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AU SHARES TRADING

WHAT ARE AU SHARES?

Australian shares are essentially fragments of ownership in Australian businesses. By participating in shares trading, you can trade some of the largest businesses that are listed on the Australian Securities Exchange such as Westpac Banking Corp (WBC), ANZ Group Holdings (ANZ), Flight Centre Travel Group (FLT), Pilbara Minerals (PLS), and more.

Trading Australian shares provides traders with the opportunity to partake in the economic growth of Australia, from its mighty mining sector to its burgeoning tech industry.

Trade over 50 ASX-listed companies through Vantage’s range of Australian Stock CFDs, from just $5 per trade.

WHY TRADE AU SHARES WITH VANTAGE?

  • AU SHARES

    Flexible Lot Sizes
    Starting with 0.1 Lot

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    Give AU shares trading a go with as little as 0.1 lot, representing a range of flexible contract sizes.

  • AU SHARES

    Tight Spreads On
    RAW ECN Accounts 

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    With competitive spreads from 0.0*, trade the world's most traded forex pairs at minimum cost.
    *Other fees may be applicable

  • AU SHARES

    Trade
    On The Go

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    Buy and sell AU shares anytime. React swiftly to news on our trading platform and mobile app.

  • AU SHARES

    Low & Transparent
    Costs

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    Start trading with $0 deposit fees* with no hidden fees.
    *Other fees may be applicable

  • AU SHARES

    Free Educational
    Material

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    Equip yourself with AU shares trading knowledge through free educational materials on Vantage Academy.

  • AU SHARES

    Fast Execution
    Speeds Trade

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    Lightning-fast trade execution speed to ensure you don’t miss out on market movements.

  • AU SHARES

    Risk Management
    Tools

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    Vantage offers negative balance protection, price alerts and stop loss tools to help you better manage your downside risk. 

  • AU SHARES

    MT5 Account

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    Get access to AU shares markets with powerful MetaTrader 5 trading platforms. 

HOW DOES AU SHARES TRADING WORK WITH VANTAGE?

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    Open a live account with Vantage and be verified

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    Deposit funds to your newly created account

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    Analyse the stock markets before deciding to buy and sell stocks

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    Open and monitor your first trading position

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    When you think it’s time, close the position to complete the trade

Popular AU Shares Specification

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AMP

AMP Limited

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 TRADE

A2M

The A2 Milk Company

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FLT

Flight Centre Travel

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 TRADE

IGO

IGO Ltd

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 TRADE

QAN

Qantas Airways

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 TRADE

IAG

Insurance Australia

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 TRADE

ASX

ASX Limited

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 TRADE

PLS

Pilbara Minerals Ltd

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SUN

Suncorp Group Limited

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 TRADE

S32

South32 Limited

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 TRADE
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  • AU SHARES

    Best CFD
    Broker Global

    Grand Brands Magazine

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    Best Trade
    Execution

    Global Forex Awards

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    Best Professional
    Trading Platform

    Professional Trader Awards

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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    What is ASX in trading?

    ASX stands for the Australian Securities Exchange which is the stock exchange in Australia and is one of the world’s top-10 listed exchange measured by market capitalisation.

    The ASX allows traders to trade various financial products from Australia ranging from shares, bonds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), warrants, options and futures By opening a Vantage trading account, you will be able to trade AU share CFDs.
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    How do I trade ASX stocks?

    You can start by setting up a trading account with Vantage. Then, fund your account using our range of convenient funding methods, all available without any deposit fees. Next, select your preferred ASX stocks and open a position. You can choose to close the position anytime, or set a stop-loss or take-profit order.

    If you’re completely new to trading Australian shares, you can tap on our library of free educational materials to better understand the product and trading strategies.
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    What is the Australian equivalent of the S&P 500?

    The S&P/ASX 200 Index is the Australian equivalent of the S&P 500. This is used to benchmark the top 200 largest stocks by float-adjusted market capitalisation in the ASX.

    The ASX selects index constituents exclusively from eligible companies listed on its platform. Inclusion in the index requires a company to be listed on the ASX, regardless of whether it is a primary or secondary listing. A secondary listing refers to a situation where a company's primary listing is on a different exchange or in another country.
  • 4

    Can anyone trade in the AU stock market?

    Yes, anyone can trade in the AU stock market as long as you have a valid and funded trading account. Simply sign up for a trading account with Vantage, and upon account verification, enjoy trading with commissions as low as $5 per trade on all AU stocks.

    To help you understand better, be sure to visit our library of free educational materials and articles. These resources will improve your understanding of the AU stock market before you begin trading.
  • 5

    Is it good to trade in AU shares?

    Trading in AU shares, like any trading decision, involves potential benefits and risks that should be carefully considered.

    Understanding the nature of the stock market and the various factors that can cause prices to fluctuate is important. It's recommended to thoroughly research your trading options and possibly seek advice from a financial advisor or professional before engaging in AU shares trading.

    You can also visit our library of free educational materials and articles to help improve your understanding before you begin trading AU shares.