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Firstrade vs TMGM

Compare Firstrade and TMGM side by side: fees, regulation, platforms.

Firstrade

Firstrade

Cost-conscious US stock, ETF and options traders

Firstrade is a US online broker with $0 online trades for stocks, ETFs, options and mutual funds, plus mobileโ€ฆ

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TMGM

TMGM

Active forex and CFD traders

TMGM is an ASIC-regulated forex and CFD broker founded in 2013 in Sydney, offering MT4, MT5 and IRESS platforโ€ฆ

Head-to-head comparison

Firstrade vs TMGM
Feature Firstrade TMGM
Minimum deposit $0 -
Stock trading fee $0 commission Stock CFDs included in Classic/Edge accounts; IRESS account charges 1.8-2.25 cents per share
Regulators FINRA ASIC, FMA, VFSC, FSA, FSC
Best for Cost-conscious US stock, ETF and options traders Active forex and CFD traders
Markets & account
Stocks
ETFs
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Forex
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CFDs
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Crypto
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Bonds
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Options
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Funds
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Margin
Investment Plans
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Demo Account
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Multi Currency
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Pros & cons

Firstrade

Firstrade

Pros

  • $0 online trades for stocks, ETFs, options and mutual funds
  • $0 options contract, exercise and assignment fees
  • No deposit minimum and no inactivity fees
  • Overnight trading from 8 PM to 4 AM ET on 1,200+ securities
  • Options Wizard includes 40+ strategies and P&L simulations
  • ACATS transfer fee rebate up to $250 on qualifying transfers
  • Excess protection can raise coverage to $37.5 million per customer

Cons

  • Broker-assisted stock and ETF trades cost $19.95
  • Broker-assisted options cost $19.95+$0.50/contract
  • Mutual fund shares sold within 90 days can cost $19.95
  • Redemptions below $500 can incur a $19.95 fee
  • Primary Market CDs cost $30
  • Overnight trades must use limit orders only
  • ACH transfers require a U.S. financial institution
TMGM

TMGM

Pros

  • ASIC-regulated with segregated client funds at a major bank
  • Negative balance protection across all entities
  • Raw spreads from 0.0 pips on Edge accounts
  • 12,000+ stock CFDs accessible via IRESS platform
  • Free demo account on MT4 and MT5
  • No deposit or withdrawal fees charged by TMGM
  • Free VPS hosting for algorithmic traders
  • Copy trading available via HUBx

Cons

  • Inactivity fee of $30 per month after 6 months
  • IRESS platform requires a minimum $5,000 deposit
  • No EU-based regulatory licence
  • Limited educational resources compared to some competitors
  • High leverage (up to 1:1000) only available through offshore entity
  • ASIC-issued DDO stop orders in May 2024 (suspended June 2024) indicate prior compliance concerns
  • No demo account available for IRESS platform
Firstrade

Firstrade

Firstrade is a US online broker with $0 online trades for stocks, ETFs, options and mutual funds, plus mobile apps and overnight stock and ETF trading.

Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

TMGM

TMGM

TMGM is an ASIC-regulated forex and CFD broker founded in 2013 in Sydney, offering MT4, MT5 and IRESS platforms with Classic and Edge account types.

Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

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