Brokers, portfolio trackers, research sites and government resources for everyday Australian investors. Compare before you sign up.
Platforms listed below are provided for research and convenience only. This is not a recommendation to open an account, invest through any specific provider, or deal in any financial product. Always compare fees, features, risks and licensing — and consult a licensed Australian adviser before deciding. Some links are affiliate links — we may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
Where you actually buy and sell shares, ETFs and international stocks. Fees vary widely — compare brokerage, account fees, custody model (HIN vs custodian) and CHESS sponsorship before committing.
ASX + international markets. Strong charting and broad market access. Long-established Australian platform.
Australia’s largest retail broker. Integrated with Commonwealth Bank accounts. Higher fees offset by familiarity and convenience.
Advanced charts, low-cost US/AU/HK stocks. Strong app for active investors. Promotional offers common — read terms carefully.
Cheap US stock access (some products have $0 brokerage). Custodian model rather than CHESS — understand the difference.
Long-term ETF investing with auto-invest schedules. Built for patient, passive investors who don’t want to log in every week.
Flat $9.50 per trade — predictable costs whether you’re trading $500 or $50,000. CHESS-sponsored.
Global market access across 150+ markets. Pro-level platform — steep learning curve but the lowest fees for serious international investors.
Direct access to a broad range of Australian ETFs from BetaShares — Australia’s largest local ETF issuer.
A good tracker pays for itself at tax time. Automated dividend records, CGT reports and performance analytics across multiple brokers in one view.
The gold-standard tracker for Australian investors. Auto-imports trades and dividends, generates CGT and dividend reports, supports ASX + global. Free for small portfolios.
Australian portfolio analytics with detailed performance reporting. Strong on currency-adjusted returns and benchmarking.
Free, clean financial data for every ASX-listed company. Earnings, fundamentals, balance sheets — ideal for quick OIM screening.
Deep company analysis: cash flows, balance sheets, debt ratios, growth quality. The data that drives every OIM scoring decision.
Independent research on managed funds, ETFs and individual companies. Moat ratings, fair-value estimates and forward dividend forecasts.
Visual company analysis platform covering shares, ETFs and REITs. Fair value estimates, dividend health, financial strength and portfolio tracking presented in an easy-to-understand format.
Long-running Australian value-investing research service. Detailed stock recommendations and managed funds for subscribers.
Free aggregator of professional Australian fund manager commentary, interviews and ideas. Read fund managers in their own words.
Cleanest free financial data on the web for US and global stocks. Income statements, balance sheets, cash flows back 10+ years.
Tracks institutional holdings of famous investors (Buffett, Greenblatt, Klarman). Useful for cross-checking ideas against the masters.
Live prices, charts, news and the daily heartbeat of markets. Free options below cover 95% of what an everyday investor needs.
Best free charting platform online. Australian and global markets, hundreds of indicators, save layouts. Pro tier for serious chartists.
Australian-focused market data and analytics. Sector heatmaps, dividend calendar, broker reports — all free.
The official Australian Securities Exchange. Company announcements, prices, and the educational ASX Sharemarket Game.
Long-running free portfolio tracker and price data. Less polished than alternatives but enduring and reliable.
Strong economic calendar, FX rates, commodities and global indices. Useful for tracking macro events that move markets.
Lightweight portfolio tracker, integrated with Google Sheets via GOOGLEFINANCE() function. Perfect for spreadsheet workflows.
Official Australian sources every investor should bookmark. Free, ad-free, and the legal source of truth on tax, super, advisers and consumer rights.
ASIC’s consumer education site. Free calculators, scam alerts, beginner guides on every major personal finance topic. Genuinely one of the best.
Australian Taxation Office. CGT guidance, dividend taxation, franking credits, super contribution caps. The legal source for all tax matters.
RBA cash-rate decisions, monetary policy statements, economic outlook. The interest-rate driver behind every mortgage and term deposit in Australia.
Australian Securities & Investments Commission. Company registers, banned advisers, scam alerts, enforcement actions. The corporate regulator.
Australian Financial Complaints Authority. Free, independent dispute resolution for financial services. Your first port of call when something goes wrong.
Official CPI, wages, employment, housing data. The numbers behind the headlines. Use for CPI inputs in our calculators.
Holding three ETFs that all own the same top 10 ASX companies is the most common rookie mistake. These tools help you avoid it.
Our built-in overlap checker — compare any two Australian ETFs side-by-side. See shared top-10 holdings, fee differences, index tracked, and an overlap score. No login required.
Paste two ETF tickers and see exactly how much they overlap. Covers US and global ETFs. Essential before adding any new ETF to your portfolio.
Australia’s second-largest ETF issuer. Index-fund pioneer. Famously low-cost broad-market exposure: VAS, VGS, VHY, VDHG and more.
Specialised ETFs covering quality factors, sectors and international themes. Strong dividend-focused ASX options.
World’s largest ETF family. Strong international exposure through ASX-listed iShares: IVV (S&P 500), IHWL (world hedged), IHCB (corporate bonds).
Australia’s largest local ETF issuer. Broad range of dividend, thematic and currency-hedged options across global markets.
Our buy-only rebalancing tool. Tells you exactly where to put new money — without selling and without triggering capital gains. Free for members.
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Amazon’s audiobook service. The biggest catalogue, the best app, monthly credit model. Almost every book on our reading list is here.
Native on iPhone, iPad and Mac. Pay-per-title rather than subscription. Includes ebooks and audiobooks side-by-side.
Included with Premium subscription (up to 15 hours per month). Easiest if you already pay for Spotify for music.
Free audiobooks through your local Australian library. Borrow with your library card. Waitlists for popular titles, but the price is zero.
Rakuten’s ebook and audiobook ecosystem. Strong international catalogue, frequent discounts, supports library Libby integration too.
Alternative library loans app — used by many Australian libraries that don’t support Libby. Same idea, no cost with a library card.