Unlock exclusive benefits for your SMSF with nabtrade
Maximise your SMSF potential with our comprehensive trading platform, high-interest cash account, and access to international markets.
Open a nabtrade SMSF account today and enjoy:
- $0 brokerage for 12 months on both domestic and international trades1.
- Plus, earn a competitive 4.25% p.a. variable interest rate on your entire cash balance2 with a nabtrade High Interest Account, helping your cash work harder for you.
Whether you’re building a balanced portfolio or seizing new opportunities, nabtrade gives you the tools and flexibility to do it all in one place.
Why SMSF investors choose nabtrade
Comprehensive Investment Opportunities
Gain access to Australian and international shares, Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), bonds and more all from one platform.
Smart Cash Management
Park your cash in a competitive high-interest account with flexible access to your funds.
Access Expert Research & Insights
Gain valuable insights with nabtrade’s expert research and market analysis, including real-time pricing and market data, company reports, and commentary from leading local and global providers.
Dedicated Account Opening Assistance
We know opening a Self-Managed Super Fund trading account can be difficult, which is why we have a dedicated team in place to support you through the process.
Smart Cash Management
Managing cash effectively is a crucial part of a successful SMSF strategy. With the nabtrade High Interest Account, you can earn competitive returns on your cash while maintaining liquidity and flexibility. Whether you’re waiting for the right investment opportunity or maintaining liquidity for ongoing expenses, smart cash management can help you achieve your goals.
Maximise the potential of your SMSF cash
- Competitive interest rate: Earn an attractive interest rate on your SMSF cash holdings and take advantage of our exclusive offer of a variable interest rate of 4.25% p.a. on your entire cash balance2 when you open a nabtrade High Interest Account.
- Flexible access to funds: Enjoy the convenience of accessing your funds when you need them, without restrictions or penalties.
- Seamless Integration: Easily manage your nabtrade High Interest Account alongside your investments within the nabtrade platform for a clear view of your SMSF holdings.
- Cash Flow Optimisation: Keep your SMSF cash working for you, whether you’re holding cash between investments or maintaining liquidity for ongoing expenses.
The nabtrade High Interest Account can help you grow your cash balance while you wait for your next investment opportunity.
Global Market Access - Diversify your SMSF Portfolio
With a growing focus on building sustainable income streams, a rising proportion of SMSFs are expanding their portfolios beyond Australia. The top three products SMSF investors plan to invest in are blue-chip domestic shares (59%), ETFs (39%), and international shares (28%)3. nabtrade’s global market access helps you tap into these opportunities with ease.
- Access to major global markets: Invest in international shares from the U.S., U.K., Europe, and Asia to diversify your income sources and tap into global growth sectors.
- Competitive foreign currency rates: Help maximise your returns with competitive foreign exchange rates when trading in global markets.
- Real-time market data & insights: Stay informed with live global market data and expert research to support your international investment decisions.
- Broaden your income potential: Gain exposure to global blue-chip companies, emerging market leaders, and high-growth sectors like technology and healthcare.
nabtrade equips SMSF investors with the tools to create a globally diversified portfolio, helping build a sustainable income stream and achieve long-term financial goals.
Diverse ETF Offering
SMSFs have significantly increased their allocation to ETFs over the past 12 months, and this trend is set to continue as more investors seek flexible and cost-effective diversification3. With nabtrade, you can easily incorporate ETFs into your SMSF strategy to achieve broad market exposure and target specific investment goals.
Build a Balanced SMSF Portfolio
- Diversification made easy: Reduce portfolio risk by spreading your investments across multiple asset classes with a single trade.
- Cost-effective investment: ETFs offer lower management fees compared to traditional managed funds, helping you keep more of your returns.
- Targeted exposure: Align your SMSF strategy with specific sectors such as technology, healthcare, or sustainability-focused investments through thematic ETFs.
- Liquidity and transparency: Trade ETFs on major exchanges with real-time pricing and full visibility of the underlying assets.
nabtrade provides you with access to a broad range of ETFs empowering SMSF investors to capitalise on this growing trend and build a well-diversified, sustainable portfolio with ease.
Ready to Maximise Your SMSF Potential?
Take advantage of our exclusive offer and experience the benefits of investing with nabtrade today.
Insights to Empower Your SMSF Journey
Stay informed and make smarter investment decisions with our expert insights and in-depth articles tailored for SMSF investors. Explore the latest market trends, investment strategies, and opportunities across domestic and international markets to help you grow and diversify your SMSF portfolio.
Important information
1Special nabtrade brokerage offer
To be eligible for the 12-month special brokerage offer you need to have opened a new nabtrade SMSF account by 17 January 2026. For the avoidance of doubt a new nabtrade SMSF account means an account opened by the SMSF legal entity which does not already have an existing nabtrade account. This free brokerage offer is restricted to online trades only for domestic and/or international trades and excludes SRN sales, mfunds and option trades. Any FX margins incurred as a result of international currency conversion and/or any additional charges levied by international exchanges will still apply. Accounts opened for Deceased Estates are also not eligible for this offer. The free brokerage will expire twelve months from the date the account is opened. This offer is not to be used in conjunction with any other offers. You will be prompted to read, understand and agree to the nabtrade Financial Services Guide and nabtrade Client Agreement when opening your account and you must satisfy the standard account opening requirements. Our standard fees and charges and account opening requirements will apply after 365 days from the date the offer is applied to your account. nabtrade reserves the right to remove this offer at their discretion.
2Special nabtrade High Interest Account offer
To be eligible for this nabtrade High Interest Account offer you need to have opened a nabtrade High Interest Account in the name of your SMSF by 17 January 2026. The advertised headline nabtrade High Interest Account Rate of 4.25% p.a. will be applied to your entire balance. The headline rate of 4.25% p.a. is a variable rate and subject to change. Accounts opened for Deceased Estates are also not eligible for this offer. For more details on fees and charges, see the nabtrade Financial Services Guide. The High Interest Account is an online variable rate savings account and can be opened once you have a Trading Account and a linked Cash Account. Rates are effective 28 February 2025 and are subject to change at any time. The nabtrade cash products are issued by National Australia Bank Limited ABN 12 004 044 937 AFSL 230686 (NAB) and are to be used in conjunction with the nabtrade service. WealthHub Securities is not an Authorised Deposit Taking Institution and its obligations do not represent deposits or other liabilities of NAB. The Target Market Determination for this product is available at nab.com.au/tmd.
3Source: Vanguard/Investment Trends, 2024 SMSF Investor Report. This insight has been prepared without taking into account any person’s objectives, financial situation or needs. NAB recommends that you seek independent legal, property, financial and taxation advice before acting on any information. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results. No warranty is made as to its accuracy, reliability or completeness. To the extent permitted by law, neither NAB or any of its related entities accept liability to any person for loss or damage arising from the use of this information.
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