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Westpac Share Trading


Why Westpac Share Trading?

  • Low brokerage fees – starting from $19.95 or 0.11% trade value (whichever is greater)^
  • A range of investment options – 2,200+ Australian shares on ASX and Cboe, plus global markets, ETFs, bonds and more
  • Dedicated support – email or call Mon-Fri, 8am-7pm
  • Sustainalytics ESG Risk Ratings – risk ratings to assist in developing responsible investment strategies.
  • Westpac Share Trading app – trade on the go.

Westpac Trader Advantage

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

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Trade from $19.95^

When you settle your trades with a Westpac Cash Investment Account or Westpac Online Investment Loan.

Or you can choose to link your existing Australian bank account and trade from $29.95.^

Westpac Cash Investment Account

The Westpac Cash Investment Account has been designed with Westpac share investors in mind by offering access to low brokerage, competitive interest, convenient features and seamless trade settlements.

You can open a Cash Investment Account as a part of your application to join Westpac Share Trading.

 

 

Westpac Online Investment Loan

Borrow to invest with our simplified margin loan. Designed for direct investors and integrated with a Westpac Share Trading account, it may help build a diversified share portfolio.

You can apply for a Westpac Online Investment Loan as a part of your application to join Westpac Share Trading.

 

 

Trade on the go

No matter where you are, you can trade, research and manage your share portfolio with the Westpac Share Trading app - our smartphone optimised trading platform.

The Westpac Share Trading app has been awarded Mozo's 'Exceptional Share Trading App' award for the fourth year in a row.

 

       

Key features

  • Free and unlimited alerts service
  • Trade Australian shares, warrants and Exchange Traded Funds
  • View, create and edit watchlists from your smartphone
  • View live prices, announcements, charts and news
  • View the portfolio value of all your linked equity accounts.

 

Westpac Share Trading App

Access to a range of investments and powerful tools

A Westpac Share Trading account allows you to invest in a range of investment types and gives you access to a powerful suite of tools to help new and experienced investors trade smarter.

Frequently asked questions

Existing Westpac Banking clients: You can log in when prompted in the application process to pre-populate your details and verify your identity.

I'm new to Westpac: Simply have two forms of identification ready.

Things you should know

^ Trade online from $19.95 or 0.11% of the trade value (whichever is greater) when you settle through a Westpac Cash Investment Account, Westpac Online Investment Loan, or DIY Super Working Account. Please refer to the FSG for full brokerage rates. The Westpac Cash Investment Account and Online Banking are issued by Westpac Banking Corporation ABN 33 007 457 141 AFSL and Australian credit licence 233714. Conditions, fees and charges apply. Read the Terms and Conditions before deciding.

For full details, please refer to the Westpac Cash Investment Account Terms and Conditions (PDF 307KB) and the Westpac Securities Limited and Australian Investment Exchange Limited Financial Services Guides (PDF 138KB).

A target market determination has been made for this product. Please visit westpac.com.au/tmd for the target market determination.

 

Westpac Share Trading is a service provided through Westpac Securities Limited ABN 39 087 924 221, AFSL 233723 ("Westpac Securities") is a service provided by Australian Investment Exchange Ltd ABN 71 076 515 930, AFSL 241400 ("the Participant"), a market Participant of the Australian Securities Exchange Limited (ASX) and Cboe Australia, a clearing participant of ASX Clear Pty Limited and a settlement participant of ASX Settlement Pty Limited. The Participant is not authorised to carry on business in any jurisdiction other than Australia. Accordingly, the information contained in this website is directed to and available for Australian residents only

BT Securities Limited ABN 84 000 720 114 AFSL No. 233722 and Westpac Banking Corporation ABN 33 007 457 141 AFSL 233714 are together the issuers of the Westpac Online Investment Loan. The PDS for the Westpac Online Investment Loan and other disclosure documents are relevant when deciding whether to acquire or hold this product and can be obtained by phoning 1300 551 744 or online at www.westpac.com.au.

This information has been prepared without taking account of your objectives, financial situation or needs.

For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information, having regard to your objectives, financial situation and needs and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.

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