This side-by-side pits Stake against TMGM on cost, market access, and regulation. The tension centers on commission models and global exchange reach.
Find out which stock broker best suits your investing profile.
Choose if…
Choose Stake if you want commission-free stock trades and real share ownership.
Choose if…
Choose TMGM if you want DMA access to more exchanges and 24/5 live chat plus phone support.
Which broker wins for each type of stock trader, based on costs, safety, features, and editorial scoring.
| Editorial score | 3.9/ 5 | 3.8/ 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Min deposit | N/A | $100 |
| Spreads from | N/A | 0 pips |
| Commission / lot | N/A | $7/lot |
A closer look at the specific criteria each broker meets or misses within each scoring category.
| Criteria | Stake | TMGM |
|---|---|---|
| Trust & Regulation | ||
| Top-tier regulator (FCA, ASIC, SEC, etc.) | Pass | Pass |
| Segregated client funds | Pass | Pass |
| Negative balance protection | Fail | Pass |
| Compensation scheme (e.g. FSCS, SIPC) | Pass | Fail |
| Costs | ||
| Commission-free trading | Pass | Fail |
| No deposit fee | Pass | — |
| Features | ||
| Fractional shares | Fail | Fail |
| Dividend reinvestment (DRIP) | Fail | Fail |
| Extended hours trading | Fail | Fail |
| IPO access | Fail | Fail |
| Short selling | Fail | Pass |
| Stock screener tool | Fail | Fail |
| Support | ||
| Mobile app | Pass | Pass |
| Advanced charting tools | Fail | Pass |
| 24/5 live chat | Fail | Pass |
| Phone support | Fail | Pass |
The scores are close: Stake rates 3.9/5 and TMGM rates 3.8/5. Stake has a marginal edge in our scoring, but the difference is small enough that your specific priorities — fees, platforms, or regulatory jurisdiction — should guide the final choice.
TMGM starts from 0. Current spread data is not available for Stake. Check both brokers' websites for up-to-date spread and commission pricing.
TMGM requires $100. Minimum deposit information is not currently available for Stake.
Both Stake and TMGM hold licences from top-tier regulators, indicating a high standard of regulatory oversight. Check each broker's specific regulatory bodies to confirm coverage in your jurisdiction.
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.
TMGM lists maximum leverage of 20:1. Available leverage depends on your jurisdiction. EU retail clients under ESMA rules are capped at 1:30 on major forex pairs.
TMGM charges $7 per trade on commission-based accounts. Commission details for Stake are not currently available. Check their website for up-to-date pricing. Stock commissions may be charged as a flat rate per trade or per share; confirm the exact structure on each broker's website.
Stake supports Proprietary Web/Mobile, while TMGM supports IRESS, MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5. Stake has exclusive access to Proprietary Web/Mobile. TMGM has exclusive access to IRESS and MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5.
Stake offers commission-free stock trading while TMGM does not according to our data. Commission-free trading can reduce costs for frequent traders. Always confirm the current fee structure directly on each broker's website.
Stake scores higher on investor protection criteria, with compensation scheme coverage and segregated client funds. For stock investors, confirming compensation scheme coverage ensures your assets are protected up to a defined limit if the broker becomes insolvent.
Stake wins for low-cost trading due to commission-free US, AU, and UK stock access.
Stake wins safety and regulation with FCA licensing and FSCS protection up to GBP 85,000.
TMGM suits active traders with DMA access and broad instrument range.
Stake suits beginners with no minimum deposit and a clean interface.
TMGM wins global access with 15 exchanges and DMA access.
Stake wins for long-term investors with a clean interface and real share ownership.
| N/A |
| 0.7 pips |
| Inactivity fee | None | None |
|---|
| Deposit fee | Free | Free |
|---|
| Deposit methods | Bank transferCredit cardDebit card | Bank transferCredit cardDebit cardCrypto |
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| Withdrawal methods | Bank transfer | Bank transferCredit cardCrypto |
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| Withdrawal fee | Free | Free |
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| Commission-free | Yes | 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 | No | Yes |
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| Regulators | ASIC FCA | ASIC VFSC |
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| Platforms | Proprietary Web/Mobile | IRESS MetaTrader 4 MetaTrader 5 |
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| Active bonuses | 2 offers | None |
|---|
Stake and TMGM are closely matched overall; the clearest difference is Stake's commission-free trades versus TMGM's per-trade pricing.
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