CommSec vs nabtrade
See the difference between CommSec vs nabtrade and decide whether Stake may be the better investing platform for you.
- Stake offers $3 brokerage for all trades up to $30,000.
- Commsec is $5-0.12% and nabtrade $9.95-0.11% for trades up to $30,000.
- When you join Stake and deposit within 24 hours, you can claim A$10 and/or a bonus U.S. stock. T&Cs apply.
CommSec vs nabtrade comparison
Compare the CommSec and nabtrade platforms to help you choose the best stock investing solution for your pursuit of financial progress.
CommSec is a subsidiary of the Commonwealth Bank and is currently Australia’s largest online stock trading platform. Their offering encompasses their internet trading platform on desktop and mobile, as well as telephone trades and investment advisory services. CommSec provides access to the ASX and also gives its users the option to trade in 13 global markets.
nabtrade is an online investing platform from National Australia Bank, one of the big four banks in Australia. It provides access to over 10,000 securities, bonds and managed funds across U.S., UK, Hong Kong, Germany, and Australian markets. Brokerage fees start from $9.95 for trades up to $1,000.
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How they compare: CommSec vs nabtrade comparison
Overview | CommSec | nabtrade |
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Platform | Web, Android, iOS, Telephone | Web, Android, iOS, Telephone |
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Regulator | ASIC | ASIC |
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Minimum deposit | A$0 | A$0 |
Instant Funding |
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ASX brokerage | With CDIA: $5.00-$29.95 up to 0.12% (over $25,000) | $9.95-$19.95 (from $1,000 up to $20,000 trade size) |
U.S. brokerage | USD$5.00 | $9.95-$19.95 (from $1,000 up to $20,000 trade size) 0.11% (trade size over $20,000) |
Minimum trade (AU) | $500 for the first time as per the ASX minimum parcel rule | $500 for the first trade as per the ASX minimum parcel rule |
FX fee | 0.55% | 0.50%-0.80% |
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Tradeable markets | ASX, CBOE, NASDAQ, NYSE, AMEX, ARCA, LSE, SFB, EBS, SGX, OSE, AEB - Euronext, TSEJ, BVME, SEHK, IBIS, SBF - Euronext, TSE | ASX, CBOE, NASDAQ, NYSE, AMEX, LSE, Xetra, HKEX |
Last updated 29 May 2024. The information displayed in the investing platform comparison table is not exhaustive and is subject to changes. For up-to-date competitor pricing and product offerings, visit their website. See full pricing details for Stake.
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Trade fees vs Other CHESS-sponsored brokers
Trade Amount |  | CommSec | NAB | SelfWealth |
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$0 - $1,000 | $3 | $5.00 (with CDIA) | $9.95 | $9.50 |
$1,001 - $5,000 | $3 | $10.00 - $19.95 (with CDIA) | $14.95 | $9.50 |
$5,001 - $10,000 | $3 | $19.95 (with CDIA) | $19.95 | $9.50 |
$10,001 - $20,000 | $3 | $29.95 (with CDIA) | $19.95 | $9.50 |
$20,001 - $25,000 | $3 | $29.95 (with CDIA) | 0.11% | $9.50 |
$25,001 - $30,000 | $3 | 0.12% (with CDIA) | 0.11% | $9.50 |
$30,000+ | 0.01% | 0.12% (with CDIA) | 0.11% | $9.50 |
Last reviewed: 28 August 2024. The information displayed in the pricing comparison table is not exhaustive and is subject to changes. For up-to-date competitor pricing and product offerings, visit their websites. Please check our pricing PDF for details.
Learn more about the benefits of trading with a CHESS-sponsored platform.
The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) requires a minimum investment of A$500 (excluding brokerage) when purchasing shares in any ASX-listed security for the first time. This is known as the ‘Minimum Marketable Parcel' (MMP) of shares. The MMP applies to all CHESS-sponsored trades.
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CommSec vs nabtrade comparison FAQs
CommSec and nabtrade are both good options and have features that will appeal to sophisticated investors. While their brokerage fees may be higher than some other platforms, their suite of research and analysis tools is a key feature to their customers.
However, if you are looking for a digital investment platform made for this century that offers simple and transparent brokerage, an immersive experience in the palm of your hand and over 8,000 shares across ASX and Wall St, then Stake is a great choice for you.
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Each investing platform has its pros and cons when trading stocks in Australia but there will be some platforms better suited based on investor needs.
If you searching for the investing platform that is right for you, refer to these nabtrade and CommSec alternatives, and see how Stake compares to other platforms.
CommSec and nabtrade do not incur any inactivity fee across their Australian shares or international shares products.
CommSec and nabtrade both offer U.S. share trading as well as other international stock exchanges.
The main comparison will come down to their brokerage fee for buying and selling U.S. shares.
- CommSec pricing starts at USD$5.00 or 0.12% (whichever is greater),
- nabtrade starts at $9.95 for trades below $1,000, up to 0.11% of trade value for trade sizes greater than $20,000 (AUD equivalent for both trade value and brokerage rates).