★ A CURATED DIRECTORY OF FINANCIAL TOOLS AND RESOURCES ★
VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
Stake Review, Pricing, and Features
Stake gives eligible Australian residents direct CHESS-sponsored ASX trading and a separate DriveWealth U.S. account. Brokerage is A$3 or US$3 up to 30,000, U.S. fractions start at US$10, and ordinary cash earns no customer interest.
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Pricing
Key fees from the official fee schedule
Source-checked · Jul 17, 2026Stake AUS stocks and ETFsAUS
Stake Wall St stocks and ETFsWall St
AUD–USD conversionWall St
Card funding
Stakeshop Pty Ltd operates the Stake service as a corporate authorised representative. FinClear executes Stake AUS trades and DriveWealth provides the U.S. brokerage and custody route. This profile covers Stake AUS and Stake Wall St self-directed trading. Stake Accumulate and the full Stake Super administration service are separate managed or administration products. Stake cash balances exist to fund and settle investments. Australian client money is not a direct customer deposit with the underlying bank, while Wall St's DriveWealth sweep has separate U.S. deposit terms. See the Stake fee schedule for your country.
Key features
- Stake AUS CHESS-sponsored stocks and ETFs with a customer HIN.
- Stake Wall St U.S. stocks and ETFs through DriveWealth custody.
- A$3 or US$3 brokerage up to 30,000, then 0.01%.
- Eligible U.S. fractional orders from US$10; ASX stays whole-share only.
- Individual, company, trust and existing SMSF trading accounts.
- PDF and XLSX financial-year reporting packs for Australian tax preparation.
Broker details
Account and availability
Available in 1 countryAUS
Available in 1 countryWall St
AccountAUS
Individual, Company, Family or unit trust, Existing SMSF trading account · AUD base currency · No general minimum deposit stated
AccountWall St
Individual, Company, Family or unit trust, Existing SMSF trading account · USD base currency · No general minimum deposit stated
Cash and trading
Interest on uninvested cashAUS
0% paid to customer
Interest on uninvested cashWall St
0% paid to customer
Deposits
Bank transfer $0 stated; card 0.5%/2.5%; FX 55 bps
Same-name Australian bank transfer, eligible debit or credit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay or internal transfer between Stake offers · Varies by method, conversion and review
Withdrawals
No Stake withdrawal fee; FX can apply
Linked same-name Australian bank account or internal Stake transfer · After trade, deposit and conversion settlement
Fractional sharesAUS
Not available
ASX stocks and ETFs · Whole shares only
Fractional sharesWall St
Available
Eligible U.S. stocks and ETFs · US$10 excluding brokerage
Tax support · Australia
Statements only
Regulation and protection
Stakeshop Pty Ltd
Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) · ACN 610 105 505; CAR 1241398
Stakeshop AFSL Pty Ltd
Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) · AFSL 548196
FinClear Execution Limited
Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) · AFSL 246842
DriveWealth, LLC
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and FINRA
ASIC-regulated platform and AFSL responsibility · No investment-loss compensation limit
Stakeshop Pty Ltd provides the Stake service as an authorised representative of Stakeshop AFSL Pty Ltd. This regulatory chain is distinct from the ownership, custody and insolvency protections supplied by the underlying AUS and Wall St providers.
Stakeshop Pty Ltd · Stakeshop AFSL Pty LtdASX CHESS direct ownership · No compensation limit; direct HIN registration
Stake AUS securities are registered to the customer under a CHESS HIN rather than held in Stake's name. This ownership structure is not protection from market loss.
FinClear Execution LimitedSecurities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC) · Up to US$500,000, including US$250,000 for cash claims
Applies if DriveWealth fails and eligible customer property is missing, subject to SIPC rules. It does not cover market losses.
DriveWealth, LLCDriveWealth bank sweep / FDIC · Up to US$250,000 per legal ownership category
Eligible swept uninvested USD has a beneficial interest in DriveWealth's omnibus Citibank deposit account. Coverage is subject to FDIC aggregation and eligibility rules.
DriveWealth, LLCSource-checked · Reviewed Jul 17, 2026 · Official sources: Stake Australia terms and conditions, Stake financial services guide, Overseas account openings, SMSF, company or trust account sign-up, Stake fees and minimum withdrawal amounts, Stake share ownership, Stake funding and withdrawal support, Stake fractional shares, Stake financial year reporting
FAQ
Is Stake free?
Stake should not be treated as free software. Brokerage access may have no monthly charge, but transaction, FX, market-data, custody, transfer, product, or spread costs can apply depending on the offer and jurisdiction. Check the broker details and official fee schedule.
Who is Stake best for?
It suits beginner, intermediate, and advanced users.
What platforms and connections does Stake support?
You can use Stake on Web and Mobile.
Which markets does Stake cover?
Stake covers APAC and North America. Examples include AU. It tracks Stocks and ETFs. Identifiers include Ticker.
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