Invest in US stocks with confidence

Invest in US stocks with confidence

Invest in US stocks with confidence

Over 8,000 US stocks and ETFs on the NYSE and the Nasdaq. 24x5 trading, day or night, five days a week.


Trade US shares as often as you like, with US$0 brokerage until 31 October.

Available now for new customers. Existing customers - your upgrade is coming. We'll let you know when it's ready.

Available now for new customers. Existing customers - your upgrade is coming. We'll let you know when it's ready.

Standard US$9.50 brokerage will apply after 31 October. $0 Brokerage, Instant FX, Fractional Trading and 24x5 trading is applicable to new customers.

Standard US$9.50 brokerage will apply after 31 October. $0 Brokerage, Instant FX, Fractional Trading and 24x5 trading is applicable to new customers.

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$0 BROKERAGE on unlimited trades

Pay no brokerage on US share trades with Selfwealth until 31 October.

US$9.50 will apply thereafter.

INSTANT FX

Add Australian dollars, trade in US dollars.

Your money converts at the live rate the moment you add it.

FRACTIONAL TRADING

No need to buy a whole share.

Invest in a slice of any US stock or ETF from as low as $1.

$0 BROKERAGE on unlimited trades

Pay no brokerage on US share trades with Selfwealth until 31 October.

US$9.50 will apply thereafter.

INSTANT FX

Add Australian dollars, trade in US dollars.

Your money converts at the live rate the moment you add it.

FRACTIONAL TRADING

No need to buy a whole share.

Invest in a slice of any US stock or ETF from as low as $1.

Why choose Selfwealth to invest in US stocks and ETFs

Diversifying your investments to include international stocks is a core part of many successful strategies. Selfwealth has made it streamlined and straightforward to buy US stocks online with flat-fee $9.50 USD brokerage on every US trade, no matter the size. Choose from over 5,000 US stocks and over 3,000 US Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs), all from one place.

Rob Wilson, CFA, Director of Investment Strategy

Save on larger trades with Selfwealth

See how Selfwealthโ€™s simple and competitive brokerage compares.

Order value - USD

Order value
AUD

Selfwealth - USD

Selfwealth
AUD

Commsec - USD

Commsec
AUD

NabTrade - USD

NabTrade
AUD

Westpac - USD

Westpac
AUD

$5,001 trade
$9.50
$6.00
$19.95
$29.95
$10,001 trade
$9.50
$12.00
$19.95
$29.95
$50,001 trade
$9.50
$60.00
$55.00
$155.00
$100,001+ trade
$9.50
$120.00
$110.00
$310.00

*Foreign exchange fees are charged per currency conversion on each trade. NAB brokerage quotes in AUD.
Prices include GST and are current for online share trading orders as at 01/10/26.

*Foreign exchange fees are charged per currency conversion on each trade. NAB brokerage quotes in AUD.
Prices include GST and are current for online share trading orders as at 01/10/26.

Instant FX conversion

Add Australian dollars, trade in US dollars. Your money converts at the live rate the moment you add it, so you can trade straight away. No waiting days for funds to clear.

Convert AUD to USD and vice versa, instantly at the live rate. FX applies when you move money between your wallets, not on every trade, keeping your currency costs simple and visible from funding through to withdrawal.

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US Stocks

With the worldโ€™s largest economy and stock market, the US offers excellent opportunities and choice across its two major exchanges. Own stock units in Apple, Microsoft, Nvidia and countless more global giants with Selfwealth. 

ETFs

A popular investment option*, many investors are building and diversifying their portfolios to include US-based ETFs.

*Morningstar. (2024, July 30). Our favourite ETFs for exposure to the US share market. Morningstar Australia.  

Rob Wilson, CFA, Director of Investment Strategy

Power in every dollar with Fractional Trading

Investing in your favourite US stocks and ETFs is no longer limited by high price barriers.


With fractional trading on Selfwealth, you decide how much you want to invest. Invest as little as US$1 and own a slice of the stock or ETF you're after.

Get started in three easy steps

step 1
Create your account

Our simple online application will get you set up seamlessly. Have your ID ready and set up a free account.

Step 2
Deposit funds

Near real-time transfers from your preferred bank account via Osko, or within 1 to 2 business days via BPAY.


Step 3
Build your portfolio

Use the free Selfwealth app or the desktop platform to explore shares and ETFs, plus helpful features and insights.

FAQs

Who can access US$0 brokerage, instant FX conversion and 24/5 trading?

Can I transfer stocks from another provider?

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I'm new to Selfwealth, how do I open a US trading account?

How will dividends be paid for US stocks?

What is the ownership structure of the shares or cash?

What is a W-8BEN form for US trading?

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