Key features worth highlighting
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★★★★★ 4.4/5
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| Trading tools |
★★★★★ 2.9/5
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| Research and education |
★★★★★ 3/5
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| Available securities |
★★★★★ 1.5/5
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| Customer support |
★★★★★ 2.7/5
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| Available countries |
★★★★★ 1.5/5
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To learn how our star ratings are calculated, read the
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Provides a high degree of fund security
As soon as you open a trading account with Marketech, you are provided with a Macquarie Bank cash management account (CMA). It serves as a storehouse for all of your funds after you successfully execute a buy/sell order.
Personal HIN provided
When you trade with Marketech, you get your own holder identification number (HIN). As a result, all of your purchased shares are booked under your name exclusively. This gives you the freedom to transfer your holdings to and from your account as you please.
Low brokerage fees
Marketech's FocusLite tier is free for monitoring markets and tracking portfolios, but trading is reserved for paid subscribers. Focus Plus, Pro and Edge plans start at $20/month and unlock professional trading tools with brokerage from just $5 per trade (0.03%).
Solid industry partnerships
Marketech recently entered into an agreement with portfolio management company Sharesight, allowing the firm to use the latter's novel market-tracking products. As a result, investors can get a clear, instant insight as to how their portfolios are performing as well as keep a tab on their dividend payments, generate tax reports and other information – all with the touch of a button.
Real-time data in the palm of your hands
Paid accounts give investors access to market data in real time, allowing users to identify and act on trends using live charting tools as well as a market depth monitoring system. FocusLite retains 20-minute delayed data.
4 accounts to choose from
Marketech provides four account levels, from the free FocusLite option through to the premium Edge tier. FocusLite is intended for monitoring and account maintenance and allows you to retain access to the platform and your trade history during non-trading periods without incurring any subscription or brokerage costs.
| Marketech FocusLite | Marketech FocusPlus | Marketech FocusPro | Marketech Edge |
| Subscription charges | $0 | $20 p/month | $45 p/month | $65 p/month |
| Trading allowed | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Brokerage rates | N/A | $5.00 / 0.03% | $5.00/0.03% | $5.00/0.03% |
| Price data delivery | 20 min delay | Live (click-to-refresh) | Live streaming | Live streaming |
| Market movers scan | 1 pre-set scan | 1 pre-set + 1 custom scan | 25+ pre-set + unlimited custom scans | 25+ pre-set + unlimited custom scans |
| Technical analysis overlay on charts | Available | Available | Available | Available |
| Individual HIN (not trustee) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Individual Macquarie CMA | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Sharesight integration | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
What's the catch?
The standard FocusLite account only provides 20-minute delayed pricing, so it's not suited to active trading. FocusPlus improves on this with live pricing, though you'll still need to click to refresh each quote. Only FocusPro and Edge offer live streaming data with no manual refreshing required.
How does the system work?
Marketech is a share trading platform and all trading, account and settlement services are provided by OpenMarkets Australia. All shares bought via the platform are CHESS-sponsored and held in your name.
Your funds are stored with a Macquarie Bank CMA, with each user being provided with their very own HIN.
Primary fee structure
Marketech's FocusLite offering allows for free, view-only access to the platform, making it perfect for account maintenance during non-trading periods.
For active traders, Marketech offers three paid tiers: FocusPlus from $20/month, FocusPro from $45/month and the premium Edge tier from $65/month. All three charge a minimum $5.00 or 0.03% brokerage rate per transaction, with FocusPro and Edge adding live streaming ASX data.
How to open a Marketech account
Opening a trading account on Marketech is straightforward. To open an account:
- Go to the Marketech website: https://marketech.com.au.
- Fill out your name, email address and other basic details.
- Verify your identity and supply your Australian passport, driver's licence, Medicare card or other personal IDs.
- Once the verification process is complete, add some funds to your account and start trading.
This information should not be interpreted as an endorsement of futures, stocks, ETFs, CFDs, options or any specific provider, service or offering. It should not be relied upon as investment advice or construed as providing recommendations of any kind. Futures, stocks, ETFs and options trading involves substantial risk of loss and therefore are not appropriate for all investors. Trading CFDs and forex on leverage comes with a higher risk of losing money rapidly. Past performance is not an indication of future results. Consider your own circumstances, and obtain your own advice, before making any trades. Read the Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) and Target Market Determination (TMD) for the product on the provider's website.
alex
July 22, 2025
how much is the fee every time you do a trade of 250000 dollars ? is a flat rate or is related to the amount? can yo undo as many trades a day you want or is limited? is any other cost involve when you trade?