Betashares Direct vs other platforms

Betashares Direct is an investing platform designed to help you build wealth, your way. Invest in all ASX-traded ETFs and over [[shares]]+ shares with zero brokerage, or automate your investing for low monthly fees.

Refer to the PDS for information on interest retained by Betashares on cash balances and Portfolio fees.

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How does Betashares Direct compare?

For over a decade, Betashares has been helping Australians to financially progress. We currently serve over 1 million investors, and have been trusted with over [[aum]] of investors' capital, across more than 100 Betashares Funds.
Betashares Direct CommSec Stake CMC Superhero Pearler Selfwealth
Brokerage Fee (AUD) $0 Up to $1k: $5
$1k–$3k: $10
$3k–$10k: $19.95
$10k–$25k: $29.95
$25k: 0.12%		 $3 up to $30,000
then 0.01%		 $0 on first ASX buy
up to $1,000/day,
then $11 or 0.10%.		 $2 up to $20,000
then 0.01%		 $6.50 $9.50
ETFs
Shares
CGT reporting
Income reporting
Automatic investing Free (Up to 5 Betashares ETFs)
Available with portfolios		 $10 For Autoinvest, the minimum
per holding is set at $650
Pre-built portfolios
Custom portfolios
Minimum initial investment amount $10 $500 $500 $500 $10 $500 $500
Model
Custodial CHESS CHESS CHESS Custodial CHESS CHESS
Fractional investing on ASX
Platforms Web, Android, iOS Web, Android, iOS Web, Android, iOS Web, Android, iOS Web, Android, iOS Web, Android, iOS Web, Android, iOS
SMSF accounts
Trust accounts
Kids accounts
Joint accounts
Company accounts
The information above is accurate as at 19 March 2026.
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Built by Betashares

‘For over a decade, Betashares has been helping Australians to financially progress. We currently serve over 1 million investors, and have been trusted with over [[aum]] of investors capital, across more than 100 Betashares Funds.’
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Assets under management

[[etfs]]

ETFs across Australia/NZ

14+

Years serving clients

1M+

Australian investors served

How we make money

Unlike most online brokers and other platforms, Betashares Direct does not charge brokerage. We make no money from our clients buying or selling. Zero brokerage is not an ‘introductory offer’ - it’s a long-term commitment we've made to Betashares Direct users. We earn revenue from the management fees on Betashares ETFs, the low fees on managed and custom portfolios (for those who choose them), and interest on cash balances.

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Why we chose the custodial model

Smart tools, simple investing

The custodial model gives you more flexibility. Fractional investing. Free automatic investing. Ready-made or custom portfolios. Low minimum investments. Simple tax and CGT reporting. Plus, no CHESS paperwork, no complex setup, and no broker admin.

Secure and regulated

Your investments are securely held by a licensed custodian. You retain full beneficial ownership, and your assets stay separate from Betashares’ own funds. The custodial model is regulated by ASIC. Betashares partners with an independent custodian to keep your investments safe and accessible at all times.

Zero brokerage investing

Fractional investing, dividend reinvestments, automatic investing and portfolios go further with zero brokerage. The custodial model cuts CHESS-related costs. You do not pay trading fees or individual CHESS registration charges.
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