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iFOREX vs Stake

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

iFOREX

iFOREX

Forex and CFD traders seeking education

iFOREX is a CFD and forex broker established in 1996, offering 750-plus instruments across currencies, commod…

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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

iFOREX vs Stake
Feature iFOREX Stake
Minimum deposit - -
Stock trading fee - A$3 or US$3 per trade; 0.01% for orders above A$/US$30,000
Regulators CySEC, BVI FSC ASIC, SEC, FINRA
Best for Forex and CFD traders seeking education Australian investors in US and ASX stocks
Markets & account
Stocks
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ETFs
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Forex
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CFDs
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Crypto
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Demo Account
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Fractional Shares
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Multi Currency
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Pros & cons

iFOREX

iFOREX

Pros

  • Established in 1996 with over 25 years of operating history
  • 750-plus tradable CFD instruments across six asset classes
  • No commissions; spread-only pricing model
  • No deposit fees
  • Inactivity fee only triggered after 12 consecutive months
  • Free demo account with virtual funds
  • Personal 1-on-1 coaching in multiple languages
  • Negative balance protection and segregated client funds

Cons

  • No MetaTrader 4 or MetaTrader 5 support
  • All products are CFDs; no direct ownership of shares or ETFs
  • EUR/USD spread from 1.1 pips is wider than ECN-style competitors
  • BVI FSC entity offers weaker regulatory protection than FCA or ASIC
  • No copy trading or social trading features
  • No automated trading or VPS offering
  • Demo account limited to 30 days
  • Inactivity fee of $15 per quarter can erode small balances
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
iFOREX

iFOREX

iFOREX is a CFD and forex broker established in 1996, offering 750-plus instruments across currencies, commodities, indices, shares, crypto and ETFs via a proprietary platform.

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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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