Local share trading

Our online platforms give you access to a range of investment possibilities across our local financial markets.

Register now to start your wealth-building.

Some of the benefits

Full access

Direct access to your investments on a secure online platform

Affordable

Rein in your investment costs with affordable trading fees

Local exposure

A range of financial instruments provides you broad local market coverage

Diverse possibilities

A broad product range gives you diverse investment options across various asset classes

What you get

You have the option to choose between two trading platforms, AutoShare Invest or Online Share Trading, depending on your level of experience
AutoShare invest is an affordable and simple to use trading platform that provides a great start to new share investors
Online Share trading is a well-established platform, with powerful trading and investing tools, and access to a variety of free educational resources
With both you will get direct access to companies listed on the JSE and ETFs, as well as access to our on-call team of experienced consultants
Online Share Trading offers the following benefits:
- Free online training and face-to-face courses on how to trade
- Trade shares, futures contracts, ETFs, CFDs and warrants
- Live data, with company news and info
- Market data including gainers and losers, historic highs and lows
- Custom watch lists and price alerts via SMS or email

Terms and conditions, risks and limitations apply.

What it costs

Low admin and brokerage fees

AutoShare Invest
Brokerage is charged at 0.15% of the value invested with no minimums. A 0.12% annual safe custody fee will be levied at 0.01% per month, read more.

Online Share Trading
Training and material are free
See our rates, fees and costs

How to get it

How to open an AutoShare account?
Open an AutoShare Invest account on our Internet banking platform within the Apply, Savings and investment section, or Share trading and Investment on our mobile app.

You will need an existing rand-denominated transactional account with Standard Bank*
*If you're a minor, you'll need the consent of your parent or guardian

How to apply for a OnlineShare trading account?
Open an Online Share trading account by navigating to https://securities.standardbank.co.za/ost/, and get the first month free.

Contact Standard Bank Securities South Africa
South Africa 0860 121 161
International +27 11 415 5000
Send us an email [email protected]

What you get
What it costs
How to get it

You have the option to choose between two trading platforms, AutoShare Invest or Online Share Trading, depending on your level of experience
AutoShare invest is an affordable and simple to use trading platform that provides a great start to new share investors
Online Share trading is a well-established platform, with powerful trading and investing tools, and access to a variety of free educational resources
With both you will get direct access to companies listed on the JSE and ETFs, as well as access to our on-call team of experienced consultants
Online Share Trading offers the following benefits:
- Free online training and face-to-face courses on how to trade
- Trade shares, futures contracts, ETFs, CFDs and warrants
- Live data, with company news and info
- Market data including gainers and losers, historic highs and lows
- Custom watch lists and price alerts via SMS or email