Trade international shares from zero commission1 on our share trading account
Many people prefer to save costs when trading as this can make their capital go a bit further. Learn more about how to trade international shares on zero commission.1
Start trading today. For account opening enquiries call 1800 601 799 between 9am and 6pm (AEDT) weekdays, or email newaccounts.au@ig.com.
Contact us: 1800 601 799
Start trading today. For account opening enquiries call 1800 601 799 between 9am and 6pm (AEDT) weekdays, or email newaccounts.au@ig.com.
Contact us: 1800 601 799
Market access
Access over 13,000 popular US and international shares
Competitive pricing
Buy and own shares in international companies at competitive pricing1
Extended hours
Trade pre-and post-market on key US shares with our extended hours
Award-winning platform3
Trade from one account around the clock, wherever you are
What stocks can I trade commission-free1?
By using the instant currency conversion facility on your share trading account, you can buy some of the world’s most sought-after international shares and pay zero commission.1
Here’s a list of some of the top shares you can trade with us on zero commission:
Our commission-free shares include:
- US stocks from the S&P 500, DOW 30, NASDAQ 100 and many other small cap equities
- UK stocks from the FTSE 100, FTSE 250 and many other small cap equities
- German stocks from the DAX, HDAX and MDAX
- Irish stocks from the ISEQ
- US stocks
- UK stocks
Prices above are subject to our website terms and conditions. Prices are indicative only. All shares prices are delayed by at least 15 mins. " >
Prices above are subject to our website terms and conditions. Prices are indicative only. All shares prices are delayed by at least 15 mins.
Prices above are subject to our website terms and conditions. Prices are indicative only. All shares prices are delayed by at least 15 mins. " >
Prices above are subject to our website terms and conditions. Prices are indicative only. All shares prices are delayed by at least 15 mins.
You can also trade Australian shares with us, including shares from the ASX 200, ASX 300 and a selection of small cap equities. However, these do incur competitive commission charges.
How does zero commission affect returns?
Paying commissions could reduce the actual amount you use to open a position, which may well reduce your returns over time. Commission-free trading, on the other hand, could maximise the amount you can put down and increase the potential to grow your returns, especially by compounding over time.
The effects of commission-free trading over time
To show the effects of compounding when using commission-free trading vs a similar investment with a $10 commission over a 10-year period, we’ve compiled the table below as an example.
The assumption made is an opening deposit of $1000, with monthly deposits of $100 and an annual return of 10%. To maximise growth, an assumption is made that returns are re-invested into the portfolio. Zero commission trading yielded an additional $2042.02 in returns compared to trading with a $10 commission.
Note that you may incur some charges and fees when trading with us. Fee rates may be higher when selecting instant conversion.
| Zero commission | $10 commission fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Opening deposit | $1000 | $990 |
| Return earned on deposits | $9754.58 | $8922.56 |
| Total return value | $22,754.58 | $20,712.56 |
| Difference | $2042.02 | |
See how we compare*
| CommSec | CMC Markets | Nabtrade | IG | Saxo | ANZ | Westpac | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commission US shares | US$29.95 | $03 | $19.95 | $0 | US$4 | $59.95 | US$19.95 |
| Commission UK shares | US$ $39.955 | $03 | $14.954 | $0 | £8 | $59.954 | US$57.95 |
| Commission Germany shares | US$ $39.955 | $59.953 | $14.954 | $0 | €10 | $59.954 | US$115 |
| Commission Ireland shares | US$ $39.955 | $59.953 | $14.954 | $0 | €12 | $59.954 | US$115 |
| FX conversion fee | 0.60% | 0.60% | 0.50% - 0.80% | 0.70% | 0.75% | 0.60% | 0.60% |
| Subscription or custody fee** | N/A | N/A | N/A | $0 | 0.12% monthly | N/A | N/A |
* Active: trading average size $8000 and with account funded up to $250,000.
**Other fees and charges may apply. Please refer to the cost and charges page.
Open an account now
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Fast execution on a huge range of markets
Enjoy flexible access to more than 17,000 global markets, with reliable execution
Deal seamlessly, wherever you are
Trade on the move with our natively designed, award-winning trading app
Feel secure with a trusted provider
With 48 years of experience, we’re proud to offer a truly market-leading service
Open an account now
Open an account now
Fast execution on a huge range of markets
Enjoy flexible access to more than 17,000 global markets, with reliable execution
Deal seamlessly, wherever you are
Trade on the move with our natively designed, award-winning trading app
Feel secure with a trusted provider
With 48 years of experience, we’re proud to offer a truly market-leading service
What other costs are involved?
Foreign exchange fees
Currencies from applicable transactions will be converted in real-time, based on the best available bid/offer exchange rates and an additional 0.7% admin fee.
Share transfers
In most cases, you can transfer any of your existing stocks to your share trading account for free.7
Get extended hours share trading on US stocks
Pre- and post-market trading enables you to take a position on key US shares outside normal market hours.
Most Australian traders can only trade the US stock markets from 11.30pm to 6am AEST (next day), however, you can trade for much longer with our extended hours.
- Share trading on All Session US shares
9pm to 7.30am (next day) Monday to Thursday, and 9pm Friday to 7am Saturday (AEST)
You'll find our extended trading hours markets labelled ‘All Session’, to distinguish them from the shares that can only be traded in normal US market hours.
Extended hours trading times
Invest on our award-winning platform and app2
With us, you’ll be trading with an industry recognised and award-winning trading platform and mobile app that cater for all your dealing needs.7 With our mobile app, you can open, edit, monitor, close your positions and manage your risk on the go – wherever you are.
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1 Commission-free trading is provided to clients using our instant currency conversion facility when buying US and international shares online. Clients who choose to convert currencies
manually will pay commission of 2 cents per share with a minimum charge of $10 on US stocks.For European markets, we charge £10 / €10 per trade or 0.1%, whichever is higher.
For orders placed by telephone, see the full list of our share trading charges.
2 Best Finance App, Best Multi-Platform Provider and Best Platform for the Active Trader as awarded at the ADVFN International Financial Awards 2024.
3 Minimum trade value of $1000 for the above market
4 Minimum commission charge
5 Taxes and market fees put through at cost
6 A $50 fee is charged for issuer-sponsored transfers
7 Awarded Canstar's 5-Star Rating for the Trader and Active Investor categories in 2022
