Invest in Exchange-traded Funds in Australia
Gain access to over 200 ETFs on the ASX and build your diversified portfolio.
- CHESS-sponsored trades on ETFs from $3
- Diversify into U.S. & emerging markets
- REITs, LICs, bonds and more assets available
Why invest in ETFs on the ASX with Stake?
Diversification
Access over 200 Australian exchange-traded funds to easily diversify your portfolio.
Cost savings
Investing in ASX ETFs is more cost-efficient than buying the underlying assets individually.
Simple brokerage
Buy ETFs in Australia with Stake and pay just $3 brokerage for trades up to $30,000.
CHESS sponsorship
Keep your Australian ETFs under your name and unique HIN when you buy them with Stake.
Two huge markets. One powerful platform.
Buy and sell shares, ETFs, bonds, OTC stocks, REITs, hybrid securities and more on Stake
Easy ASX investing
- 2,000+ Aussie stocks, ETFs and more
- A$3 brokerage on trades up to A$30k
- CHESS-sponsored trades
Unrivalled Wall St access
- 6,000+ U.S. stocks, ETFs, OTCs and more
- US$3 brokerage on trades up to US$30k
- Buy fractional shares with as little as US$10
Diversify with U.S. ETFs
- Access the biggest U.S. ETFs such as SPY, IVV, VOO and QQQ
- US$3 brokerage on trades up to US$30k
- Invest in exchange-traded funds with as little as US$10
How we compare
Compare Stake’s brokerage fees with other CHESS-sponsored platforms
Trade Amount |  | CommSec | NAB | SelfWealth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
$0 - $1,000 | $3 | $5.00 (with CDIA) | $9.95 | $9.50 |
$1,001 - $5,000 | $3 | $10.00 - $19.95 (with CDIA) | $14.95 | $9.50 |
$5,001 - $10,000 | $3 | $19.95 (with CDIA) | $19.95 | $9.50 |
$10,001 - $20,000 | $3 | $29.95 (with CDIA) | $19.95 | $9.50 |
$20,001 - $25,000 | $3 | $29.95 (with CDIA) | 0.11% | $9.50 |
$25,001 - $30,000 | $3 | 0.12% (with CDIA) | 0.11% | $9.50 |
$30,000+ | 0.01% | 0.12% (with CDIA) | 0.11% | $9.50 |
Last reviewed: 30 May 2025. The information displayed in the pricing comparison table is not exhaustive and is subject to changes. For up-to-date competitor pricing and product offerings, visit their websites. Please check our pricing PDF for details.
Learn more about the benefits of trading with a CHESS-sponsored platform.
The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) requires a minimum investment of A$500 (excluding brokerage) when purchasing shares in any ASX-listed security for the first time. This is known as the ‘Minimum Marketable Parcel' (MMP) of shares. The MMP applies to all CHESS-sponsored trades.
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How to invest in ETFs in Australia
- Download Stake and sign up in minutes
- Activate Stake AUS
- Deposit funds
- Choose your ASX-listed ETF
- Place an order
Check out our comprehensive guide on how to invest in ETFs in Australia to learn more.
Why start investing in ETFs in Australia?
Exchange-traded funds vs stocks
ETFs are funds comprised of multiple underlying assets that can be bought and sold in one transaction like any other security. Meanwhile, stocks are singular assets: shares in one particular company. Learn about ETFs vs stocks and which is right for you.
There's an ETF for everyone
You have access to over 2,000 ASX securities on Stake. Aside from individual stocks, A-REITs, hybrid securities and LICs, you can also buy a variety of different Australian ETFs. These can include Australian equity, global equity, index funds, currency, fixed income and commodity ETFs. Not to mention over 1,000 U.S. ETFs on Stake Wall St.
Passive vs active Australian ETFs
Exchange-traded funds can be classified as active or passive depending on their management. Passive ETFs aim to replicate a broader index/market such as the S&P 500 or even heavy metal mining. Active exchange-traded funds seek to exceed market expectations, run by fund managers who decide which securities to include in the portfolio. Choosing between active and passive ETFs will depend on your current financial strategy and long-term investing goals. Check out our stock comparison tool and compare over 200 ASX-listed ETFs.
Keep building your investing experience
Signing up is just the beginning. Check out The Stake Desk and follow us on Instagram to stay up to date with the Australian market and more. Our Stake Academy articles in particular help you get upskilled. When you’re ready to sharpen your trading further, Stake Black is a premium membership that unlocks advanced tools and features like Course of Sales and Market Depth.
See the full list of most traded Australian shares on Stake.
Data as of 31 August 2023 for share price and market cap. The information displayed in the table is based on trade volume on Stake's trading platform for the previous month and should not be relied on to make investment decisions. This is for information purposes only and is not a recommendation to invest in the securities listed. It does not constitute financial product advice. We recommend that you do your own research and consider your own personal financial needs, objectives and circumstances before making any investment decision. Stake does not accept any responsibility for any decisions made based on the data provided.
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Transfer your existing ASX shares to Stake (min. A$1,000) and secure a year of free brokerage on Stake AUS trades up to A$30,000. It’s paperless, fast and only takes a few minutes to initiate.
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