AMP GlobalFutures from $0.15 per micro contract + exchange fees
- Published fee
- Futures from $0.15 per micro contract + exchange fees
- Minimum deposit
- 100 $
Broker comparison
AMP Global vs.
CommSec
Which broker fits your needs?
Platforms, products and fees side by side.
Checked on 22 October 2026
See comparisonAMP Global
CommSecVS
Summary
Your goal decides
CommSec offers 5 instrument types, while AMP Global offers 2. The minimum deposit is lower at CommSec with 0 AUD. Oversight: AMP Global: NFA/CFTC; CommSec: ASIC. AMP Global: Yes, futures options available. CommSec: Yes, ASX options available. CommSec has been in the market since 1995, making it the more experienced provider.
AMP GlobalUS futures broker with low fees and wide platform selection
CommSecAustralia's largest online broker by Commonwealth Bank
At a glance
The key differences
| Criterion | AMP Global | CommSec |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | NinjaTrader, Sierra Chart, TradingView, MultiCharts, MT5 | CommSec Web, CommSec App |
| Product types | Futures, Options on Futures | Stocks, ETFs, Options, Warrants, Managed Funds |
| Options trading | Yes, futures options available | Yes, ASX options available |
| Fee model | Futures from $0.15 per micro contract + exchange fees | from AUD $10 per trade (up to $1,000), AUD $19.95 (up to $10,000) |
| Minimum deposit | 100 $ | 0 AUD |
| Regulation | NFA/CFTC | ASIC |
| More information | Details | Details |
Platforms
AMP Global
NinjaTrader, Sierra Chart, TradingView, MultiCharts, MT5
CommSec
CommSec Web, CommSec App
Product types
AMP Global
Futures, Options on Futures
CommSec
Stocks, ETFs, Options, Warrants, Managed Funds
Options trading
AMP Global
Yes, futures options available
CommSec
Yes, ASX options available
Fee model
AMP Global
Futures from $0.15 per micro contract + exchange fees
CommSec
from AUD $10 per trade (up to $1,000), AUD $19.95 (up to $10,000)
Minimum deposit
AMP Global
100 $
CommSec
0 AUD
Regulation
AMP Global
NFA/CFTC
CommSec
ASIC
Product access and costs depend on market, account and permissions.
Detailed comparison
Comparing fees
Compare total costs, not just the order fee.
AMP GlobalCommSecfrom AUD $10 per trade (up to $1,000), AUD $19.95 (up to $10,000)
- Published fee
- from AUD $10 per trade (up to $1,000), AUD $19.95 (up to $10,000)
- Minimum deposit
- 0 AUD
The relevant costs depend on market, currency, order size and trading style.
Worked out
What does it actually cost?
Typical months at AMP Global and CommSec, priced from their published fee schedules. Spreads, FX and exchange fees come on top depending on the venue.
| Scenario | AMP Global | CommSec |
|---|---|---|
| ETF savings plan, ≈ €200 a month | —Futures broker – ETFs not offered | A$2CommSec Pocket regular investing: A$2 per order up to A$1,000 × 1 |
| 10 stock buys of ≈ €1,000 a month | —Futures broker – stocks not offered | A$100Online, settled to CDIA: A$10 per trade (A$1,000–3,000) × 10 |
| Custody and account fee per year | US$0No inactivity fees | A$0Account keeping fee $0, inactivity fee A$0 |
Checked on 22 October 2026. Prices can change; the current fee schedule is what counts. Sources: ampfutures.com · commissions.ampfutures.com · commsec.com.au
Execution quality
Order type, venue and liquidity affect execution.
AMP GlobalCheck the provider’s execution policy and available order types for your account.
Provider informationCommSecCheck the provider’s execution policy and available order types for your account.
Provider informationProduct range
AMP GlobalFuturesOptions on Futures
CommSecStocksETFsOptionsWarrantsManaged Funds
Categories come from broker profiles. Check specific markets and permissions before deciding.
Trading platforms
AMP GlobalNinjaTrader · Sierra Chart · TradingView · MultiCharts · MT5
AMP Global offers the broadest platform selection among futures brokers with over 15 options: NinjaTrader, Sierra Chart, TradingView, MultiCharts, and MetaTrader 5 are the most popular. Each platform has its own strengths – NinjaTrader for automation, Sierra Chart for advanced charting, TradingView for cloud-based trading, and MultiCharts for backtesting. This flexibility allows every trader to choose the platform that best suits their trading style.
Explore platformCommSecCommSec Web · CommSec App
CommSec offers trading through CommSec Web and the CommSec App. The web platform is comprehensive, offering research tools, stock screeners, detailed market data, charting features, and access to ASX options trading. The mobile app enables quick trading and portfolio monitoring on the go with push notifications and watchlists. CommSec is seamlessly integrated with Commonwealth Bank online banking and enables instant transfers between accounts.
Explore platformAMP Global
AMP Global Clearing, LLC (futures commission merchant)
- Supervisor
- CFTC, NFA (ID 0412490)
CommSec
Commonwealth Securities Limited (ABN 60 067 254 399, AFSL 238814), CBA subsidiary
- Supervisor
- ASIC
Regulation does not protect against market losses. What counts is the entity you sign the contract with.
Your investor profile
Who might it suit?
AMP GlobalUS futures broker with low fees and wide platform selection
- Very low futures commissions
- Over 15 trading platforms to choose from
- Low minimum deposit ($100)
- Only futures and futures options tradable
- No stocks or ETFs available
CommSecAustralia's largest online broker by Commonwealth Bank
- Australia's most well-known and largest broker
- Seamless integration with Commonwealth Bank
- Comprehensive research and analysis tools
- Higher fees than neobrokers
- Only available for Australian customers
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Your questions
Frequently asked questions
How do fees differ between AMP Global and CommSec?
AMP Global: Futures from $0.15 per micro contract + exchange fees. CommSec: from AUD $10 per trade (up to $1,000), AUD $19.95 (up to $10,000). Compare total costs for the specific market, product, currency and order size in the current fee schedule.
Which broker offers more products: AMP Global or CommSec?
AMP Global offers Futures, Options on Futures. CommSec offers Stocks, ETFs, Options, Warrants, Managed Funds.
How are AMP Global and CommSec regulated?
The broker profiles list NFA/CFTC for AMP Global and ASIC for CommSec. Your account's contracting entity determines the applicable oversight and protection rules; check its current disclosures.
Is AMP Global or CommSec better for beginners?
AMP Global lists a 100 $ minimum deposit and offers NinjaTrader, Sierra Chart, TradingView, MultiCharts, MT5. CommSec lists 0 AUD and offers CommSec Web, CommSec App. Compare usability, available products and costs for your intended use.
AMP Global vs CommSec: Which broker is better overall?
The choice between AMP Global (4/5, 500 reviews) and CommSec (4/5, 1800 reviews) depends on your needs. AMP Global: US futures broker with low fees and wide platform selection. CommSec: Australia's largest online broker by Commonwealth Bank.
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