If you're looking to invest in exchange-traded funds (ETFs), you'll need to be signed up to the right trading platform.
That means finding a platform or online broker that offers a great range of ETFs, low ETF trading fees and the right tools to match your trading strategy.
These are the 5 best ETF platforms in Australia, based on Finder's analysis of 40 trading platforms across more than 4,000 data points, including things like fees, available markets, trading features and research tools:
Our investment experts have analysed more than 40 trading platforms available in Australia to make it easier for you to select the right one as an ETF investor. The 5 brokers featured here achieved the highest scores for Finder's Best ETF Broker award in the Finder Awards. Keep in mind that these picks are suggestions and that the best platform for you will depend on your individual needs. There may be other products on the market not included in our picks. You can read more on our Best ETF platform methodology here.
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We've rated Betashares Direct as the top choice for ETF investing in Australia as of 2025. Not only does it offer $0 brokerage on ASX-listed ETFs, it also has a handy auto-invest feature that lets you set up recurring deposits into your ETF of choice. We also like that it charges $0 brokerage on Australian stocks in the top S&P/ASX300 index (top 300 Australian public companies). These features make it a great choice for anyone wanting to DCA (dollar-cost average into the market.
Webull is one of the best ETF trading platforms in Australia because of its $0 brokerage offer on all US and Australian ETFs. While it only offers support for a few markets, its ETF fee structure is hard to beat and still gives you access to many of the most popular ETFs around. You can also auto-invest into Australian and US Stocks, ETFs, and Smart Portfolios, and Australian equities are CHESS-sponsored.
CMC Invest has won Finder's Best ETF Trading platform award on multiple occasions and it's not hard to see why. The platform offers excellent ETF screeners that allow you to filter hundreds of funds to suit your investment strategy. It also gets points thanks to its $0 brokerage offering for ASX trades of less than $1,000. This means you can regularly invest smaller amounts into your ETF of choice without paying high trade fees. Check out CMC Invest if you want an excellent all-rounder.
Vanguard Personal Investor is a great option if you're investing primarily into Vanguard ETFs, as you'll pay $0 brokerage and you can even set up a recurring investment. That being said, if you want to trade non-Vanguard ETFs or ASX stocks, you'll pay $9 commission. While that's on the higher end, having a flat sell fee is a rare bonus among trading platforms and beneficial for when you eventually cash in.
Tiger Brokers is a great platform for anyone looking to auto-invest because it has low fees and a low minimum investment. You can set up a regular deposit into US stocks or ETFs starting from just US$2 and you're also able to buy fractional shares. It offers Australian (CHESS-sponsored), US and Hong Kong shares, though it's worth noting you can only auto-invest into US equities.
Still not sure which ETF trading platform to go with? Compare your options in the table below by ETF brokerage fees and available assets.
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How we picked theseWe've scored over 30 share trading platforms assessing them for their core features, fees, customer experience and accessibility. Our experts give each platform a score out of 10.
Important: The standard brokerage fee displayed is the trade cost for new customers to purchase $1,000 of either Australian or US shares. Where a platform charges different fees for both US and Australian shares we show the lower of the two. Where both CHESS sponsored and custodian shares are offered, we display the cheapest option.
To invest in ETFs, you need to be signed up to a share trading platform or online broker. Because ETFs are listed on a stock exchange, you invest in them the same way you buy and sell stocks. Instead of buying and selling stocks, you'll be buying ETF units.
However not all share trading platforms are catered to ETF investors. For instance, some trading platforms offer only a small range of ETFs or feature tools better suited to active stock traders. Trading platform eToro, for example, only offers US-listed ETFs and Australian shares, it does not support ASX-listed ETFs.
In Australia, ETF investors typically choose ASX-listed ETFs. This means the funds are listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), Australia's main stock exchange. To date, there are over 200 ASX-listed funds.
Just because an ETF is listed in the Australian market, doesn't mean that you're only investing in Australian assets. ASX-listed funds allow you to invest in stocks and other assets from right around the world, including the US market, emerging markets like India, UK stocks and even global commodities.
For more information on the types of ETFs available in Australia, check out our guides:
The best ETF platform for you will depend on your investment strategy, the types of ETFs you plan to invest in and whether you also want to buy other types of securities such as stocks.
If you plan to make small regular deposits into your ETF of choice, look for a platform that charges a low brokerage fee per trade and allows you to invest small, recurring amounts. It's worth noting that many platforms require a minimum deposit of $500 per trade, so make sure you check this before signing up.
If you only plan to deposit funds into your ETF once or twice a year, the brokerage fee is less important and you may instead prefer to find a platform that offers quality filtering or research tools that will help you select the best ETF for you.
Here are a few factors to consider:
Choosing the perfect ETF trading platform boils down to personal preference and trading style. Consider your unique needs and goals, then select a platform that aligns. Here's to successful trading!
"Did you know some ETF platforms actually charge no brokerage fees when you invest in ETFs? While trading fees might not seem like a lot, they can quickly add up over time, especially if you are making regular investments."
Many ETFs have averaged an annualised return of more than 15% over the last 5 years, however this has been during a period of relatively high growth for the stock market. Like with any investment, the value of an ETF can go up or down.
ETFs that track popular stock indices like the S&P 500 and ASX 200 have also enjoyed strong returns over recent years, and averaged around a 10% return over the last few decades.
In 2024, the SPDR S&P 500 ETF (ASX: SPY) returned 38.6%, while the iShares Core S&P/ASX 200 ETF (ASX: IOZ) returned 8.56% before dividends. The returns so far in 2025 have been more muted, with SPY returning 1.69% and IOZ returning 0.68% (as of 27 February).
| ASX Code | Type | Fund Name | Fund Name | Fee | 5-Year Return | 3-Year Return | 1-Year Return | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FANG | Global equity | Global X FANG+ ETF | Global X FANG+ ETF | 0.35% | 30.76% | 46.55% | 31.60% | ||
| GEAR | Australia equity | Betashares Geared Australian Equities Complex ETF | Betashares Geared Australian Equities Complex ETF | 0.80% | 24.43% | 28.44% | 24.72% | ||
| GGUS | Global equity | Betashares Geared US Equities Currency Hedged Complex ETF | Betashares Geared US Equities Currency Hedged Complex ETF | 0.80% | 23.94% | 27.76% | 9.68% | ||
| MVB | Australia equity | VanEck Australian Banks ETF | VanEck Australian Banks ETF | 0.28% | 21.84% | 23.67% | 24.86% | ||
| OZF | Australia equity | SPDR S&P/ASX 200 Financials ex AREIT ETF | SPDR S&P/ASX 200 Financials ex AREIT ETF | 0.34% | 20.95% | 24.92% | 30.76% | ||
| QFN | Australia equity | Betashares Financials Sector ETF | Betashares Financials Sector ETF | 0.34% | 20.64% | 24.61% | 30.17% | ||
| LNAS | Global equity | Global X Ultra Long Nasdaq 100 Complex ETF | Global X Ultra Long Nasdaq 100 Complex ETF | 1.00% | 19.40% | 39.72% | 10.21% | ||
| HACK | Global equity | Betashares Global Cybersecurity ETF | Betashares Global Cybersecurity ETF | 0.67% | 19.24% | 25.24% | 34.62% | ||
| VVLU | Global equity | Vanguard Global Value Equity Active ETF | Vanguard Global Value Equity Active ETF | 0.28% | 18.98% | 16.70% | 15.64% | ||
| QAU | Commodity | Betashares Gold Bullion ETF (Currency Hedged) | Betashares Gold Bullion ETF (Currency Hedged) | 0.59% | 10.80% | 19.14% | 38.48% |
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