Identification Number (HIN), rather than being held by the broker on your behalf.
Why it matters
Because the holding is in your name, you can usually move it to another broker without selling first. Transfer fees may apply.
Sources: ASX — Holder management, ASX — Settlement
Last reviewed 22 Sept 2026
AU brokerage A$3 or 0.03% of transaction value, whichever is greater
Australian sharesInternational sharesETFsOptions
Stake
VerifiedA Stakeshop Pty Ltd product
ASXNASDAQNYSECHESS-sponsoredSMSF
CHESS-sponsored
Your shares are registered directly in your name on the ASX under your own Holder Identification Number (HIN), rather than being held by the broker on your behalf.
Why it matters
Because the holding is in your name, you can usually move it to another broker without selling first. Transfer fees may apply.
Sources: ASX — Holder management, ASX — Settlement
Last reviewed 22 Sept 2026
AU brokerage $3 or 0.01%
Australian sharesInternational sharesETFsBonds
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LearnBrokerage fees in AustraliaUnderstand flat, percentage, minimum and conditional brokerage rules.LearnCHESS sponsorship vs custodyUnderstand legal ownership, beneficial interests and HIN-based holdings.LearnWhat is a HIN?Learn how HINs identify CHESS-sponsored holders and how they differ from SRNs.LearnFractional shares in AustraliaResearch ownership, fees and transfer restrictions for fractional investing.
