Stake vs CMC Markets
Discover the difference between Stake vs CMC Markets and decide which platform is right for you.
- Stake offers $3 brokerage for all trades up to $30,000.
- You can earn 12 months of $0 brokerage by transferring your existing ASX shares to Stake (min A$1,000).
Sign up and deposit within 24 hours to claim A$10 and a bonus U.S. stock. T&C's apply.
Stake vs CMC Markets comparison
Compare the Stake and CMC Markets platforms to help you choose the best stock investing solution for your pursuit of financial progress.
Stake provides Australians with a seamless stock trading experience and access to Australian stocks (Stake AUS) and U.S. stocks (Stake Wall St) with competitive fees. Investors can easily jump in and trade over 12,000 stocks and ETFs on the web or through Stake’s stock trading app.
CMC Markets is a UK-based financial services company with offices in Australia, North America and Canada. It is publicly traded on the London Stock Exchange (CMCX) and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index. In addition to share trading, CMC Markets also offers CFD trading across several financial products including forex, indices and commodities.
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How they compare: Stake vs CMC Markets Comparison
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Platform | Web, Android, iOS | Web, Android, iOS, Telephone |
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Regulator | ASIC | ASIC |
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Minimum deposit | A$0 | A$0 |
Setup time | ~3 minutes | 1-2 days |
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ASX brokerage | A$3 brokerage on all trades up to A$30,000. Or 0.01% for trades above A$30,000. | $0 brokerage on first buy order up to $1,000 |
U.S. brokerage | US$3 brokerage on all trades up to US$30,000. Or 0.01% for trades above US$30,000. | $0 |
Minimum trade (AU) | $500 for the first trade as per the ASX minimum parcel rule | $500 for the first trade as per the ASX minimum parcel rule |
Minimum trade (U.S.) | US$10 | AUD$1,000 |
FX fee | 55bps | 0.6% |
Premium membership | Stake Black: From $12 to $20/mo | Pro platform: $49/mo |
Transferring Australian shares (incoming) | Free (fees may apply with your departing platform) | $55 per holding (fees may apply with your departing plaform) |
Transferring U.S. shares (incoming) | Free (fees may apply with your departing platform, learn more) | $20 per international stock transferred to CMC Markets (fees may apply with your departing platform) |
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Extended Hours trading |
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Tradeable markets | ASX, CBOE, NASDAQ, NYSE | ASX, SSX, CBOE, US, Canada, United Kingdom, Germany, Switzerland, France, Belgium, Netherlands, Singapore, Japan, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Spain, Sweden, Denmark |
Last reviewed: 13 November 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.
Get $3 off ASX brokerage for a year
Transfer your ASX portfolio (over A$1,000) to Stake and you’ll get $3 off your brokerage fees for a year. It's fast, easy and free.
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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.
1000's of 5-star reviews
As a former commsec user, I love how easy the app is to navigate and with ASX now available switching between markets is easy.
I've never written an App review before, but Stake really has continued to wow me.
I started using Stake for US trading, and recently (very easily) transferred my ASX portfolio across to utilise the cheap trades.
Switched from nabtrade. Much better experience. Far cheaper.
A well designed and easy to use app to trade on the USA and AUS markets.
A great alternative to CMC Markets
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Stake vs CMC Markets FAQs
If you’ve currently got shares held with CMC Markets you can transfer them to Stake, follow these steps:
- Download the app, sign up to Stake and log in.
- Tap the 'More' icon on the bottom right.
- Tap 'Portfolio transfers' and then select either AUS portfolio transfer or Wall St portfolio transfer for U.S. shares. Then follow the prompts.
If you transfer ASX stocks over A$1,000, you’ll get $3 off your brokerage fees on ASX trades for 12 months. Transfer your U.S. portfolio over US$500 and get a free Dropbox stock. Terms and conditions apply.
There are plenty of benefits to start trading with Stake over CMC Markets, but here are just a few:
- $3 brokerage on ASX trades up to A$30,000 instead of $11 on trades over $1,000. And if you refer a friend to Stake, you can take $1 off the brokerage for 12 months. This means that by successfully referring three friends, you can unlock free ASX brokerage.
- No barriers to Wall St investing. Trade fractional shares in companies like Amazon or Disney from only US$10.
- A seamless, easy-to-use mobile experience that is optimised for the modern investor.
Yes, similar to Stake, CMC Markets offers ASX CHESS sponsorship to their users.
Each investing platform has its pros and cons when buying stocks in Australia. If you are still unsure which investing platform is right for you, refer to the CMC Markets alternatives or see below how Stake compares to other platforms.
Stake is regulated by ASIC in Australia, just like CMC Markets. We are an Authorised Representative (No. 1241398) Stakeshop Pty Ltd (ACN 610 105 505), trading as Stake, is an authorised representative (Authorised Representative no. 1241398) of Stakeshop AFSL Pty Ltd (Australian Financial Services Licence no. 548196).
Stake is CHESS-sponsored, so investors that purchase ASX shares on our platform will have them held under a personal HIN. And on Stake Wall St, your U.S. shares are covered under SIPC protection for up to $500,000 (including $250,000 for claims for cash).
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CMC Markets and CommSec are both good options and have features that will appeal to investors.
However, if you are looking for a digital investment platform built 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.
Sign up and start investing with Stake today.