Find out which stock broker best suits your investing profile.
Choose if…
Choose AMarkets if you want ECN-priced stock CFDs and a broad product range, and you’re comfortable with offshore SVG/FSA regulation.
Choose if…
Choose TMGM if you need genuine DMA equity access via IRESS and ASIC-regulated oversight.
Which broker wins for each type of stock trader, based on costs, safety, features, and editorial scoring.
TMGM wins for safety & regulation due to ASIC oversight and top-tier regulatory status.
| Editorial score | 3.2/ 5 | 3.8/ 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Min deposit | $100 | $100 |
| Spreads from | 0 pips | 0 pips |
| Commission / lot | $6/lot▼ lower | $7/lot |
A closer look at the specific criteria each broker meets or misses within each scoring category.
| Criteria | AMarkets | TMGM |
|---|---|---|
| Trust & Regulation | ||
| Top-tier regulator (FCA, ASIC, SEC, etc.) | Fail | Pass |
| Segregated client funds | Pass | Pass |
| Negative balance protection | Fail | Pass |
| Compensation scheme (e.g. FSCS, SIPC) | Fail | Fail |
| Costs | ||
| Commission-free trading | Fail | Fail |
| Features | ||
| Fractional shares | Fail | Fail |
| Dividend reinvestment (DRIP) | Fail | Fail |
| Extended hours trading | Fail | Fail |
| IPO access | Fail | Fail |
| Short selling | Pass | Pass |
| Stock screener tool | Fail | Fail |
| Support | ||
| Mobile app | Pass | Pass |
| Advanced charting tools | Pass | Pass |
| 24/5 live chat | Pass | Pass |
| Phone support | Pass | Pass |
TMGM rates 3.8/5 versus 3.2/5 for AMarkets. TMGM edges ahead on our composite score, though both brokers meet a reasonable standard for most traders.
Both AMarkets and TMGM start from the same spread of 0. For stock trading, also compare per-trade or per-share commissions to determine the total cost per transaction.
Both AMarkets and TMGM require a minimum deposit of $100 to open a live trading account.
TMGM holds top-tier regulation (ASIC, VFSC), providing stronger investor protections. AMarkets may be regulated but does not hold top-tier status in our data. Verify regulatory status on each regulator's public register before depositing funds.
For beginners, TMGM provides negative balance protection, capping losses at your deposit amount. Also compare demo account availability and educational resources on each broker's site before deciding.
AMarkets lists maximum leverage of 3000:1, while TMGM lists up to 20:1. Available leverage depends on your jurisdiction. EU retail clients under ESMA rules are capped at 1:30 on major forex pairs.
AMarkets charges $6 per trade, lower than TMGM's $7 per trade. Lower commissions benefit active traders who execute many trades per day. Stock commissions may be charged as a flat rate per trade or per share; confirm the exact structure on each broker's website.
AMarkets supports cTrader, MetaTrader 5, MetaTrader 4, while TMGM supports IRESS, MetaTrader 5, MetaTrader 4. Both provide MetaTrader 5 and MetaTrader 4. AMarkets has exclusive access to cTrader. TMGM has exclusive access to IRESS.
Neither AMarkets nor TMGM is listed as offering commission-free trading in our data. Compare each broker's commission schedule directly, as fees vary by account type and the markets you trade.
TMGM wins for active traders because of genuine DMA via IRESS and broad instrument coverage.
Equally matched, as both provide MT4/MT5 and solid support.
TMGM wins for global market access with 15 exchanges.
Equally matched, as neither shows disclosed per-trade costs.
Equally matched, as neither offers fractional shares or dividend reinvestment.
| 0.6 pips▼ lower |
| 0.7 pips |
| Inactivity fee | None | None |
|---|
| Deposit fee | Free | Free |
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| Deposit methods | Bank transferCredit cardDebit cardSkrillNetellerWebMoneyCrypto | Bank transferCredit cardDebit cardCrypto |
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| Withdrawal methods | Bank transferCredit cardSkrillNetellerWebMoneyCrypto | Bank transferCredit cardCrypto |
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| Withdrawal fee | Free | Free |
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| Commission-free | No | No |
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| Fractional shares | No | No |
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| Dividend reinvestment | No | No |
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| Extended hours | No | No |
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| IPO access | No | No |
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| Short selling | Yes | Yes |
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| Regulators | SVGFSA | ASIC VFSC |
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| Platforms | cTrader MetaTrader 5 MetaTrader 4 | IRESS MetaTrader 5 MetaTrader 4 |
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AMarkets and TMGM pair two distinctly regulated trading approaches. The gap centers on regulation, product breadth, and real market access, shaping the tradeoffs for stock CFDs and equities.
TMGM leads overall by editorial score, driven by ASIC regulation and broader market access, while AMarkets remains stronger in offshore ECN stock CFDs.
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