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EasyEquities vs Stake

Compare EasyEquities and Stake side by side: fees, regulation, platforms.

EasyEquities

EasyEquities

Beginner investors in South Africa

EasyEquities is a South African investment platform offering fractional shares, ETFs, stocks, crypto and tax-…

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Stake

Stake

Australian investors in US and ASX stocks

Stake is an Australian investing platform offering access to 12,000+ US and ASX-listed stocks and ETFs at A$3…

Head-to-head comparison

EasyEquities vs Stake
Feature EasyEquities Stake
Minimum deposit - -
Stock trading fee 0.25% per trade; minimum charge applies A$3 or US$3 per trade; 0.01% for orders above A$/US$30,000
Regulators FSCA ASIC, SEC, FINRA
Best for Beginner investors in South Africa Australian investors in US and ASX stocks
Markets & account
Stocks
ETFs
Crypto
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Fractional Shares
Funds
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Ready Made Portfolios
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Investment Plans
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Money Market Funds
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Multi Currency
Demo Account
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Pros & cons

EasyEquities

EasyEquities

Pros

  • No minimum deposit required
  • No inactivity fee
  • Thrive platform fee (R25/month) is waived for active users and exempt groups
  • 0.25% trading commission is low relative to traditional SA brokers
  • Fractional Share Rights allow investing with small amounts
  • Demo account provided automatically (R100,000 ZAR and $10,000 USD)
  • Multi-currency accounts (ZAR, USD, AUD, GBP, EUR)
  • Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) and retirement annuity options

Cons

  • R25/month Thrive platform fee applies to users below Thrive Level 3
  • Currency conversion fee applies when moving funds between currency accounts
  • Per-asset fee when transferring account to another broker
  • Research and charting tools are basic compared to specialist platforms
  • Customer support does not offer live chat; response times reported as slow
  • Fractional shares are held as Fractional Share Rights, not direct share ownership
  • Limited advanced order types for active traders
  • Primarily suited to South African investors; international account options are more limited
Stake

Stake

Pros

  • Flat A$3 or US$3 brokerage on trades up to A$/US$30,000
  • CHESS-sponsored ASX trading with individual HIN
  • Fractional shares available for US stocks from US$10
  • Access to 12,000+ US and ASX-listed equities
  • Extended pre-market and after-hours US trading
  • No inactivity fee and no account management fee
  • iOS and Android mobile apps

Cons

  • Limited to US and Australian markets only - no European, Asian or other exchanges
  • 55 basis-point FX conversion fee on USD deposits
  • No fractional shares for ASX stocks
  • No CFDs, options, futures, margin trading or crypto
  • No demo account
  • Stake Black subscription required for analyst ratings, market depth and advanced data
  • Customer support limited to email and phone - no live chat
EasyEquities

EasyEquities

EasyEquities is a South African investment platform offering fractional shares, ETFs, stocks, crypto and tax-free accounts with no minimum deposit, 0.25% commissions, and a waivable R25/month platform fee.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

Stake

Stake

Stake is an Australian investing platform offering access to 12,000+ US and ASX-listed stocks and ETFs at A$3 or US$3 per trade.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

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