The Australian sharemarket makes up less than 2% of the world’s international sharemarkets by
market capitalisation. Now it’s easy to access most of the other 98% of international shares, with a
CommSec international account. As a CommSec international equities client, you can trade on more
than 30 leading international sharemarkets, including the New York Stock Exchange, NASDAQ,
the London Exchange and the Tokyo Exchange. All with the same speed and convenience as trading
shares at home.
Best of all, you’ll benefit from CommSec’s low international trading brokerage, starting at
USD$65.00 or 0.75% a trade (whichever is greater).*
Please call the CommSec International desk on 1300 361 170, open 24 hours a day on US trading
days if you wish to discuss or trade your certificates.
*Brokerage applicable for trades of US equities, bonds and managed funds.
Earn by investing in what you know
- The scenario
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Angela prefers to invest in companies that manufacture products she likes and understands. Working in a marketing company, Angela uses Apple products every day, and personally loves her iPhone. She decides that Apple's products are so good that the company may make a good investment.
- The strategy
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On 1st March 2006, Angela invested USD$10,000 in Apple Inc (ticker code: AAPL) via her CommSec international account directly into the NASDAQ. She bought 144 shares on the open at $69.1 per share.
- The result
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By 31st March 2011, Angela’s investment had grown in value to US$50,436 (US$348.51 per share), or a return of 404.36%.
* Source: Bloomberg
Dividends, taxes and brokerage have not been taken into account. Investing in overseas markets exposes you to risks related to movements in foreign currency exchange rates.
This example is for illustrative purposes only. The name and identifying features do not reflect any particular person; any resemblance to a real person is coincidental. The securities mentioned on this page are given as examples only; this does not represent a recommendation from CommSec to buy, sell or hold any securities. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.
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Leading global exchanges |
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North America |
New York Stock Exchange
NASDAQ
American Stock Exchange
Includes equities, foreign denominated bonds, managed funds and Options
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USD$65.00 or 0.75%, whichever is greater 1
Additional brokerage of USD$1.10 per contract applies to US Option trades.
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Canada |
Additional fee of CAD$0.015 per share |
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Asia |
Japan |
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Hong Kong |
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United Kingdom 2 |
London Stock Exchange |
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Other markets |
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Asia-Pacific |
Indonesia
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USD$130.00 or 1.00%, whichever is greater1 |
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New Zealand
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Philippines
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Singapore
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Thailand
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Europe and
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Austria
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Belgium
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Denmark
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Finland
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France
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Germany
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Ireland
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Israel
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Italy
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Luxembourg
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The Netherlands
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Norway
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Portugal
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Spain
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Sweden
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Switzerland
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Turkey
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1 For all limit and market orders which are not fully executed
in the same trading day, normal brokerage will be charged for the total portion
executed per day. Brokerage charges may be converted and applied in the local currency.
This may result in variances in the US dollar equivalent brokerage being applied.
2 A stamp duty of 50 basis points may apply to buy trades
executed on the London Stock Exchange. The provision of services in all markets
is subject to prior approval by CommSec. The available markets may be varied at
any time without notice.
Brokerage - Please note effective 1st April 2009
Fees
Exchange fees and other regulatory fees also apply. Exchange fees may be different
for each exchange you trade on.
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Custody fee for inactive accounts 1
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USD$68.00 per year
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Outgoing account transfers to either another
custodian or direct registration to client.
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USD$100.00 per transfer
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Foreign Securities Custody Fee
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USD$2.00 per non-US holding of security per month, per account
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Posted trade confirmation fee
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USD$1.80 per trade confirmation
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1 Custody fees are assessed to accounts defined as inactive;
that is, accounts holding a security position for a calendar year (1 January to
31 December) without generating a trade, or margin interest of USD$100 or more.
Systematic reinvestment activity in mutual funds and/or exchange activity in mutual
funds will be considered as a trade. However dividend reinvestment activity is not
considered as a trade.
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