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Stash vs TMGM

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

Stash

Stash

Beginner investors starting small

Stash is a US micro-investing app offering fractional shares, ETFs, Smart Portfolio robo-advisor, IRAs, and a…

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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

Stash vs TMGM
Feature Stash TMGM
Minimum deposit - -
Stock trading fee No trading commission Stock CFDs included in Classic/Edge accounts; IRESS account charges 1.8-2.25 cents per share
Regulators SEC, FINRA, SIPC ASIC, FMA, VFSC, FSA, FSC
Best for Beginner investors starting small 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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Fractional Shares
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Ready Made Portfolios
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Investment Plans
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Funds
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Margin
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Demo Account
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Multi Currency
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Pros & cons

Stash

Stash

Pros

  • Low $3/month entry-level subscription
  • No trading commissions on stocks or ETFs
  • Fractional shares from $0.01
  • Smart Portfolio automated investing with quarterly rebalancing
  • IRA match of 3% on contributions for Stash+ subscribers
  • Stock-Back card earns stock rewards on everyday spending
  • Beginner-friendly interface with investment guidance

Cons

  • Monthly subscription fee can be disproportionately high for small account balances
  • No options, futures, forex, or CFD trading
  • Crypto trading discontinued in December 2023
  • Smart Portfolio does not support IRAs or tax-loss harvesting
  • No human financial adviser access
  • $100 outgoing ACAT transfer fee
  • Limited advanced charting and research tools
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
Stash

Stash

Stash is a US micro-investing app offering fractional shares, ETFs, Smart Portfolio robo-advisor, IRAs, and a Stock-Back debit card on a flat monthly subscription.

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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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