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In my experience with CommBank, the range of tradable instruments is quite focused on the Australian financial landscape rather than offering a full suite of global forex, indices, or crypto products one might expect from dedicated multi-asset brokers. The core trading instruments available through CommBank are primarily Australian stocks, accessed via the CommSec platform, and a selection of Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs). For instance, I found that the CommSec platform lets me trade over 2,000 ASX-listed stocks, and their CommSec Pocket account is tailored for ETF investments with a low minimum entry point. There’s an absence of direct access to forex trading, global indices, cryptocurrencies, and commodity futures—these are not featured within CommBank’s brokerage services, reflecting the bank’s emphasis on regulated, familiar investment products suited to Australian retail clients. From a risk management and regulatory standpoint, I appreciate that CommBank, being under ASIC regulation and the Australian Financial Claims Scheme, prioritizes investor security and stable, long-standing services. However, for traders like me who are accustomed to broad international access and more complex derivative products, CommBank’s offerings are somewhat limited. Ultimately, if my trading strategy required direct forex or crypto exposure, I would seek alternatives. But for straightforward stock and ETF investments within a highly regulated environment, CommBank has proven reliable for me.