Trading
Compare Share Trading Platforms in South Africa
Compare South African share trading platforms, brokerage fees, JSE and international market access, account features and custody arrangements. Understand the costs and risks before opening a trading account.
Prices can fall and you could lose money. Charges and account conditions vary by provider. Information is not personalised advice. Information checked 28 October 2026.
Before you compare
Owning a listed share is not the same as a contract for difference on that share. A card is included here only when this comparison lists share trading. A brokerage figure is shown only where the source marks an official tariff, and a zero applies only to the instruments that tariff names.
A market order generally seeks execution at prices then available. A limit order sets a maximum buy price or a minimum sell price, and it may not trade. Not every broker offers every order type.
Owning a share, through the broker's custody arrangement, is different from a contract for difference on that share. A CFD is a contract with the provider.
Compare providers
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17 of 17 products, in provider name order. A fee that was not checked is not shown as a number, and nothing is sorted as cheapest.
ETF Account
Share trading account
A share account is for listed securities. Confirm how the broker holds them.
- Brokerage or charges
- 0.2% brokerage, minimum R60 shown in product comparison; verify account charges
- Markets
- Market access needs confirmation
- Ownership
- Listed ETF holdings
R60 brokerage minimum
The fee figure comes from the provider source linked on this card. It can depend on the instrument.
Advantages
- Focused ETF account; research
Considerations
- Minimum brokerage costly on small orders
ETF market and tracking risk
Figures checked 28 October 2026. Confirm the current tariff, minimum and legal entity with the provider. No FSCA authorisation is shown as confirmed on this card.
Smart Account
Share trading account
A share account is for listed securities. Confirm how the broker holds them.
- Brokerage or charges
- R75/month + 0.40% brokerage per trade, minimum R120; plus VAT and statutory fees
- Markets
- JSE mentioned
- Ownership
- JSE custody
R120 minimum brokerage
The fee figure comes from the provider source linked on this card. It can depend on the instrument.
Advantages
- Research tools; direct listed securities
Considerations
- Recurring fee and minimum brokerage costly for small trades
Equity, warrants market risk
Figures checked 28 October 2026. Confirm the current tariff, minimum and legal entity with the provider. No FSCA authorisation is shown as confirmed on this card.
- EasyEquities. No official logo is shown.
ZAR and international share accounts
Share trading account
Fractional exposure may differ from holding a whole share in your own name.
- Brokerage or charges
- 0.25% brokerage per trade; R25/month Thrive unless waived; extra charges possible
- Markets
- JSE mentioned; International market mentioned
- Ownership
- Equity or fractional economic exposure; review nominee terms
No minimum is stated on the source used here. Confirm the current minimum with the provider.
The fee figure comes from the provider source linked on this card. It can depend on the instrument.
Advantages
- Accessible small trades; broad self-directed choice
Considerations
- Thrive charge may apply; FX and other costs
Equity; FX; fractional structure
Figures checked 28 October 2026. Confirm the current tariff, minimum and legal entity with the provider. No FSCA authorisation is shown as confirmed on this card.
Share Investor / Share Builder
Share trading account
A share account is for listed securities. Confirm how the broker holds them.
- Brokerage or charges
- Check the provider's current fees
- Markets
- Market access needs confirmation
- Ownership
- Shares, ETFs and ETNs are not identical
Account-specific
The published fee line is not treated as a confirmed current tariff.
Advantages
- Bank-integrated investing; curated scope
Considerations
- Limited selection compared with full-service broker
Equity; commodity; issuer risk
Figures checked 28 October 2026. Confirm the current tariff, minimum and legal entity with the provider. No FSCA authorisation is shown as confirmed on this card.
Shares Zero
Share trading account
A share account is for listed securities. Confirm how the broker holds them.
- Brokerage or charges
- R0 monthly; 0% brokerage on FNB ETFs/ETNs; non-FNB ETF/ETN brokerage see tariff
- Markets
- JSE mentioned
- Ownership
- Securities/ETN issuer credit risk differ
No minimum is stated on the source used here. Confirm the current minimum with the provider.
The fee figure comes from the provider source linked on this card. It can depend on the instrument.
Advantages
- No monthly charge; accessible bank integration
Considerations
- Restricted eligible instruments; non-FNB trading fees
Share-market and ETN credit risk
Figures checked 28 October 2026. Confirm the current tariff, minimum and legal entity with the provider. No FSCA authorisation is shown as confirmed on this card.
- Interactive Brokers. No official logo is shown.
Global brokerage
Share trading account
A share account is for listed securities. Confirm how the broker holds them.
- Brokerage or charges
- Check the provider's current fees
- Markets
- International market mentioned
- Ownership
- Direct shares or funds only where eligible
Verify region and account
The published fee line is not treated as a confirmed current tariff.
Advantages
- Broad markets and professional tools
Considerations
- Offshore entity, FX and funding complexity
Market; FX; custody
Figures checked 28 October 2026. Confirm the current tariff, minimum and legal entity with the provider. No FSCA authorisation is shown as confirmed on this card.
Online Share Trading
Share trading account
A share account is for listed securities. Confirm how the broker holds them.
- Brokerage or charges
- Check the provider's current fees
- Markets
- Market access needs confirmation
- Ownership
- Direct shares or funds only where eligible
Verify region and account
The published fee line is not treated as a confirmed current tariff.
Advantages
- Research and relationship services
Considerations
- Potential eligibility or minimum thresholds
Market; FX; custody
Figures checked 28 October 2026. Confirm the current tariff, minimum and legal entity with the provider. No FSCA authorisation is shown as confirmed on this card.
Stockbroking / share investing
Share trading account
A share account is for listed securities. Confirm how the broker holds them.
- Brokerage or charges
- Check the provider's current fees
- Markets
- Market access needs confirmation
- Ownership
- Direct shares or funds only where eligible
Verify region and account
The published fee line is not treated as a confirmed current tariff.
Advantages
- Established South African banking network
Considerations
- Products and fees account-dependent
Market; FX; custody
Figures checked 28 October 2026. Confirm the current tariff, minimum and legal entity with the provider. No FSCA authorisation is shown as confirmed on this card.
- PSG Wealth. No official logo is shown.
Online Share Trading
Share trading account
A share account is for listed securities. Confirm how the broker holds them.
- Brokerage or charges
- Check the provider's current fees
- Markets
- JSE mentioned
- Ownership
- Direct shares or funds only where eligible
Verify region and account
The published fee line is not treated as a confirmed current tariff.
Advantages
- Research and wealth service options
Considerations
- Tariffs and eligibility need confirmation
Market; FX; custody
Figures checked 28 October 2026. Confirm the current tariff, minimum and legal entity with the provider. No FSCA authorisation is shown as confirmed on this card.
- Satrix. No official logo is shown.
SatrixNOW
Share trading account
A share account is for listed securities. Confirm how the broker holds them.
- Brokerage or charges
- Check the provider's current fees
- Markets
- Market access needs confirmation
- Ownership
- Direct shares or funds only where eligible
Verify region and account
The published fee line is not treated as a confirmed current tariff.
Advantages
- Index-oriented investing
Considerations
- Product platform is not a full JSE share broker
Market; FX; custody
Figures checked 28 October 2026. Confirm the current tariff, minimum and legal entity with the provider. No FSCA authorisation is shown as confirmed on this card.
- Saxo. No official logo is shown.
Global securities trading
Share trading account
A share account is for listed securities. Confirm how the broker holds them.
- Brokerage or charges
- Check the provider's current fees
- Markets
- International market mentioned
- Ownership
- Direct shares or funds only where eligible
Verify region and account
The published fee line is not treated as a confirmed current tariff.
Advantages
- Wide multi-asset coverage
Considerations
- High complexity, offshore entity and fee tiers
Market; FX; custody
Figures checked 28 October 2026. Confirm the current tariff, minimum and legal entity with the provider. No FSCA authorisation is shown as confirmed on this card.
- Schwab. No official logo is shown.
International investing
Share trading account
A share account is for listed securities. Confirm how the broker holds them.
- Brokerage or charges
- Check the provider's current fees
- Markets
- International market mentioned
- Ownership
- Direct shares or funds only where eligible
Verify region and account
The published fee line is not treated as a confirmed current tariff.
Advantages
- Established custody and research
Considerations
- South African eligibility and funding vary
Market; FX; custody
Figures checked 28 October 2026. Confirm the current tariff, minimum and legal entity with the provider. No FSCA authorisation is shown as confirmed on this card.
- Sharenet. No official logo is shown.
Securities trading
Share trading account
A share account is for listed securities. Confirm how the broker holds them.
- Brokerage or charges
- Check the provider's current fees
- Markets
- Market access needs confirmation
- Ownership
- Direct shares or funds only where eligible
Verify region and account
The published fee line is not treated as a confirmed current tariff.
Advantages
- Local market research focus
Considerations
- Check actual transacting broker and commissions
Market; FX; custody
Figures checked 28 October 2026. Confirm the current tariff, minimum and legal entity with the provider. No FSCA authorisation is shown as confirmed on this card.
AutoShare Invest
Share trading account
A share account is for listed securities. Confirm how the broker holds them.
- Brokerage or charges
- 0.15% brokerage; 0.12% annual safe-custody fee charged monthly
- Markets
- JSE mentioned
- Ownership
- JSE shares / ETFs via broker custody
No brokerage minimum stated
The fee figure comes from the provider source linked on this card. It can depend on the instrument.
Advantages
- Low listed brokerage; JSE access
Considerations
- Requires Standard Bank transactional account; ongoing custody fee
Equity market; custody fees
Figures checked 28 October 2026. Confirm the current tariff, minimum and legal entity with the provider. No FSCA authorisation is shown as confirmed on this card.
Online Share Trading (OST)
Share and derivative account
This record also lists derivative access. A share holding and a CFD on that share are not the same.
- Brokerage or charges
- Check the provider's current fees. The provider's own pages show conflicting figures.
- Markets
- JSE mentioned
- Ownership
- Shares vs cash-settled derivatives differ
Varies by instrument
The published fee line is not treated as a confirmed current tariff.
Advantages
- Broad JSE products; research and learning
Considerations
- Monthly fee; conflicting posted brokerage tariffs require confirmation
Market; leverage; tariff inconsistency
Figures checked 28 October 2026. Confirm the current tariff, minimum and legal entity with the provider. No FSCA authorisation is shown as confirmed on this card.
Webtrader offshore
Share and derivative account
This record also lists derivative access. A share holding and a CFD on that share are not the same.
- Brokerage or charges
- Check the provider's current fees
- Markets
- International market mentioned
- Ownership
- Direct securities and derivatives offered separately
Depends on jurisdiction and account
The published fee line is not treated as a confirmed current tariff.
Advantages
- Cross-asset global access; demo platform
Considerations
- Complex tax and currency handling; derivative risk
Margin, offshore custody, currency
Figures checked 28 October 2026. Confirm the current tariff, minimum and legal entity with the provider. No FSCA authorisation is shown as confirmed on this card.
- Sygnia. No official logo is shown.
Alchemy / investment platform
Share trading account
A share account is for listed securities. Confirm how the broker holds them.
- Brokerage or charges
- Check the provider's current fees
- Markets
- Market access needs confirmation
- Ownership
- Direct shares or funds only where eligible
Verify region and account
The published fee line is not treated as a confirmed current tariff.
Advantages
- Index and investment choice
Considerations
- Check trading versus fund investing distinction
Market; FX; custody
Figures checked 28 October 2026. Confirm the current tariff, minimum and legal entity with the provider. No FSCA authorisation is shown as confirmed on this card.
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Tax on a share transfer
The securities transfer tax rate stored on this site is 0.25%. It applies to a transfer that falls within the tax, not automatically to every ETF, fund, forex trade, crypto trade or CFD. Dividends tax, at 20% on a local dividend in the same tax file, and capital gains tax are separate from brokerage. This is not a calculation of your tax.
Regulation
An FSCA licence, where one applies, does not cover every instrument and it is not a promise that you will get your money back. The brand on a website may not be the legal entity that holds the account. Exchange membership is not the same as advice authorisation. No FSP number is printed on these cards. Check the entity on the FSCA register before you trade.
How WiT Money compares these products
Share accounts, forex contracts, crypto platforms and CFDs stay in their own lists. The fees page can show more than one instrument, and it says so when the selected rows are different products.
Nothing is sorted as cheapest or safest. The order is alphabetical. A listed name is not a recommendation. No provider is paying for a placement.
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Sources
Page updated 28 October 2026. A source date is the day WiT Money checked that page, not a promise the institution has not changed it since.
- Financial Sector Conduct Authority
Financial Sector Conduct Authority · checked 28 October 2026
- Securities transfer tax
South African Revenue Service · checked 28 October 2026
- Rates of tax for individuals
South African Revenue Service · checked 28 October 2026