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Decision summary | ||
| Overall score | 84 | 91 |
| Trust score | 91 | 100 |
| Cost score | 82 | 92 |
| Platform score | 84 | 94 |
| Withdrawal score | 80 | 89 |
| Best for | Australian residents wanting NAB integration · ASX shares and ETFs · selected US/UK/Hong Kong/Germany international share access | Best suited for U.S.-centric investors and active traders who want a large, bank-affiliated multi-asset brokerage with $0 online listed stock/ETF commissions, strong platform dept… |
| Watch out | Needs verification | Needs verification |
Trust & regulation | ||
| Regulators | Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) / Australian financial services licence regime Source | SEC; FINRA; SIPC; CFTC; NFA; FDIC Source |
| License numbers | AFSL 230704 (WealthHub Securities Limited); AFSL 230686 (National Australia Bank Limited) Source | Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. CRD 5393; SEC 801-29938 and 8-16514 Source |
| Regulated entities | WealthHub Securities Limited ABN 83 089 718 249 AFSL 230704; parent National Australia Bank Limited ABN 12 004 044 937 AFSL 230686 Source | Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.; Charles Schwab Futures and Forex LLC; Charles Schwab Bank, SSB; Charles Schwab Premier Bank, SSB Source |
| Negative balance protection | Not applicable to the core cash stock/ETF investing service; margin lending is separate and carries loan risk. Source | Not disclosed as retail brokerage negative balance protection; futures/forex are leveraged and losses may exceed initial investment. Source |
| Investor compensation | Professional indemnity insurance maintained as required under the Corporations Act; no separate investment compensation scheme identified in sources. Source | SIPC protection up to $500,000 including a $250,000 cash limit for brokerage account assets; futures accounts are not protected by SIPC. Source |
| Restricted countries | nabtrade is available to persons accessing financial services and products while in Australia; international trading eligibility is limited to Australian tax residents residing in Australia. Source | Not all products, services, or investments are available in all countries; Schwab is not registered outside the United States and products/services may not be registered in a user's jurisdiction. Source |
Costs & account conditions | ||
| Minimum deposit | No minimum balance for cash/high-interest accounts; first ASX-listed company trade generally requires a $500 minimum marketable parcel. Source | $0 minimum for standard U.S. brokerage and IRA accounts; Schwab One International accounts require a minimum deposit but amount is not disclosed in checked official pages. Source |
| Spread from | International trades incur a foreign exchange conversion spread of 0.50% to 0.80% of transaction value on the pricing page; FSG says NAB may charge an FX spread up to 3% embedded in exchange rate. Source | Not applicable to this stock/ETF investment broker profile; no CFD/FX spread schedule identified as a core product in reviewed sources. Source |
| Commission | Domestic shares online: AUD 9.95 up to $1,000; AUD 14.95 $1,000.01-$5,000; AUD 19.95 $5,000.01-$20,000; 0.11% over $20,000. Phone: $59.95 or 0.55%, whichever greater. Source | stock_commission: $0 online commission for listed stocks and ETFs; OTC equities $6.95; broker-assisted service charge $25; etf_commission: $0 online commission for listed U.S.-exchange ETFs; options_commission: $0 online base commission plus $0.65 per options contract; futures_commission: $2.25 per contract, per side, for futures and futures options; exchange, regulatory, overnight, NFA, and market-data fees may apply; mutual_fund_commission: $0 on thousands of Schwab Mutual Fund OneSource funds; all other mutual funds up to $74.95 per purchase; bond_commission: New-issue bonds/CDs: $0 online/selling concession included; Treasuries online $0; most other secondary bonds $1 per bond with $10 minimum and $250 maximum; forex_commission: $0 commission; forex trade costs are reflected in the bid/ask spread Source |
| Maximum leverage | Not applicable or not broker-level for this investment-platform profile; review if leveraged products apply. Source | Not disclosed as a single broker-level maximum; leverage/margin depends on product, account approval, and regulatory/product requirements. Source |
| Deposit fee | No ongoing account fees or minimum balance for Cash Account / High Interest Account; deposit-specific fees not separately disclosed. Source | $0 for funds entering a standard brokerage account; banking deposit services generally no monthly/account minimum fees, but certain services can have fees Source |
| Withdrawal fee | No standard EFT withdrawal fee found in reviewed pricing; other account/banking fees may apply for special services such as cheques, statement reissues and certificates. Source | No fee for routine withdrawals from standard brokerage per FAQ; full outbound ACAT $50 and outgoing wire $25; Schwab Bank Investor Checking has unlimited ATM fee rebates for cash withdrawals worldwide, subject to conditions. Source |
| Inactivity fee | No inactivity fee found in reviewed official pricing / FSG; not expressly disclosed as a standalone fee. Source | $0 annual maintenance/inactivity fee for standard brokerage accounts Source |
Markets, platforms & payments | ||
| Tradable assets | Domestic equities, ETFs, warrants, mFunds, ETOs, bonds/interest rate securities; international equities and some ETFs; fixed income, hybrids, LICs, REITs and capital raisings pages are available. Source | Stocks; fractional shares; ETFs; mutual funds; bonds/CDs/fixed income; money market funds; options; futures; futures options; forex; international stocks/ADRs/foreign ordinaries; cash products; annuities; alternatives; crypto ETPs/securities/futures. Source |
| Trading platforms | Desktop web platform, mobile app, and IRESS ViewPoint active trader platform Source | Schwab.com; Schwab Mobile; thinkorswim desktop; thinkorswim web; thinkorswim mobile; paperMoney Source |
| Account types | Individual, Joint, Company and SMSF/Trust accounts Source | Individual Brokerage; Joint Brokerage; Schwab One Brokerage; Investor Checking-linked brokerage; Futures Account; Global Account; IRAs; custodial, education, trust, estate, organization, and business retirement accounts; Schwab Intelligent Portfolios. Source |
| Deposit methods | Fund Cash Account by instant transfers from linked NAB accounts, fund transfers, or BPAY from external bank accounts. Source | ACH/electronic transfer/MoneyLink; wire transfer; check/mail check; Schwab Mobile Deposit for checking; direct deposit for checking; account transfer/ACAT; branch/in-person deposit where available. Source |
| Withdrawal methods | Transfers out via EFT only for external accounts; BPAY out and Direct Debit are not supported. Transfers to linked nabtrade/NAB accounts supported. Source | Transfer to linked bank/checking; wire transfer; check; ATM/debit card for Schwab Bank Investor Checking; ACAT outbound account transfer. Source |
| Withdrawal processing time | Linked NAB/nabtrade transfers can be instantaneous/unlimited; external transfer processing time not fully disclosed on public pages reviewed. Source | Cash moved from brokerage to linked Investor Checking is generally available in seconds, but weekend/after-hours transfers may not be available until the next business day; other withdrawal methods vary/not fully disclosed on checked pages. Source |
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