What Is Betashares Invest?
Betashares Invest is a direct-to-consumer investment platform built by Betashares to allow Australians to invest in Betashares ETFs without needing a separate brokerage account. It's available via web and mobile app, accepts direct bank transfers or BPay, and automatically purchases your chosen ETFs on a regular schedule.
Betashares ETF Range: What You Can Buy
Through Betashares Invest, you can access the full Betashares ETF range including DHHF (Betashares Diversified All Growth ETF), NDQ (NASDAQ 100 ETF), ETHI (Global Sustainability Leaders ETF), and A200 (Australia 200 ETF — one of the lowest-cost Australian share ETFs). DHHF is particularly interesting for beginners — it provides instant diversification across Australian shares, international shares, and emerging markets in a single ETF.
Betashares Invest Fees
Betashares Invest charges no brokerage fee for regular (auto-invest) purchases and a small fee for one-off purchases. However, you are limited to Betashares products. Investors who want to combine Betashares ETFs with Vanguard products cannot do so through Betashares Invest.
CHESS vs Custodian: How Your Shares Are Held
Investments made through Betashares Invest are held in a custodian structure rather than in your own name through CHESS. Investors who prefer CHESS sponsorship should consider SelfWealth or Pearler instead. For most investors, the practical difference is small — both are regulated and your assets are protected.
Betashares Invest 2025 Verdict
Betashares Invest is a well-designed platform for investors who want a straightforward, zero-brokerage way to build a portfolio of Betashares ETFs. The limitations are the restriction to Betashares products and the custodian ownership model. For investors committed to a Betashares-centric portfolio strategy — particularly using DHHF — it's a compelling, low-cost option.
Rating: 3.5/5 — Good for Betashares-focused investors; limited for those wanting portfolio flexibility.