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Westpac Securities Limited ABN 39 087 924 221, AFSL No. 233 723.
It’s your
turn to trade
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Enhance your investing and trading
performance with Westpac Broking
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Make fast, easy orders
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Stay in control
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Pay for trades whichever
way suits you
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Discover what else we
offer online investors
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Brokerage rates
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Get started – open a
Westpac Broking provides online investing and trading
tools that put you in control of your full share trading
potential. It’s ideal if you want:
The latest company and market analysis
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Fast, cost-effective trading
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24/7 access
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Simple and organised portfolio management
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Powerful tools like email/SMS alerts and conditional orders
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A range of flexible settlement options
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Offsetting buys and sells over different days (Contra trading)
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Westpac Broking passes the share trading reins to
you, enabling you to buy and sell on your terms.
Use your own knowledge – and ours
The online research centre provides you with a comprehensive directory of company and research information, with access to ASX-listed stock information, market commentary, customised search tools, price charts and more. Everything you need to guide you towards your next opportunity is waiting on your desktop.
To take your knowledge even further, you can also access Premium Research* provided by Morningstar. It offers a superior level of independent analysis, as well as access to premium tools and features including:
A comprehensive weekly update detailing company recommendation changes,
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along with overseas and Australian summaries
Buy/Sell/Hold recommendations and analysis on the ASX 300
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A customised portfolio tool
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Model portfolios
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A corporate calendar highlighting upcoming company events
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Get real time market pricing
Request an instant quote and get a snapshot of the market depth for a particular share. You can receive live price quotes, volumes and the top ten price points at which potential buyers and sellers are prepared to trade – so you make an informed decision every time.
Let us watch the market for you
Conditional Orders allow you to define the conditions that must be met within the market before your order is placed. This means you can rest assured that your order will be processed when your conditions are met, giving you full control without having to watch the market continuously.
Never be away from the action
An Alerts service keeps you up-to-date with what’s happening in the market, whether you’re on a business trip, in a meeting, or on the golf course. Messages can be sent by either SMS or email when your pre-set market conditions are met on stock price, volume traded and company announcements.
Get personal support when you need it
Our Trading Room is available to help you along the way. Whether it’s for trade assistance, technical support or help with your account, simply contact the team by phone or email for a quick and easy solution to your query.
Enhance your investing and trading
performance with Westpac Broking.
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With Westpac Broking, it’s effortless to buy and sell –
and then watch the effects of your strategy on your
portfolio.
No set-up hassles
There are no special software requirements to trade online – all you need is a compatible internet browser.
Keep your trading costs down
Trade online or by phone from just $24.95 per trade. Benefits include: No registration or broking account keeping fees
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Only pay as you trade
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Buy and sell any ASX-listed securities, including shares and warrants
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Place orders anytime
When you’re ready to trade, simply place your orders online, 24/7. If it’s after market hours, orders will be processed for placement on the market the next business day. Alternatively, you can call our Trading Room on 13 13 31, Monday to Friday between 7am and 7pm (AEST) where one of our Trading Representatives will assist you in placing your order*.
Fast order processing
Orders that pass all our automated filters are sent straight to market with no human intervention, making the process quick, easy and secure every time.
Review, amend or cancel
If market conditions change and you want to amend or cancel an order, you can do so from the moment it is sent, right up until the time your order is filled – online or over the phone.
Flexible payment options
Choose from a range of payment options, including payment direct from any bank account or margin loan.
Offsetting buys and sells over different days (Contra trading)
Depending on your chosen method of payment, Westpac Broking may offset buy and sell trades made over different days of the settlement period. This process (referred to as ‘Contra trading’) generally makes it easier for you to manage the funds required to settle buy and sell trades.
Make fast, easy orders.
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You can track your portfolio and the market 24/7 –
simply by logging on to your Westpac Broking account
at westpac.com.au/broking
Get an instant view of your portfolio, 24/7
Go online and you’ll be able to access your account information anytime. Get an instant view of:
Your holdings, updated as soon as your transactions have settled
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Your current CHESS-registered holdings, cost of acquisition, market value
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of your holdings, unrealised gains and losses and percentage profit/loss
Keep a closer watch on shares of interest
You can easily customise watch lists and portfolios to track your favourite shares, get a detailed quote with market depth, chart a company against an index or view the trade history for a share or warrant. Our live pricing allows you to receive up-to-the-second market prices and market depth.
Stay informed
Live company announcements, indices, world and local market reports and information on floats and dividends can all be found at the click of a button. Our market information section enables you to stay in touch with what’s happening here and around the world.
Trade securely
With Westpac Broking, you have the assurance of the latest security encryption, along with a unique customer ID and password, to protect the security of each session.
Simplify your record keeping
Provide us with your email address and we will email all contract notes to you free of charge, enabling you to file all your trading records electronically. Alternatively, if you prefer, we will send the contract notes by post.
Online technical assistance when you need it
Our Trading Representatives can assist you with more than just placing an order or getting a quote. If you require technical assistance, or need help using the online Westpac Broking service, you can call 1300 139 494 Monday to Friday, between 7am and 7pm (AEST).
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Integrated accounts
Manage both your cash and shares from one place
Westpac Broking offers an integrated Westpac Cash Facility, which lets you view your cash, share trading account and portfolio, all from one convenient hub. When you settle via direct debit to an eligible Westpac cash account, you’ll enjoy:
Preferred brokerage
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Control of your portfolio – view and manage your cash and equity in one place
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Reduced need for multiple cash accounts
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Greater flexibility – you can place orders up to the value of your combined cash
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and share portfolio
High interest while your funds aren’t in the market – Westpac Cash Manager
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account pays high-tiered interest on balances of $10,000 and above, with full access to your cash.
(For the latest tiered interest rates, please visit westpac.com.au)
Pay for trades
whichever way suits you.
With Westpac Broking, you’ve got a range of flexible
ways to settle your trades – so nothing stands between
you and building a successful share portfolio.
Westpac
Cash Facility Lending FacilityBT Margin bank accountAny margin loanAny
Trade from $24.95
Trade from $29.95
Integrated accounts
Standard accounts
Our Integrated Accounts are available when you settle to an eligible Westpac cash account or BT Margin Loan. The Integrated Accounts offer preferred brokerage, a richer view of your portfolio updated as you trade, along with competitive interest rates. Please check our website for the full list of eligible Westpac cash accounts and fees and charges that apply.
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Borrow to increase your market capacity
To add to your investment power, you have the option to link your Westpac Broking account to a BT Margin Loan, and take advantage of:
Faster execution of trades – with Straight Through Processing of your orders
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Up-to-the-minute loan status view – your BT Margin Loan can be viewed on
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the Westpac Broking site, updated as you trade
Control – receive detailed messages if order requests are not accepted so you
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can react and respond immediately
Interest savings – receive at least 0.20% p.a. off the standard variable and fixed
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BT Margin Loan interest rates
A market leading margin loan – BT has over 20 years experience in margin lending
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Standard accounts
Pay conveniently from your own bank account
You can link any bank account to your Westpac Broking account and choose from two easy payment options: Direct Debit and BPAY®.
Direct Debit: Your trades will be automatically paid by direct debit on the day
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your trade settles. On your application form, you must nominate the bank account you want these payments made from. For security purposes, this bank account must be in the same name as your Westpac Broking account. We also pay sell proceeds to this bank account.
BPAY®: If you select BPAY®, you can pay for your trades via the phone or
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internet. For more information about internet banking, visit westpac.com.au
Have the flexibility to pay from any margin loan
If you already have a margin loan with a lender other than BT Margin Lending, then our standard accounts allow you to settle easily to your existing loan.
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If you’re interested in driving your own investment
strategies beyond just share trading, Westpac Broking
is there to help you maximise your wider investment
potential.
Access the strength of Westpac’s full investment offering
Westpac Broking also offers you access to a range of:
BT Investment and Superanuation Funds with zero entry fees
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Gearing solutions, such as BT Margin Lending and protected equity loans
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Structured Investment products offered by Westpac Bank
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Cash options such as Westpac Cash Manager account, the BT Cash
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Management Trust and the BT Premium Cash Fund
Visit www.westpac.com.au/broking or call us on 13 13 31 for more information on each of these products.
Be rewarded every time you trade –
with our award-winning Altitude credit card
If you’re an Altitude cardholder, you’ll earn one Altitude point for every dollar spent on brokerage through Westpac Broking. There’s no limit to the number of points you can earn – and with no points expiry you can redeem the reward of your choice sooner.
To apply for an Altitude Credit Card or to find
out more, call 1300 761 077 or visit
westpac.com.au
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Internet Trading
Integrated Accounts
(Westpac Cash Facility** or BT Margin Lending)
The greater of $24.95 or
0.11% of trade value
Standard Accounts
(Settlement to any bank account)
The greater of $29.95 or
0.15% of trade value
Phone Trading
Standard and Integrated accounts
The greater of $59.90 or
0.44% of trade value
Non-BT Margin Lending Accounts
The greater of $82.50 or
0.55% of trade value
Additional Services
Fee (GST inclusive)
Alerts
Emails
$0.10 per alert (min $1.50 per month)
SMS
$0.33 per alert, charged directly by
phone carrier
Conditional Orders
$10 per trade in addition to brokerage
Premium Research
$20 per month
Sell Only Service
greater of $69.95 or 0.44% of trade value
Brokerage rates,
fees and changes
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(GST Inclusive)
All fees and charges are subject to change without notice, as determined by Westpac Broking. * As at November 2008
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*Shareholder Reference NumberMiscellaneous Fees and Charges
These fees are in addition to Brokerage charged on transactions
executed with Westpac Broking.
Ad hoc Contract Note Request
$5
Contract note postal fee
$2 per contract note
Early Settlement Fee
$50 minimum
Fail Fee (Buy and Sell)
$25 + 0.1% of trade value
Minimum $125 per contract per day
Multiple SRNs* per trade
$20 per SRN in addition to brokerage
Off Market Transfer – CHESS
$50
Off Market Transfer– non CHESS
$65
Replacement CHESS statement fee
$20 per statement
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The easiest way is to complete the online application form. Alternatively you can download a PDF application form or complete the application form included in this booklet.
Whichever way you choose, please ensure you read the Terms and Conditions, CHESS Sponsorship Agreement and Direct Debit Service Agreement.
Online application form
Visit westpac.com.au/broking
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Click on Join Now
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Select the online application form and follow the instructions
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Once you’ve completed your application, review your details, print and sign
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the application form
Send all documents to Westpac Broking, Reply Paid 7777, Cloisters Square,
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WA 6850
Download PDF application form
Visit westpac.com.au/broking
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Click on Join Now
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Download the PDF form, print and complete the relevant sections
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Once you’ve completed your application, review your details and sign the
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application form
Send all documents to Westpac Broking, Reply Paid 7777, Cloisters Square,
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WA 6850
Hard copy application form
Complete the relevant sections
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Review your details and sign your application form
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Send all documents to Westpac Broking, Reply Paid 7777, Cloisters Square,
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WA 6850
NOTE: Be sure to include all the mandatory information where indicated
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Things you should know: The information in this brochure is current as at 1 November 2008.
We respect your privacy. If you do not wish to receive any further marketing communication from any member of the Westpac Group about products or services, please call us on 132 032, write to us via email at westpac.com.au or call into any of our branches. You can also view our privacy policy at westpac.com.au. Please note that information you provide to us may be disclosed to our service providers or other members of the Westpac Group. You can access the personal information we collect, if we have retained it by contacting us in the ways set out above.
The earning and redemption of Altitude points is subject to the Altitude Rewards Terms and Conditions. Altitude points are not earned on cash advances. You are also not entitled to points in certain circumstances – refer to the Altitude Rewards Terms and Conditions. Points do not expire as long as you are an Altitude cardholder unless the rewards program is terminated. You must have earned a minimum of 3,000 points before you can redeem for any rewards. You must be a member of the relevant frequent flyer program to redeem Altitude points for frequent flyer points. Award points are subject to capacity controls, and availability is limited. The terms and conditions of the relevant frequent flyer program apply.
