Stake non-trading fees as of October 2024
I've thoroughly tested Stake services with our analyst team by opening a real-money account and these are my most important findings:
- Non-trading fees at Stake are considered to be low overall
- Apart from trading fees, online brokerages usually charge non-trading fees as well
- Inactivity and custody fees are the most important non-trading fees for long-term stock investors
You can find all the non-trading fees charged by Stake in the table below.
| Non-trading fee category | Fee amount |
|---|---|
| Inactivity fee | No inactivity fee |
| Custody fee | No custody fee, except for ADRs |
| Conversion fee | 70 bps for AU/NZ clients and 0.5% for UK clients on deposit and withdrawal, min $2 |
| Account fee | No account fee for basic accounts. Stake Black is free until January 2021, $9 monthly fee after. |
| Withdrawal fee | Withdrawal only to domestic bank account in domestic currency (AUD or GBP). The fee is 70 FX points (0.5% for ULK customers) FX Fee with a minimum of $2. |
| Deposit fee | No deposit fee, but 70 FX bp (0.5% for UK customers) FX fee with a min of $2. If you use the instant transfer, it costs 0.5% of the deposited amount. Direct USD transfers to Stake it cost $5. |
Data updated on October 7, 2024
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What are non-trading fees and when are they charged?
Brokerage services are rarely completely free, and what you pay your broker can make a big difference in your investment results. Trading fees - such as the commission on a simple stock trade - are usually fairly straightforward, but there may be other fees lurking in the background. If you're a long-term stock investor, the following so-called non-trading fees are worth your attention:
- Inactivity fees are charged by some brokers if you don't use your account for an extended period; it's typically only a few dollars per month but can be higher sometimes
- Some brokers charge a custody fee for the safekeeping of your stock, ETF or bond investments; this is usually a very small percentage of the value of your current holdings
Other non-trading fees you may encounter include conversion fees (if your account and the stock you're buying are in a different currency), and withdrawal fees (for taking money out of your brokerage account). Thankfully, the vast majority of brokers no longer charge deposit fees (for putting money in your account) or account fees (just for maintaining your account).
To read more about possible expenses you may face as a long-term investor, check out our summary of the most common brokerage fees.
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Further reading
- Stake custody fee
- Stake inactivity fee
- Stake equity trading fees
- Stake overall equity fees
- Stake stock trading-related fees
- Stake stock fees explained
- Stake non-trading fees overview
- Can you short at Stake?
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