Australian shares
Invest in ASX-listed shares and ETFs
Buy shares in over 2,300 companies and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX).
Why invest in Australian shares?
Access well-known Australian companies such as Qantas, Telstra, and Wesfarmers, as well as ETFs tracking indexes like the ASX 200—the top 200 companies listed on the ASX by market cap.
Diversification
Diversify your portfolio with over 2,200 Australian companies and ETFs. Investing across different countries and industries can help to spread your risk.
Fractional shares
Buy part of any share with any amount you like—there’s no minimum investment.
Close to home
Australia is New Zealand's largest trading partner, so many ASX-listed companies may feel familiar.
Automate your investing
Put your investing on repeat, and automatically reinvest any dividends you receive.
Auto-invest
Set the frequency and amount you want to regularly invest, and auto-invest will place the orders for you.
Auto-invest dividends
Invest any dividend you receive from a company or fund back into it automatically.
Fee caps
Make the most of capped transaction fees
No matter how large your order, your transaction fee will never be more than the fee caps.
Exchange | Max transaction fee per order |
|---|---|
US shares | up to $5 USD |
Australian shares | up to $15 AUD |
NZ shares | up to $25 NZD |
Fee caps apply on individual share orders. Currency exchange fees may apply.
How we compare
| Amount to invest (USD) | Sharesies | ASB Securities* | Craigs IP | Hatch | Stake | Tiger Brokers** |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $5 | $0.12 | $91.90 | $86.13 | $3.04 | Below Min | $0.07 |
| $50 | $1.20 | $92.80 | $86.69 | $3.27 | $5.00 | $0.68 |
| $100 | $2.41 | $93.80 | $87.31 | $3.52 | $5.00 | $1.35 |
| $200 | $4.82 | $95.80 | $88.56 | $4.02 | $5.03 | $2.71 |
| $500 | $7.53 | $101.80 | $92.31 | $5.52 | $8.03 | $3.76 |
| $1,000 | $10.03 | $111.80 | $98.56 | $8.02 | $13.03 | $5.51 |
| $10,000 | $55.03 | $302.00 | $302.19 | $53.02 | $103.03 | $37.01 |
| $25,000 | $130.03 | $755.00 | $755.47 | $128.02 | $253.03 | $89.51 |
*ASB Securities does not offer online trading of US Shares, it’s over the phone only.
**Tiger Brokers pricing determined using a price of $200 USD per share
Updated 9 March 2026. Fee amounts are for a single order in displayed currency, and include transaction and currency exchange fees from an NZD deposit—other fees may apply. Sharesies pricing is compared against competitors’ standard pricing accessed from their websites. For the most up-to-date competitor info, visit their websites. On Sharesies, top-ups and withdrawals can only be made in NZD.
Share transfers
Transfer your portfolio into Sharesies—it’s free on our end
We’ve waived our inward transfer fee, making it easy for you to consolidate any NZX, ASX, or US-listed shares you, your business, or your trust hold elsewhere into Sharesies. Plus, you could earn Airpoints™ on your transfers.
Ready to build your portfolio?
Here’s what you need to start investing with Sharesies in New Zealand.
Be 16 or over
For investing on behalf of someone under 18, we have Kids Accounts.
Valid ID and address
A valid NZ passport or driver licence works best—we also accept other ID.
NZ bank account
For getting money into and out of Sharesies.
Still have questions?
Yes, you can transfer ASX-listed shares and ETFs you own elsewhere into Sharesies—we don’t charge a fee for inward transfers (though the platform you’re transferring from might). Learn more about share transfers.
Yes, NZ residents can invest in ASX-listed shares through Sharesies. You don't need to be an Australian resident or set anything up locally in Australia.
No—you can fund your Sharesies wallet in NZD and Sharesies handles the currency conversion when you invest. There's no need to open an Australian bank account or hold AUD yourself.
Yes, converting NZD to AUD (and back when you sell) carries a currency exchange fee. This is separate from any transaction fee charged on the order itself.
Many ASX-listed Australian resident companies are exempt from the FIF regime under the exemption for ASX-listed Australian companies, but this depends on specific criteria. Read more about FIF income.
You're the beneficial owner of every ASX share you buy. The ASX shares in your account will be held on bare trust for you as the ultimate beneficial owner by Sharesies Nominee Limited. Read more about custody.
Orders for ASX-listed investments typically settle on a T+2 basis (two business days after the trade).
