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Invest in US shares

Take your pick from thousands of companies and funds listed on the Nasdaq, New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), and Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE).

US companies and funds

This is only a fraction of the companies and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) you can invest in on the Sharesies platform.

Why invest in US shares?

  • Diversification

    A diversified portfolio might include investments in a range of different companies, sectors, and countries. US exchanges give you a huge variety to choose from.

  • Huge market

    The exchanges in the US have the biggest market capitalisation (total value of shares that can be traded) in the world.

  • Global access

    Many multinational companies take advantage of the scale of US stock exchanges.

Buy shares on three US exchanges

Pick your favourite companies and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) from the three largest stock exchanges in the United States.

Nasdaq

The Nasdaq mainly trades companies related to digital technology, as well as some financial, consumer, biotech, and industrial companies. Apple, Amazon, Netflix, and Tesla all trade on this exchange.

New York Stock Exchange

Located on Wall Street in Manhattan, the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) is the largest stock exchange in the world by market capitalisation. Many of the oldest publicly traded US companies are on this exchange.

Chicago Board Options Exchange

The Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) is the second largest US equities operator. Investment options include exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and indexes covering areas like social media.

Let’s get you started

To invest in US shares, you’ll need to be over 18 years old and have an Australian bank account—have your account number handy!

  1. Sign up

    Grab your Australian ID (driver license or passport), proof of address, and tax file number (TFN).

  2. Choose an investment

    Take your pick from the companies and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) listed on three US exchanges, and place your order.

  3. Check your Portfolio

    Once your order is filled, your shares will appear in your Portfolio.

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Pricing

Keep it casual or regular

Invest when the timing is right with pay as you go, or get your transaction fees covered with a plan.

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