Exchange Traded Options
| Trade Execution | Minimum* | Above Minimum* (flat) |
| Internet (also charged upon exercise or assignment of the option) |
$34.95 up to $10,000 in premium |
0.35% (above $10,000) |
| Phone (also charged upon exercise or assignment of the option) |
$54.60 up to $10,000 in premium |
0.54% (above $10,000) |
*All of the above brokerage rates are on a per trade basis and include GST
| ETO ASX Clear fees per contract | Amount per contract1 |
| Equity Option Contract (Open/Close) |
$0.13 (GST exclusive) |
| Equity Option Contract (Exercise/Assignment) |
$0.05 (GST exclusive) |
| Index Option Contract (Open/Close) |
$0.45 (GST exclusive) |
| Index Option Contract (Exercise/Assignment) |
$0.35 (GST exclusive) |
1ASX Clear fees have been set out on a GST exclusive basis as the total GST may be rounded in accordance with the GST law.
For a complete list of potential fees and charges that may apply to your Options account, please read our Financial Services Guide(PDF, 1539kb).
Fees and rates are subject to change
OTC CFDs Costs
For Electronic Trading Platform charges using CommSecIRESS please refer to CommSecIRESS
Commission rates start from 0.125% of the Contract Value of the CFD position (subject to a minimum of AUD$14.95).
| - | Brokerage payable on opening and on closing an OTC CFD | Example |
| Internet trades |
0.125% of the Contract Value of the OTC CFD, subject to a minimum of AUD$14.95. |
Where the Closing Value is AUD$100,000 when you close your OTC CFD position, the brokerage payable on close will be AUD$125.00. |
| Telephone trades |
0.25% of the Contract Value of the OTC CFD, subject to a minimum of AUD$54.60. |
Where you enter into an OTC CFD with an Open Contract Value of AUD$100,000, the brokerage payable when you enter into the OTC CFD will be AUD$250.00. |
| Advised |
| - |
Not more than 0.35% of the Contract Value, subject to a minimum of AUD$70. |
You agree with your advisor that the brokerage rate on your OTC CFD account will be 0.25% and you enter into an OTC CFD with an Open Contract Value of AUD$100,000. The brokerage payable when you enter will be AUD$250.00. |
Non-AUD trades Brokerage payable on opening and on closing an OTC CFD |
| Non-advised |
Internet |
Phone |
| Japan |
0.14% of the Contract Value of the OTC CFD, subject to a minimum of JPY1500. |
0.25% of the Contract Value of the OTC CFD, subject to a minimum of JPY3000. |
| Singapore |
0.14% of the Contract Value of the OTC CFD, subject to a minimum of SGD$19.95. |
0.25% of the Contract Value of the OTC CFD, subject to a minimum of SGD$39.90. |
| New Zealand |
0.185% of the Contract Value of the OTC CFD, subject to a minimum of NZD$19.95. |
0.25% of the Contract Value of the OTC CFD, subject to a minimum of NZD$39.90. |
| Hong Kong |
0.25% of the Contract Value of the OTC CFD, subject to a minimum of HKD$90.00. |
0.30% of the Contract Value of the OTC CFD, subject to a minimum of HKD$120.00. |
| New markets |
For new international markets that CommSec makes available, the rate at which brokerage is charged will be advised to you at the time of trading but will not be more than: Internet trades: 1.00% of the Contract Value of the OTC CFD, subject to a minimum of USD$100.00. Telephone trades: 1.50% of the Contract Value of the OTC CFD, subject to a minimum of USD$100.00. |
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| Advised |
| - |
Not more than 2.00% of the Contract Value, subject to a minimum of USD$100.00. |
Some international markets have trading charges. CommSec will pay local market trading charges on your behalf where they are applicable. |
For a complete list of potential fees and charges that may apply to your account, please read our Financial Services Guide (PDF, 1539kb).
ASX CFDs Costs
When you open, and when you close, an ASX CFD position you will need to pay brokerage costs to CommSec. Brokerage including GST listed below is charged in the currency of the ASX CFD contract.
| Product | Channel | Minimum | Percentage |
| ASX Australian Equity CFD |
Internet trades Telephone trades |
14.95 54.6 |
0.11 0.11 |
| S&P/ASX 200 Index |
Internet trades Telephone trades |
14.95 54.6 |
0.055 0.11 |
| Foreign Indices |
Internet trades Telephone trades |
- - |
0.055 0.11 |
| Commodities |
Internet trades Telephone trades |
- - |
0.055 0.11 |
| Currency pair |
Internet trades Telephone trades |
- - |
0.055 0.11 |
Volume discounts are available on application for high frequency or volume traders.
ASX CFD Interest rates
Interest paid on Free Equity balances
For AUD balances, you receive interest at the RBA Target Overnight Cash rate as the Base Rate minus 1.5%. Foreign currency rates are based on the prevailing foreign currency market interest rate, which may vary to reflect business costs.
Rate:
AUD: 4.75%
USD: 0%
Interest paid on open positions
Open long positions: You pay interest at the RBA Base Rate plus 1.5% (currently 6.25% DR)
Open short positions: You receive interest at the Base Rate minus 1.5% (currently 3.25% CR)
The information on this site has been prepared without taking account of the objectives, financial situation or needs of any particular individual. For this reason, any individual should, before acting on the information on this site, consider the appropriateness of the information, having regards to the individual’s objectives, financial situation and needs, and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice. A Product Disclosure Statement for ASX CFD issued by Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067 254 399 AFSL 238814 is available from www.commsec.com.au and should be considered before making any decision about the product. Fees and charges apply.