NON-RESIDENT ACCOUNTS

Access the ASX from overseas with a platform that’s built for global investors, not just locals.

Access full live data and tools, and even trade on the ASX and Australian markets when living as a non-AU resident overseas.*

Try Focus for non-residents free

Pricing

*Tading with Focus as a non-resident is only available in select jurisdictions, however we are regularly adding new jurisdictions. If you don't see your country as an available non-resident trading account in the platform, simply ask us to add it or reach out to our support team.

Built for global investors who need access to infrastructure made for Australian market conditions.

The Australian market is unique, that's why we proud ourselves on having spent the last 20 years building high-quality Australian trading and investing infrastructure.

Try Focus for non-residents free

Secure Funds for Internationals & Non-Residents
Linked cash management account

OFX

Individual Cash Management Account
Designated account for all International Resident Clients

✓ FX fees only on currency conversion (not individual trades)

✓ ASX, NSX, & Cboe trading possible for International Residents

✓ Streamlined online application process

✕ No FX fees on individual trades

✕ Don't waste time flying to Australia to get approved

Open an account

Only pay FX fees only on currency conversion & not individual trades.

Save money with efficient FX fees at OFX, by paying only when you convert currency to use for trading. Our fee structure is built for active traders and serious investors.

Try Focus for non-residents free

The trading and market data platform for serious investors and active traders managing meaningful capital.

Professional-grade market data, execution, and decision tools for active trading on the ASX and Cboe.

Try Focus for non-residents free

Focus FAQs

Are you an Australian business?

How long have been building trading platforms?

While we have been building trading platforms for 20 years, Marketech Focus is our first platform that has been made available to regular ASX investors.

Our Focus platform is built with technology and services from Australia’s leading providers of data, banking and trading technology:
• Macquarie for banking to hold our clients’ balances
• OpenMarkets to settle trades
• IRESS for trade placement
• Refinitiv for market data.

Why do you charge a subscription fee?

Access to live data incurs a cost from ASX, which we need to cover so we decided that, unlike most of our competitors, if we charge a flat rate to cover the ASX cost, then we can pass the cost of brokerage straight on to our clients. That way, you get the best possible rate, and we get to concentrate on building the best possible trading platform.

We have a range of platform access options available to suit all needs – from casual market observers to active traders. Access to our platform is available at no cost, enabling all traders to take advantage of our market analysis tools, ASX data on a 20-minute delayed basis and low brokerage fees. If you are trading a couple of times a month and only infrequently viewing the live markets, then FocusPlus should be more than sufficient, with live click-to-refresh ASX data, market analysis tools, and low brokerage fees.

Our most popular FocusPro tier is available for $45 per month, delivering live streaming price data, market analysis tools, and low brokerage fees as well as additional features such as multi-chart and multi-screen functionality, unlimited watchlists and unlimited news/price alerts.

For most traders who trade more than 4 times per month, the cost of the subscription is more than outweighed by the lower brokerage fees compared to most other online brokers, meaning that the overall cost to trade is significantly lower.

Read the full FAQs

Trading FAQs

What can I invest in?

How much does it cost to trade on Focus?

What is the minimum amount of shares I can buy?

Will I be able to short companies?

If I sell shares, how long until I receive the funds into my account?

How will I receive dividends?

How do I withdraw funds?

Ownership of your shares and balance FAQs

Will I own the actual shares, or a contract for difference (CFD)?

Will I earn interest on any cash balance?

Account set-up FAQs

What is the process to set-up a trading account?

Setting up an account is quick and easy:
1) Select your membership level
2) Complete the application form
3) Wait for approval. The ID verification and account approval process can take between 2-5 business days due to Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorism checks. These checks are necessary to protect your assets - we do not take shortcuts when it comes to protecting our clients’ interests.

NON-RESIDENT ACCOUNTS

Access the ASX from overseas with a platform that’s built for global investors, not just locals.

Access full live data and tools, and even trade on the ASX and Australian markets when living as a non-AU resident overseas.*

*Tading with Focus as a non-resident is only available in select jurisdictions, however we are regularly adding new jurisdictions. If you don't see your country as an available non-resident trading account in the platform, simply ask us to add it or reach out to our support team.

Built for global investors who need access to infrastructure made for Australian market conditions.

The Australian market is unique, that's why we proud ourselves on having spent the last 20 years building high-quality Australian trading and investing infrastructure.

Only pay FX fees only on currency conversion & not individual trades.

Save money with efficient FX fees at OFX, by paying only when you convert currency to use for trading. Our fee structure is built for active traders and serious investors.

The trading and market data platform for serious investors and active traders managing meaningful capital.

Professional-grade market data, execution, and decision tools for active trading on the ASX and Cboe.

Focus FAQs

Are you an Australian business?

How long have been building trading platforms?

Why do you charge a subscription fee?

Trading FAQs

What can I invest in?

How much does it cost to trade on Focus?

What is the minimum amount of shares I can buy?

Will I be able to short companies?

If I sell shares, how long until I receive the funds into my account?

How will I receive dividends?

How do I withdraw funds?

Ownership of your shares and balance FAQs

Will I own the actual shares, or a contract for difference (CFD)?

Will I earn interest on any cash balance?

Account set-up FAQs

What is the process to set-up a trading account?

What information is required for a trading account?

Can I use my own HIN?

Can I transfer shares I own from another platform to Marketech?

Can I use my own cash management account?

What are the options to fund my account?

Is it possible to access margin loans?

Is it possible to access an annual trading summary to support tax lodgements?

Who is Openmarkets?