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FP Markets vs Stake

Compare FP Markets and Stake side by side: fees, regulation, platforms.

FP Markets

FP Markets

ECN forex and CFD traders

FP Markets is an Australian multi-asset broker founded in 2005, offering forex, CFDs, and share trading acrosโ€ฆ

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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$3โ€ฆ

Head-to-head comparison

FP Markets vs Stake
Feature FP Markets Stake
Minimum deposit - -
Stock trading fee Iress platform: commission-based, minimum brokerage applies per trade; fee thresholds vary by account tier A$3 or US$3 per trade; 0.01% for orders above A$/US$30,000
Regulators ASIC, CySEC, FSCA, FSA, CMA, FSC ASIC, SEC, FINRA
Best for ECN forex and CFD traders Australian investors in US and ASX stocks
Markets & account
Stocks
ETFs
Forex
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CFDs
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Crypto
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Bonds
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Margin
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Demo Account
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Fractional Shares
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Multi Currency
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Pros & cons

FP Markets

FP Markets

Pros

  • Raw ECN account with spreads from 0.0 pips and $6 round-turn commission
  • Regulated by ASIC and CySEC with client funds in segregated accounts
  • 10,000+ tradeable instruments including forex, stocks, indices, and commodities
  • Choice of MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, TradingView, and Iress
  • No deposit, withdrawal, or inactivity fees
  • Free demo account with USD 100,000 in virtual funds
  • Negative balance protection under ASIC and CySEC entities
  • 24/7 multilingual customer support

Cons

  • Not FCA-regulated; UK traders are served through a less protective entity
  • Iress platform incurs a monthly fee unless minimum commission thresholds are met
  • Demo accounts expire after 30 days of inactivity
  • Research and educational content trails some larger competitors
  • Not available to residents of the United States, Japan, or New Zealand
  • Standard account spreads are wider than the Raw account average all-in cost
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
FP Markets

FP Markets

FP Markets is an Australian multi-asset broker founded in 2005, offering forex, CFDs, and share trading across MetaTrader, cTrader, TradingView, and Iress platforms.

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.

Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

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