Here are answers to some of the most commonly asked questions. For more information, visit our Help Centre or reach out to our local Support team.
Betashares Direct gives you access to a wide range of investments all brokerage free. Choose from:
- All ASX-listed ETFs (from Betashares and other issuers)
- [[shares]]+ ASX-listed shares
- Expert-designed Managed Portfolios
- Custom Portfolios built with your choice of ETFs and shares.
Use our in-app screening tools and fund pages to help select the investments that are right for you.
You can open a range of account types, including:
- Individual
- Joint
- Trust
- SMSF
- Company
- Kids
All your eligible accounts can be managed under a single login, making it easy to switch between them.
To open an account, you must:
- Be an Australian tax resident
- Be at least 18 years old
- Have a valid Australian residential address
- Provide relevant identity documentation during onboarding.
Kids accounts are opened and operated by an individual (adult) on behalf of a person under the age of 18.
Betashares Direct is not currently available to non-Australian tax residents.
Once your account is verified, transfer money into your Betashares Direct Cash Wallet using a bank transfer or Osko. You can then use those funds to buy ETFs, shares and portfolios.
Want to invest regularly? Auto-Invest lets you schedule recurring deposits and investments into up to five Betashares ETFs to help build your portfolio over time.
You’ll pay $0 brokerage when buying or selling ASX-listed ETFs and shares through Betashares Direct.
Some portfolio products may have management or portfolio fees, and any interest earned on uninvested cash in the Cash Wallet is retained by Betashares. Refer to the Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) for full details on fees and costs
Yes. You can transfer eligible investments into Betashares Direct from another broker, including CHESS-sponsored holdings. You can also transfer your investments out to another broker at any time.
A transfer-out administration fee may apply. Transfer processes vary depending on your broker and how your investments are held.
You can start investing with as little as $10 through fractional investing on ETFs and shares, making it easy to get started with an amount that suits you.
Real support when you need it
Speak with our Sydney based team via in-app message, email or phone. We're available Monday to Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm.