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What is Trader Advantage?

Trader Advantage is Westpac Share Trading’s exclusive program for active investors. The program was established to provide our most active and valued clients with exclusive benefits, as well as dedicated service and support. 

Who is eligible for Westpac Trader Advantage?

Westpac Trader Advantage is available for any trader with an annual brokerage spend of $5,000 or more1. Once you reach the threshold, the Trader Advantage team will be in contact to welcome you to the program.


Complimentary access to advanced trading tools

Exclusive dedicated relationship support

 

Complimentary access to premium research

 

Personalised management of large orders

 


Program inclusions

Service and Support

During periods of heightened market volatility when call volumes can surge, rest assured, we’ve got you covered. Direct lines of communication ensure we can service program members with priority and care.

Our dedicated Trader Advantage service representatives are available Monday to Friday, 8:00am -7:00pm (AEST)

Complimentary access to Sandstone Insights (a part of MST Financial)

Sandstone Insights produces comprehensive research on ASX listed stocks across all sectors in large, mid, small, and micro-cap companies. The research provides timely and actionable investment ideas with recommendations (Buy, Hold or Sell) on companies, along with Australian equity market strategy and commentary with longer-term insights and views.

Sandstone’s research and insights draw on the analysis produced for an Institutional audience and is re-purposed to suit the needs of private investors.

 

  • ASX stock specific research notes 
  • Intraday flash notes 
  • Equity market strategy
  • Sector and market commentary
  • Stock recommendations
  • First alert webinar calls
  • Webinars, bespoke webinars, and video content
  • Exclusive Q&A with senior management of ASX listed companies
  • Exclusive Westpac Trader Advantage seminars/events 

Complimentary access to Morningstar Premium

Morningstar Premium Research offers in depth analyses, recommendations, and access to a range of sophisticated tools and features. Premium features include Current Recommendation and Recommendation Changes, Model Portfolio Tool, and Corporate Events. 

Complimentary IRESS ViewPoint

IRESS ViewPoint is a professional trading platform designed for day traders, as well as active longer-term investors. IRESS ViewPoint offers real-time market data and the ability to trade Securities, Options, Warrants and Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) seamlessly on a single platform. The fully customisable layout allows you to select the information that is most relevant.

 

  • Trade Securities, Options, Warrants and ETFs on the same screen.
  • Prices and other data points continuously updated in real-time, so you can act on the market action as it happens.
  • Configurable monitors designed for viewing Option and Warrant quotes and valuations.

Management of Large Orders 

Receive personalised assistance with the management of market orders exceeding $1 million.

Complimentary Off Market Transfers

Complimentary off market transfers to, and between, existing Westpac Share Trading accounts

Things you should know

1 Annual brokerage threshold is calculated from 1 July to 30 June.

 

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