A simple way to kick-start your investing journey

With CommSec Pocket you can get started with as little as $50 and build an investing portfolio over time.

Choose from ten themed ETFs and invest in something that appeals to you like tech, international companies, sustainability leaders or the biggest 200 companies on the Aussie market.

New to investing? Access easy-to-understand content along the way to get better acquainted with the share market.

 

Simplified investing. Anytime, anywhere

What are ETFs?

ETFs, or Exchange Traded Funds, are themed investment options that offer a simple way to diversify your portfolio. Just like shares, ETFs are traded on the stock market. The difference is, when you buy an ETF, you’re investing in a bundle of companies that represent a particular market or industry (e.g. technology or healthcare) rather than a specific company.

Every ETF in CommSec Pocket has a theme. Explore all the available options below, covering different industries, markets or countries.

To learn more about ETFs, check out the FAQs below.

Invest in what matters to you

Ten themed ETF options to choose from:

Start using Pocket in the CommBank app

What you need:

 

Get started

  1. Log into the CommBank app
  2. Tap the Investing tile on your app dashboard or Library
  3. Select Pocket ETFs
  4. Sign up in a few simple taps
  5. Start exploring and invest when you’re ready

You can also download the CommSec Pocket app from the App Store or Google Play.

 

Remember, investing carries risk. Read this article before making your first investment.

Your questions answered

CommSec Pocket can be a great way to start if you’re new to investing.

With just 10 investment options to pick from, CommSec Pocket makes it easier to decide what to invest in. You can choose to invest in one, some, or all of the options.

CommSec Pocket allows you to build a discipline in investing through the option of automated fortnightly or monthly investments. And it makes investing more affordable, allowing you to invest as little as $50 with a transparent pay-as-you-trade fee. With no on-going account fees, ever.

The ETFs are issued and managed by leading ETF fund managers. They are not issued or managed by CommSec.

You’re investing in an Exchange Traded Fund (ETF). ETFs are traded on a stock exchange like listed shares.

Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) are traded on a stock exchange like listed shares. What makes an ETF different from shares is that an ETF is a basket of companies and assets, while a share represents an investment in just one company.

The composition of the basket is normally based on an “index”, which is a benchmark of companies that have the same characteristics. For instance, they could belong to the same market (think the ASX or US exchange), industry (like healthcare), theme (like sustainability), or the same strategy (like high-dividend companies).

You will own units in the ETF, while the ETF owns the underlying investment in the companies and assets. The ETFs are issued and managed by leading ETF fund managers. They are not issued or managed by CommSec.

 

With CommSec Pocket you can start investing with as little as $50 at a time. You can make a one-off investment, or set up regular investments to build your portfolio steadily over time.

There is no need to maintain a certain investment balance.

Whether you trade via the CommBank app or CommSec Pocket app, you'll pay $2 each time you invest or sell up to $1,000.

Trades over $1,000 are charged at 0.20% of the trade value. For example, a $1,100 trade will cost you $2.20 ($1,100 x 0.20%).

We don’t charge any ongoing account keeping fees, but we might charge other fees in some situations. For example, we debit your account 2 days after you buy – this is known as T+2 settlement. If you have insufficient funds when we try to debit, we may charge a late settlement fee of $10.

For more info, check our Financial Services Guide.

It costs nothing to have an account. Ever. Even if you don’t have any money invested.

When the market is open on business days, your order to invest will be fulfilled that day. Outside of those times, your order will be fulfilled when the market next opens. The details are in our Best Execution Statement.

We then debit your bank account two business days after your order is fulfilled. This is the standard process for investing in the share market: trade now and settle two business days later.

You can set up an automatic investment in an ETF every fortnight or month. Just decide how much you want to invest, the frequency and the start date, and the app will do the rest.

You’ll always be in control of the regular investment. The day before every investment cycle, the app will remind you of what’s about to happen. You can easily cancel it. And every six months, we’ll check in with you to see if you want to continue.

When you invest, you are buying an investment in ETFs. You can place an order to sell part or all of your investment at any time. The sale will occur when the share market is open on business days. You’ll receive the proceeds into your bank account two business days after the sale.

Yes. In NetBank and the CommBank app, you’ll be able to see how much you’ve invested with CommSec Pocket alongside your CommBank accounts.

If you select the Investing tile on your CommBank app dashboard or app library, you can explore the new investing experience. You’ll be able to explore, buy and sell all Pocket ETFs, and access key articles and insights on investing.

You’ll need to apply online for a CommBank transaction account – this normally takes about 5 minutes. Sign up now. Once you’ve received your NetBank ID, you can use it to open an account with CommSec Pocket. The reason you need a CommBank transaction account is because this is where we’ll debit or deposit funds when you buy or sell investments.

Rates and fees

When you trade through the app, you’ll pay $2 each time you invest or sell up to $1,000.

Trades over $1,000 are charged at 0.20% of the trade value. For example, a $1,100 trade will cost you $2.20 ($1,100 x 0.20%)

It costs nothing to have an account. Ever.

Cash is debited from your account 2 business days after your trade is done. This is when your trade settles. If there are insufficient funds when we debit, you’ll be charged a $10 Late Settlement Fee.

Each ETF provider charges a management fee for providing the ETF to investors. The fee ranges from 0.09% to 0.67% of your investment per year depending on the ETF. It’s not an out-of-pocket fee. Rather, it’s deducted from the ETF’s unit price. The fee is shown when you browse the investments. The fee is charged by the ETF provider, not by CommSec.

Fees apply for supplementary services. For more info, see our Financial Services Guide.

Financial Services Guide

The Financial Services Guide ("FSG") provides information about Commonwealth Securities to help you decide whether to use the financial services we offer.

CommSec Pocket Terms and Conditions

For a complete outline of your obligations when using CommSec Pocket, please review the product Terms and Conditions.

Download the CommSec Pocket Terms and Conditions

Best Execution Statement

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The following accounts are eligible for CommSec Pocket:

CDIA, Streamline Basic, Cash Management Call Account, Cash Investment Account, Smart Access, Complete Access, Cheque A/c Not Bearing Interest, Cheque A/c Bearing Interest, Private Banking Account, Premium Business Cheque Account, Accelerator Cash Account, Everyday Offset Account

This information is not advice and has been prepared without taking into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. You should consider the CommSec Pocket Terms and Conditions and Financial Services Guide for fees & charges, eligibility criteria and before making a decision about this product. Please consider the PDS for each ETF prior to making an investment decision.

CommSec Pocket is free to download however your mobile network provider may charge you for accessing data on your phone. CommSec Pocket terms and conditions are available on the app. CommSec Pocket is available for compatible iOS (iOS version 11+) and Android (operating system 5+) devices.

The CommBank app is free to download however your mobile network provider charges you for accessing data on your phone. The CommBank app is available on Android operating systems 6.0+ and iOS operating system 12.0+. Terms and conditions are available on the app. NetBank access with NetCode SMS is required.

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Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067 254 399 AFSL 238814 (CommSec) is a wholly owned but non-guaranteed subsidiary of the Commonwealth Bank of Australia ABN 48 123 123 124 AFSL 234945 and a market participant of ASX Limited and Cboe Australia Pty Limited (formerly Chi-X Australia Pty Ltd), a clearing participant of ASX Clear Pty Limited and a settlement participant of ASX Settlement Pty Limited.

This information is not advice and has been prepared without taking into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. You should consider its appropriateness for your circumstances. Investing carries risks. The value of your investment may go down as well as up. The minimum allowable size of your investment is subject to fluctuations in ETF unit prices. Brokerage is charged at $2 per trade, for trades up to $1,000 and 0.20% for trades above $1,000. Please consider the Financial Services Guide for fees and charges. To operate a CommSec Pocket account, you’ll need an eligible CommBank transaction account.

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Disclaimer

© Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067 254 399 AFSL 238814 (CommSec) is a wholly owned but non-guaranteed subsidiary of the Commonwealth Bank of Australia ABN 48 123 123 124 AFSL 234945. CommSec is a Market Participant of ASX Limited and Cboe Australia Pty Limited, a Clearing Participant of ASX Clear Pty Limited and a Settlement Participant of ASX Settlement Pty Limited.

The information on this page has been prepared without taking into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. For this reason, any individual should, before acting on this information, consider the appropriateness of the information, having regards to their objectives, financial situation or needs, and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.

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