Open an account
Choose the account type that best suits your needs. Once you have entered all your details online, you will need to print a form, sign it and return it to us with a copy of your identification. Don't worry if you don't have a printer - you will be able to request that we mail you a completed form to sign. If you would rather not enter your details online, you can print a form to complete manually using the links below.
For any questions you have about opening an account, speak to one of your local representatives on 1300 360 071.
| Account type | Description | How to apply |
|---|---|---|
| Individual or Joint | A standard trading account with one or two account holders. | Open Account Online or print form |
| Company | A Company account is for incorporated businesses. | Open Account Online or print form |
| Self Managed Superannuation Fund (SMSF) | For a registered Self Managed Superannuation Fund (SMSF) or DIY Superannuation Fund. | Open Account Online or print form |
| Margin Lending | This is an account for those who use, or want to use, a Margin Lender for geared investments. | Open Account Online or print form |
| Registered Body | This is for a club or other non-incorporated body with an ARBN. Eg: Hornsby Tennis Club. | Open Account Online or print form |
| Formal Trust | For a Trust established as a legal entity under a formal agreement, such as a Family Trust. | Open Account Online or print form |
| Minors | For individuals under the age of 18. | Open Account Online or print form |
| Options Account | To trade Options, you will first need a CMC Markets Stockbroking trading account. If you do not have a trading account, select the account type for your circumstances from the list above and then print and send us the Options Agreement Form with your application. If you already have a trading account, please complete the Options Agreement Form. | Print form |
| One-off Sale | Use this form to easily sell issuer sponsored shares without needing to open a trading account. This is the ideal way to sell shares you have received in a float. | Go to One-off Sale page |
| Partnerships | For informal or formal partnerships that have been established as a legal entity under a formal agreement. | Open Account Online or print form |
| Telephone only account | This account type can only trade by phone and CHESS sponsorship and a CMC Markets Cash Account are optional. For accounts in the name of one or two individuals you can apply online, otherwise you should print an application form. | Open Account Online or print form |
| Access existing account online | Access an existing CMC Markets Stockbroking trading account online. | Access My Account |
