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The brokerage leaderboard

Share trading platforms ranked on what a trade really costs — brokerage, currency conversion and the offers on the table right now.

Ranked at a $5,000 trade unless the board says otherwise. Trade a different size? The compare page prices every broker at yours.

🇦🇺

Cheapest ASX Trade

Brokerage on a $5,000 ASX share trade, lowest first. Ties go to the broker that stays cheaper as trades get bigger.

#1
🏦
Betashares
Betashares Direct · Custodian
Free
on a $5,000 trade
+

🎁 Earn up to $1,000 to invest when you transfer your portfolio to Betashares Direct

Pricing
ASX brokerage
Any trade sizeFree
Account feeFree
Live ASX pricingNot stated
Transfer out$9.50
Markets
Australia (ASX)
Features
✕CHESS sponsored
✓Recurring buys
✓Fractional shares
✓Dividend reinvestment
✓Pre-built portfolios
✕Conditional orders
✕Desktop platform
✓Tax reporting
Part of BetasharesChecked 13 Sept 2026
#2
🌳
IG
IG Share Trading · Custodian
Free
on a $5,000 trade
+
Pricing
ASX brokerage
Any trade sizeFree
US brokerage
Any trade sizeFree
FX spread0.70%
Account feeFree
Live ASX pricingNot stated
Markets
Australia (ASX)United StatesUnited KingdomEuropeJapan
Features
✕CHESS sponsored
✕Recurring buys
✕Fractional shares
✕Dividend reinvestment
✕Pre-built portfolios
✓Conditional orders
✓Desktop platform
✓Tax reporting
Part of IG GroupChecked 13 Sept 2026
#3
🏦
Webull
Webull Securities Australia · CHESS-sponsored
$1.50
per $5,000 trade
+
Pricing
ASX brokerage
Any trade size$1.00 or 0.03%
US brokerageUSD
Any trade sizeFree
FX spread0.50%
Account feeFree
Live ASX pricing$50/mo
Markets
Australia (ASX)United StatesHong KongChina (A-shares)
Features
✓CHESS sponsored
✕Recurring buys
✓Fractional shares
✕Dividend reinvestment
✕Pre-built portfolios
✓Conditional orders
✓Desktop platform
✓Tax reporting
Part of Webull CorporationChecked 13 Sept 2026
#4
⬆️
Superhero
Superhero · Custodian
$2.00
per $5,000 trade
+
Pricing
ASX brokerage
Up to $20,000$2.00
Above $20,0000.01%
US brokerageUSD
Up to US$20,000US$2.00≈ $2.80
Above US$20,0000.01%
FX spread0.50%
Account feeFree
Live ASX pricingNot stated
Transfer out$20
Minimum trade$10
Markets
Australia (ASX)United States
Features
✕CHESS sponsored
✓Recurring buys
✓Fractional shares
✓Dividend reinvestment
✓Pre-built portfolios
✕Conditional orders
✕Desktop platform
✓Tax reporting
Checked 13 Sept 2026
#5
🏦
eToro
eToro Australia · Custodian
$2.80
per $5,000 trade
+
Pricing
ASX brokerageUSD
Any trade sizeUS$2.00≈ $2.80
US brokerageUSD
Any trade sizeUS$2.00≈ $2.80
FX spread0.75%
Account feeFree
Live ASX pricingNot stated
Markets
Australia (ASX)United StatesUnited KingdomEuropeHong Kong
Features
✕CHESS sponsored
✓Recurring buys
✓Fractional shares
✕Dividend reinvestment
✓Pre-built portfolios
✓Conditional orders
✕Desktop platform
✕Tax reporting
Part of eToro GroupChecked 13 Sept 2026
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🎁

Best Sign-up Offers

Brokers currently running a joining offer, ordered by their everyday ASX brokerage so a good offer on an expensive broker doesn’t float to the top.

#1
🏦
Betashares
Betashares Direct · Custodian
Earn up to $1,000 to invest when you transf…
Free per ASX trade
+

🎁 Earn up to $1,000 to invest when you transfer your portfolio to Betashares Direct

Pricing
ASX brokerage
Any trade sizeFree
Account feeFree
Live ASX pricingNot stated
Transfer out$9.50
Markets
Australia (ASX)
Features
✕CHESS sponsored
✓Recurring buys
✓Fractional shares
✓Dividend reinvestment
✓Pre-built portfolios
✕Conditional orders
✕Desktop platform
✓Tax reporting
Part of BetasharesChecked 13 Sept 2026
#2
🏦
Tiger Brokers
Tiger Brokers Australia · CHESS-sponsored
New users: minimum brokerage waived on up t…
$3.00 per ASX trade
+

🎁 New users: minimum brokerage waived on up to 4 ASX/US share or option trades a month and zero FX spread on up to A$2,000 a month (first deposit after 12 Dec 2024)

Pricing
ASX brokerage
Up to $10,000$3.00
Above $10,0000.03%
US brokerageUSD
Any trade sizeUS$2.00≈ $2.80
FX spread0.55%
Account feeFree
Live ASX pricingNot stated
Markets
Australia (ASX)United StatesHong KongChina (A-shares)
Features
✓CHESS sponsored
✕Recurring buys
✓Fractional shares
✕Dividend reinvestment
✕Pre-built portfolios
✓Conditional orders
✓Desktop platform
✓Tax reporting
Part of UP FintechChecked 13 Sept 2026
#3
🏦
Selfwealth
Selfwealth Share Trading · CHESS-sponsored
$0 brokerage on your first 3 trades ($28
$9.50 per ASX trade
+

🎁 $0 brokerage on your first 3 trades ($28.50 value), valid for 30 days

Pricing
ASX brokerage
Any trade size$9.50
US brokerageUSD
Any trade sizeUS$9.50≈ $13
FX spread0.60%
Account feeFree
Live ASX pricingNot stated
Minimum trade$500
Markets
Australia (ASX)United States
Features
✓CHESS sponsored
✕Recurring buys
✕Fractional shares
✓Dividend reinvestment
✕Pre-built portfolios
✓Conditional orders
✕Desktop platform
✓Tax reporting
Checked 13 Sept 2026
#4
🏦
CommSec
CommSec Pocket · CHESS-sponsored
$0 brokerage on Pocket ETFs for a limited t…
$10 per ASX trade
+

🎁 $0 brokerage on Pocket ETFs for a limited time (T&Cs apply)

Pricing
ASX brokerage
Up to $1,000$2.00
Above $1,0000.2%
Account feeFree
Live ASX pricingNot stated
Minimum trade$50
Markets
Australia (ASX)
Features
✓CHESS sponsored
✓Recurring buys
✕Fractional shares
✓Dividend reinvestment
✓Pre-built portfolios
✕Conditional orders
✕Desktop platform
✓Tax reporting
Part of Commonwealth BankChecked 13 Sept 2026
#5
🏦
CommSec
CommSec Share Trading · CHESS-sponsored
New international accounts get 30 free trad…
$20 per ASX trade
+

🎁 New international accounts get 30 free trades across 13 global markets (T&Cs apply)

Pricing
ASX brokerage
Up to $1,000$5.00
$1,000 to $3,000$10
$3,000 to $10,000$20
$10,000 to $25,000$30
Above $25,0000.12%
US brokerageUSD
Any trade sizeUS$5.00 or 0.12%≈ $7.01
FX spread0.55%
Account feeFree
Live ASX pricingNot stated
Interest on cash0.65% p.a.
Minimum trade$500
Markets
Australia (ASX)United StatesUnited KingdomEuropeHong KongJapanCanadaSingapore
Features
✓CHESS sponsored
✕Recurring buys
✕Fractional shares
✓Dividend reinvestment
✕Pre-built portfolios
✓Conditional orders
✓Desktop platform
✓Tax reporting
Part of Commonwealth BankChecked 13 Sept 2026
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🇺🇸

Cheapest US Trade, All-in

Brokerage plus the currency conversion on a $5,000 US share trade. The FX spread usually costs more than the brokerage, so this is the number that matters.

#1
🏦
Interactive Brokers
IBKR Australia · Custodian
$2.90
per $5,000 trade
+
Pricing
ASX brokerage
Any trade size$6.00 or 0.08%
US brokerageUSD
Any trade sizeUS$1.00≈ $1.40
FX spread0.03%
Account feeFree
Live ASX pricingNot stated
Markets
Australia (ASX)United StatesUnited KingdomEuropeHong KongJapanCanadaSingaporeChina (A-shares)
Features
✕CHESS sponsored
✓Recurring buys
✓Fractional shares
✕Dividend reinvestment
✕Pre-built portfolios
✓Conditional orders
✓Desktop platform
✓Tax reporting
Part of Interactive Brokers GroupChecked 13 Sept 2026
#2
🏦
Webull
Webull Securities Australia · CHESS-sponsored
$25
per $5,000 trade
+
Pricing
ASX brokerage
Any trade size$1.00 or 0.03%
US brokerageUSD
Any trade sizeFree
FX spread0.50%
Account feeFree
Live ASX pricing$50/mo
Markets
Australia (ASX)United StatesHong KongChina (A-shares)
Features
✓CHESS sponsored
✕Recurring buys
✓Fractional shares
✕Dividend reinvestment
✕Pre-built portfolios
✓Conditional orders
✓Desktop platform
✓Tax reporting
Part of Webull CorporationChecked 13 Sept 2026
#3
🏦
Moomoo
Moomoo Australia · CHESS-sponsored
$26
per $5,000 trade
+
Pricing
ASX brokerage
Any trade size$3.00 or 0.03%
US brokerageUSD
Any trade sizeUS$0.99≈ $1.39
FX spread0.50%
Account feeFree
Live ASX pricingNot stated
Markets
Australia (ASX)United StatesHong Kong
Features
✓CHESS sponsored
✕Recurring buys
✓Fractional shares
✕Dividend reinvestment
✕Pre-built portfolios
✓Conditional orders
✓Desktop platform
✓Tax reporting
Part of Futu HoldingsChecked 13 Sept 2026
#4
🏦
Saxo
Saxo Australia · Custodian
$27
per $5,000 trade
+
Pricing
ASX brokerage
Any trade size$3.00 or 0.08%
US brokerageUSD
Any trade sizeUS$1.00 or 0.08%≈ $1.40
FX spread0.45%
Account feeFree
Live ASX pricingNot stated
Transfer out$50
Markets
Australia (ASX)United StatesUnited KingdomEuropeHong KongJapanCanadaSingaporeChina (A-shares)
Features
✕CHESS sponsored
✕Recurring buys
✕Fractional shares
✕Dividend reinvestment
✕Pre-built portfolios
✓Conditional orders
✓Desktop platform
✓Tax reporting
Part of Saxo BankChecked 13 Sept 2026
#5
⬆️
Superhero
Superhero · Custodian
$28
per $5,000 trade
+
Pricing
ASX brokerage
Up to $20,000$2.00
Above $20,0000.01%
US brokerageUSD
Up to US$20,000US$2.00≈ $2.80
Above US$20,0000.01%
FX spread0.50%
Account feeFree
Live ASX pricingNot stated
Transfer out$20
Minimum trade$10
Markets
Australia (ASX)United States
Features
✕CHESS sponsored
✓Recurring buys
✓Fractional shares
✓Dividend reinvestment
✓Pre-built portfolios
✕Conditional orders
✕Desktop platform
✓Tax reporting
Checked 13 Sept 2026
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🏋️

Cheapest for Large ASX Trades

Brokerage on a $50,000 ASX trade. Percentage-based tiers bite here, so flat-fee brokers pull ahead of the banks.

#1
🏦
Betashares
Betashares Direct · Custodian
Free
on a $50,000 trade
+

🎁 Earn up to $1,000 to invest when you transfer your portfolio to Betashares Direct

Pricing
ASX brokerage
Any trade sizeFree
Account feeFree
Live ASX pricingNot stated
Transfer out$9.50
Markets
Australia (ASX)
Features
✕CHESS sponsored
✓Recurring buys
✓Fractional shares
✓Dividend reinvestment
✓Pre-built portfolios
✕Conditional orders
✕Desktop platform
✓Tax reporting
Part of BetasharesChecked 13 Sept 2026
#2
🌳
IG
IG Share Trading · Custodian
Free
on a $50,000 trade
+
Pricing
ASX brokerage
Any trade sizeFree
US brokerage
Any trade sizeFree
FX spread0.70%
Account feeFree
Live ASX pricingNot stated
Markets
Australia (ASX)United StatesUnited KingdomEuropeJapan
Features
✕CHESS sponsored
✕Recurring buys
✕Fractional shares
✕Dividend reinvestment
✕Pre-built portfolios
✓Conditional orders
✓Desktop platform
✓Tax reporting
Part of IG GroupChecked 13 Sept 2026
#3
🏦
eToro
eToro Australia · Custodian
$2.80
per $50,000 trade
+
Pricing
ASX brokerageUSD
Any trade sizeUS$2.00≈ $2.80
US brokerageUSD
Any trade sizeUS$2.00≈ $2.80
FX spread0.75%
Account feeFree
Live ASX pricingNot stated
Markets
Australia (ASX)United StatesUnited KingdomEuropeHong Kong
Features
✕CHESS sponsored
✓Recurring buys
✓Fractional shares
✕Dividend reinvestment
✓Pre-built portfolios
✓Conditional orders
✕Desktop platform
✕Tax reporting
Part of eToro GroupChecked 13 Sept 2026
#4
⬆️
Superhero
Superhero · Custodian
$5.00
per $50,000 trade
+
Pricing
ASX brokerage
Up to $20,000$2.00
Above $20,0000.01%
US brokerageUSD
Up to US$20,000US$2.00≈ $2.80
Above US$20,0000.01%
FX spread0.50%
Account feeFree
Live ASX pricingNot stated
Transfer out$20
Minimum trade$10
Markets
Australia (ASX)United States
Features
✕CHESS sponsored
✓Recurring buys
✓Fractional shares
✓Dividend reinvestment
✓Pre-built portfolios
✕Conditional orders
✕Desktop platform
✓Tax reporting
Checked 13 Sept 2026
#5
🏦
Stake
Stake AUS · CHESS-sponsored
$5.00
per $50,000 trade
+
Pricing
ASX brokerage
Up to $30,000$3.00
Above $30,0000.01%
US brokerageUSD
Up to US$30,000US$3.00≈ $4.21
Above US$30,0000.01%
FX spread0.55%
Account feeFree
Live ASX pricingNot stated
Markets
Australia (ASX)United States
Features
✓CHESS sponsored
✓Recurring buys
✓Fractional shares
✓Dividend reinvestment
✕Pre-built portfolios
✓Conditional orders
✕Desktop platform
✓Tax reporting
Checked 13 Sept 2026
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🏛️

Best from the Big Banks

The bank-owned brokers — CommSec, nabtrade, Westpac and ANZ — ranked on a $5,000 ASX trade.

#1
🏦
CommSec
CommSec Pocket · CHESS-sponsored
$10
per $5,000 trade
+

🎁 $0 brokerage on Pocket ETFs for a limited time (T&Cs apply)

Pricing
ASX brokerage
Up to $1,000$2.00
Above $1,0000.2%
Account feeFree
Live ASX pricingNot stated
Minimum trade$50
Markets
Australia (ASX)
Features
✓CHESS sponsored
✓Recurring buys
✕Fractional shares
✓Dividend reinvestment
✓Pre-built portfolios
✕Conditional orders
✕Desktop platform
✓Tax reporting
Part of Commonwealth BankChecked 13 Sept 2026
#2
🏪
nabtrade
nabtrade · CHESS-sponsored
$15
per $5,000 trade
+
Pricing
ASX brokerage
Up to $1,000$9.95
$1,000 to $5,000$15
$5,000 to $20,000$20
Above $20,0000.11%
US brokerage
Up to $1,000$9.95
$1,000 to $5,000$15
$5,000 to $20,000$20
Above $20,0000.11%
FX spread0.80%
Account feeFree
Live ASX pricingNot stated
Minimum trade$500
Markets
Australia (ASX)United StatesUnited KingdomHong KongJapanCanadaSingapore
Features
✓CHESS sponsored
✕Recurring buys
✕Fractional shares
✓Dividend reinvestment
✕Pre-built portfolios
✓Conditional orders
✓Desktop platform
✓Tax reporting
Part of National Australia BankChecked 13 Sept 2026
#3
🏦
CommSec
CommSec Share Trading · CHESS-sponsored
$20
per $5,000 trade
+

🎁 New international accounts get 30 free trades across 13 global markets (T&Cs apply)

Pricing
ASX brokerage
Up to $1,000$5.00
$1,000 to $3,000$10
$3,000 to $10,000$20
$10,000 to $25,000$30
Above $25,0000.12%
US brokerageUSD
Any trade sizeUS$5.00 or 0.12%≈ $7.01
FX spread0.55%
Account feeFree
Live ASX pricingNot stated
Interest on cash0.65% p.a.
Minimum trade$500
Markets
Australia (ASX)United StatesUnited KingdomEuropeHong KongJapanCanadaSingapore
Features
✓CHESS sponsored
✕Recurring buys
✕Fractional shares
✓Dividend reinvestment
✕Pre-built portfolios
✓Conditional orders
✓Desktop platform
✓Tax reporting
Part of Commonwealth BankChecked 13 Sept 2026
#4
🏢
Westpac
Westpac Share Trading · CHESS-sponsored
$20
per $5,000 trade
+
Pricing
ASX brokerage
Up to $1,000$4.95
$1,000 to $3,000$9.95
$3,000 to $10,000$20
$10,000 to $28,000$30
Above $28,0000.11%
US brokerageUSD
Any trade sizeUS$4.95 or 0.11%≈ $6.94
FX spread0.65%
Account feeFree
Live ASX pricingNot stated
Transfer out$50
Interest on cash1.20% p.a.
Minimum trade$500
Markets
Australia (ASX)United StatesUnited KingdomEuropeHong KongCanadaSingapore
Features
✓CHESS sponsored
✕Recurring buys
✕Fractional shares
✓Dividend reinvestment
✕Pre-built portfolios
✓Conditional orders
✓Desktop platform
✓Tax reporting
Part of WestpacChecked 13 Sept 2026
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