How to invest in Nasdaq from Australia

How can I invest in the Nasdaq in Australia?

It's relatively simple to invest in the Nasdaq from Australia these days.

All you really need is an account with a share trading platform or broker that lets you trade the US stock market.

Once you have a trading account, there are actually a few different ways you can exposure to the Nasdaq exchange:

1. Buy a Nasdaq exchange-traded fund (ETF)

An ETF is a low-cost and convenient way to buy multiple Nasdaq stocks with a single investment.

When you buy an ETF, you're actually buying small amounts of all the stocks that make up the fund.

For example, you could invest in a Nasdaq-100 index fund, which tracks the performance of the 100 largest non-financial companies on the Nasdaq exchange.

ETFs are arguably the most effective way for most investors looking to get exposure to the Nasdaq.

2. Invest in individual Nasdaq stocks

If you only want to gain exposure to certain companies on the Nasdaq you can do so by buying individual stocks.

The Nasdaq is famously home to high-growth tech stocks like Apple, Amazon, Tesla, Meta, Netflix, Nvidia and Google (Alphabet).

Any trading platform or broker that offers access to the US stock market should allow you to buy Nasdaq stocks.

3. Trade CFDs

You can also trade the Nasdaq by buying contracts for difference (CFDs) on the futures market.

If you choose this approach, you do not own the index or individual shares, but instead are trading derivative products that are based on future prices.

It's important to understand that CFDs are the riskiest way to gain exposure to the Nasdaq.

In most instances, retail investors lose their capital when investing in CFDs, and this method should really only be used by experienced investors.

How to get started investing in the Nasdaq

1. Choose a broker or trading platform. Different platforms have different fees and account options, so it's important you pick the one that best suits your investing needs. You can compare a range of share trading platforms that let you invest in Nasdaq below.
2. Open a share trading account. Once you've selected which broker or platform you'd like to use, you'll need to open an account with a share trading platform or broker to start investing.
3. Deposit funds. All brokers will let you deposit in AUD, then will either convert your funds into USD or leave it as AUD. If your funds are left in AUD, it's likely you'll need to pay an FX fee on each trade, which can end up costing more overall.
4. Buy Nasdaq shares or funds. Once your account is set up and funded, you can begin buying and selling shares or index funds.

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What is the Nasdaq?

The National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (Nasdaq) is the second-largest stock exchange in the world, behind the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).

It's very technology-heavy and the home to all of the FAANG stocks, and more recently, the "Magnificent Seven" stocks.

As long as you've got a trading account that lets you trade US stocks, you can invest in the Nasdaq from Australia.

The Nasdaq lists more than 3,300 stocks, but investors generally focus on the 100 largest non-financial stocks, which make up the Nasdaq-100 index.

Our expert says: Why invest in the Nasdaq?

"There's a pretty simple answer to this: the Nasdaq is home to some of the biggest and best-performing stocks in history. Think Apple, Microsoft, Tesla, Amazon and Nvidia."

Thomas Stelzer

Journalist

Is the Nasdaq a good investment?

The Nasdaq-100 is one of the best-performing stock indices in the world.

It's heavily weighted towards technology, consumer services and health care, which have seen it outperform the US benchmark index, the S&P 500, in 11 out of the last 15 years.²

Over the last 5 years, the Nasdaq-100 has a return of 126%, while the S&P 500 has returned 98% and the Dow Jones 72% (all returns updated on 2 May 2025).

Both markets have outperformed Australia's ASX 200 over the last decade.

What's the difference between the Nasdaq-100 and S&P 500?

As we've already mentioned, the Nasdaq-100 is an index that tracks the performance of the 100 biggest non-financial stocks on the Nasdaq exchange. This primarily includes tech and healthcare stocks.

In comparison, the S&P 500 tracks the performance of the 500 largest companies on the Nasdaq and NYSE. While it features many of the same stocks as the Nasdaq-100, it also includes a lot of additional financial, banking, retail and consumer companies.

Both indices are weighted towards the largest stocks by market capitalisation.

How much does it cost to invest in Nasdaq?

Some brokers or trading platforms in Australia will charge you a commission on every trade, while others may only charge you an FX fee when you initially deposit AUD and then charge no commission on trades.

It's important that you understand the fee structure of each platform before using it to trade.

Certain brokers or platforms will suit different types of investors but may prove to be expensive if you're only investing small amounts.

If you're investing via an index fund, you should also look at what the fund's management fees are. In Australia, these are typically known as MER fees.

Which stocks are on Nasdaq?

There are over 3,300 stocks available on Nasdaq, including many of the largest companies in the world by market capitalisation. It's likely you'll have heard of many of them:

• Alphabet (GOOG)
• Amazon (AMZN)
• Apple (AAPL)
• eBay (EBAY)
• Facebook (FB)
• Microsoft (MSFT)
• Netflix (NFLX)
• Nvidia (NVDA)
• Tesla (TSLA)

According to the NASDAQ Composite Index, which tracks all 2,500+ companies on the Nasdaq, the exchange is currently composed of the following industries, ordered by weighting³:

1. Technology
2. Consumer discretionary
3. Health care
4. Industrials
5. Financials
6. Telecommunications
7. Consumer staples
8. Basic materials
9. Utilities
10. Energy
11. Real estate

Nasdaq Composite

The Nasdaq Composite (IXIC) is a stock market index that tracks all common stocks and securities on the Nasdaq.

The Nasdaq-100 is an index that tracks a subset of the top 100 non-financial stocks on Nasdaq.

You can invest in these indices by buying an ETF that specifically tracks the performance of the stocks in the index.

What time does the Nasdaq open in Australia?

Nasdaq is open during regular US market hours, which are 9:30am to 4pm ET, Monday to Friday.

This means the Nasdaq major trading hours occur during the night and early morning in Australia.

However, it's now possible to get "24/5" access to the Nasdaq, which means you can trade it 24 hours a day, including the pre-market, after-hours and overnight trading sessions.

To make sure you get accurate and helpful information, this guide has been edited by Jason Loewenthal as part of our fact-checking process.

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Tom Stelzer is a journalist with 6 years of experience covering personal finance, specialising in investment and cryptocurrency. With a Master of Media Arts and Production and a Bachelor of Communications in Journalism from the University of Technology Sydney, Tom provides expert analysis on digital assets and market trends, helping readers navigate the fast-evolving world of finance. See full bio