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SMARTBROKER+ vs TMGM

Compare SMARTBROKER+ and TMGM side by side: fees, regulation, platforms.

SMARTBROKER+

SMARTBROKER+

German investors seeking low-cost ETF trading

SMARTBROKER+ is a German online broker offering stocks, ETFs, funds, bonds, derivatives and crypto with free …

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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 platfor…

Head-to-head comparison

SMARTBROKER+ vs TMGM
Feature SMARTBROKER+ TMGM
Minimum deposit - -
Stock trading fee EUR 0 via gettex (orders >= EUR 500); EUR 1 via gettex (orders < EUR 500); EUR 4 flat at Tradegate, Lang & Schwarz and other exchanges Stock CFDs included in Classic/Edge accounts; IRESS account charges 1.8-2.25 cents per share
Regulators BaFin ASIC, FMA, VFSC, FSA, FSC
Best for German investors seeking low-cost ETF trading Active forex and CFD traders
Markets & account
Stocks
ETFs
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Forex
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CFDs
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Crypto
Bonds
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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

SMARTBROKER+

SMARTBROKER+

Pros

  • Free custody and account management
  • No deposit, withdrawal or inactivity fees
  • Commission-free gettex trading for orders of EUR 500 or more
  • Over 4,600 savings plans with free execution for ETFs, stocks, funds and crypto ETPs
  • Access to 9 domestic and 18 international exchanges
  • Bonds trading available since April 2024
  • Weekend trading available since November 2025
  • Deposit protection up to EUR 100,000 via statutory scheme plus voluntary fund

Cons

  • No demo account available
  • No joint or junior accounts
  • Platform and customer support primarily in German
  • EUR 4 flat fee at exchanges other than gettex
  • Currency conversion cost of approximately 0.25% on international trades
  • No source tax recovery service
  • Mixed customer reviews on Trustpilot regarding customer support response times
  • Parent company has reported losses in recent years
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
SMARTBROKER+

SMARTBROKER+

SMARTBROKER+ is a German online broker offering stocks, ETFs, funds, bonds, derivatives and crypto with free custody and commission-free gettex trading from EUR 500.

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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.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

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