CHESS-sponsored brokerage for ASX investing
Invest in the biggest Australian stocks and ETFs with CHESS-sponsored confidence
- Your ASX shares held in your name
- Get your own unique HIN or transfer your existing HIN
- $3 CHESS-sponsored trades for all trades up to A$30,000
Proud to bring you CHESS sponsorship
When you invest on the ASX with Stake, you enjoy:
CHESS-sponsored investing
You’ll get your own HIN (Holder Identification Number) so shares are actually held in your name.
Simple Pricing
$3 brokerage for all trades up to A$30,000, or 0.01% for trades above A$30,000.
A platform made for this century
A powerful yet easy-to-use experience on mobile and desktop, whether you’re a starter or a pro.
Fast digital transfers
Our patent-pending portfolio transfer process brings your shares to Stake in no time, with no paperwork.
What is CHESS on the ASX?
CHESS stands for Clearing House Electronic Subregister System. It was developed and maintained by the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX).
The CHESS system facilitates trades, settles funds following buys and sells and transfers legal ownership of securities. Most importantly for our investors, CHESS-sponsored platforms like Stake allow positions to be held in an individual’s name.
🎓 Learn more in our guide What is CHESS?
How we compare
Compare Stake’s brokerage fees with other CHESS-sponsored platforms
Trade Amount |  | CommSec | NAB | SelfWealth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
$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: 30 May 2025. 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.
“STAKE UNDERCUTS STOCKBROKING MARKET BY TWO-THIRDS”
“THE $3 COST FOR ASX BROKERAGE MAKES THE PLATFORM THE LOWEST-COST CHESS-SPONSORED OFFERING”
“A homegrown start-up that has helped “break down barriers” for Australians”
FolasadéAs a former commsec user, I love how easy the app is to navigate and with ASX now available switching between markets is easy.
Sign up for CHESS-sponsored brokerage
- 1Sign up in minutes, all you need is some I.D.
- 2Click Stake AUS
- 3Deposit in seconds, funds arrive in minutes and you're away
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Sign up and fund Stake AUS to claim.
Transfer existing ASX stocks and you could also trade for free.