Share Trading Account Offer

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Standard brokerage - US shares
Share Trading Account Offer
Get $0 brokerage on US, Hong Kong and European stocks with trades as little as $50 when you join the world's biggest social trading network.
- $0 brokerage for AU, US, Hong Kong and European stocks
- Trades starting from $50
- Fractional shares
- Copy top traders
Important: Share trading carries risk of capital loss.
Hi I am just starting out. I live in Australia and want to know what is the best broker in your opinion to use to trade mainly stocks. I want a broker that is partnered with a good desktop platform. I had a look at IG but i do not like there web platform and their partnership with MT4 only really allows for forex and commodity trading not share trading. Can you help?
Hi Chris,
Thanks for getting in touch with finder. I hope all is well with you. :)
As a comparison website, we can’t provide specific recommendations to our users. However, the best broker for you depends on your specific needs, preference, and budget. For this reason, you may want to assess these factors before you choose a platform.
What I can suggest is for you to explore further your options. On this page, you will see a table that allows you to conveniently compare your options. You can compare according to monthly fees and margin trading, to name a few. Once you found the right one for you, click on the “Go to site” green button to learn more or initiate your application. From there, you should know more about your options and identify the right one for you.
I hope this helps. Should you have further questions, please don’t hesitate to reach us out again.
Have a wonderful day!
Cheers,
Joshua
Looking at international shares it appears that the Australian brokers all use ‘custodian’ accounts overseas and that the shares aren’t actually registered in my name. Why is this so and is there an alternative?
It would seem that the custodian could be loaning my shares to people who short the stock.
Thanks!
Hi Mark,
Thank you for getting in touch with finder.
Dedicated custodian services are quite common, and qualified custodians are strictly regulated. Brokers will often use them to manage customer assets. A custodian account by itself isn’t necessarily a cause for alarm.
These custodial services are intended to reduce the risk of misappropriation of customer funds, and sometimes a service might be legally required to use a qualified custodian.
If you don’t feel confident with the custody arrangements made by a broker, and want an alternative, it might be a good idea to contact the broker for more information.
Please feel free to reach out to us if you have any other enquiries.
Thank you and have a wonderful day!
Cheers,
Jeni
I hold shares in a company quoted in Australia which I wish to sell. I am a UK resident which appears to make this trade very complicated and as yet I have not found a broker either in the UK or Australia that can deal for me.
Hi Roderick,
Thanks for your message and for visiting finder – the leading comparison website & general information service built to give you advice in your buying decision needs. How are you doing today?
We understand that you are facing challenges trying to find a broker to sell your shares. However, lease note that we’re a product comparison website and we do not represent any company we feature on our site. We provide general information on products to assist you in your buying decision process hence we cannot recommend product / service that is rightfully fit for you.
You may choose from the brokerage firms we have on the page above. For more information, you can click the “more” under the “GO TO SITE” button. Once you’ve decided, you may click the “GO TO SITE” to be directed to their page.
Hope this helps! Feel free to message us anytime should you have further questions.
Cheers,
Nikki
Hello – I own shares listed on the Swiss stock exchange that I want to keep. I have left the company where I bought the shares and I need to move them to another brokerage account in the next 3 weeks or the company will sell them and transfer the money to me.
I am an Australian based in Australia and would need to move the shares to an Australian account (I think). NAB can do it but it will take 6 weeks. Can you give me any advice?
Thank you.
Hi Rebecca,
Thanks for your question.
Transferring your shares can be done through an off-market or online. You may check our guide on how and which account you can transfer your shares. You can use our comparison of share trading accounts to see which platform suits you. If you like to check the main page of the platform, please click on the ‘Go to site’ button.
Hope this helps.
Cheers,
May
I have an overseas broker & trade only on the LSE in GB pounds.
I want to do same with an Australian on line Broker trading in & keeping portfolio in GB pounds
Hi Alex,
Thanks for your inquiry.
That could be possible as the international share trading platforms above can provide access to the global exchanges such as the UK’ FTSE and ISEQ (Ireland). I would suggest that you get in touch with a provider listed above to discuss your trading options like trading in and keeping portfolio in GBP.
Cheers,
May