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TMGM vs Pepperstone : Fees, Safety & Trading Conditions Compared (2026)

Broker Name

TMGM

TMGM

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Pepperstone

Pepperstone

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Broker Overview

Broker Type (e.g., Market Maker, ECN/STP)

ECN broker

ECN broker

Years of Existence / Established Year

2013

2010

Customer Base / Number of Accounts

No information

400,000 traders


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Regulation & Security

Regulations (governing bodies)

ASIC, VFSC and FSC

FCA, ASIC, DFSA, CySEC, CMA, BaFin, and SCB

Awards Won (count for the last 2 years)

Most Trusted Forex Broker 2024, Best Forex Trading Platform 2024, SkyLine Guide 2024 Award, Most Innovative Sports Sponsorship 2024, Brokersview Fastbull 2024 Award

2024 Forex Broker of the Year by BrokerWahl.de, TradingView Social Champion 2023

Security Measures

Civil Liability Insurance program for a limit of $10,000,000

FSCS

SSL Encryption / 2FA

Yes

Yes

Segregated Funds

Yes

Yes

Negative Balance Protection

Yes

Yes


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Trading Instruments/Products Offered

Assets Types / Trading Instruments (total count and breakdown)

12,000 instruments including shares

1200+ trading assets including shares, currencies indices

Currency Pairs

Yes

Yes

Commodities

Yes

Yes

Indices

Yes

Yes

Cryptocurrencies

Yes

Yes

CFDs

Yes

Yes

ETFs

Yes

Yes

Stocks

Yes

No

Options

No

No

Futures

Yes

No

Bonds

No

No

Mutual Funds

No

No

Fractional Shares

Yes

No

Exchange Traded Notes (ETNs)

No

No

Precious Metals

Yes

No

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)

No

No

Equities

Yes

No


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Trading Platforms & Technology

Trading Platform Availability

Yes

Yes

MT4

Yes

Yes

MT5

Yes

Yes

cTrader

No

Yes

Social Trading

Yes

Yes

Copy Trading

Yes

Yes

Other Trading Platforms (proprietary, etc.)

TMGM app

Pepperstone proprietary platform

Platform Compatibility (Windows, Mac, iOS, Android)

Yes

Yes


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Account Types & Conditions

Account Types (Retail, Pro, VIP, etc.)

Edge and classic account

Standard and Razor account

Demo Account (Yes/No)

Yes

Yes

Islamic Accounts (Yes/No)

Yes

Yes

Minimum Deposit

$100

$0

Leverage Available

1:100 to 1:1000

1:20 to 1:500

Trade Limit (maximum per trade)

Depends on the assets type

100 lots trading size

Commission (per account type)

Currency Pairs: $7 ; Precious Metals: $5

Razor account - $3, Standard account -$0

Best Suited For (e.g., beginners, experienced traders)

Experienced traders

Beginner to experienced traders


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Deposit & Withdrawal Options

Deposit Methods

Visa, Mastercard, Bank transfer, RMB instant, Revolute, Wise, e-wallets

Credit/debit card, Bank transfer, e-wallets, Union pay, USDT

Withdrawal Methods

Visa, Mastercard, Bank transfer, RMB instant, Revolute, Wise, e-wallets

Credit/debit card, Bank transfer, e-wallets, Union pay, USDT

Other E-Wallets Supported

Skrill, Neteller.SticPay, FasaPay, UnionPay

Neteller,skrill, PayPal


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Tools & Educational Resources

Economic Calendar

Yes

Yes

Tools & Educational Resources (tutorials, webinars, market news, etc.)

Market analysis, Traders terminology, Trading tools

Trading Education Online Courses, Market Analysis and Insights, Webinars, Trading Guides and eBooks, Video Tutorials, The Daily Fix Market News and Analysis, Pepperstone Blog Trading Insights


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Fees & Commissions

Trading-Related Fees

Currency Pairs: $7 USD ; Precious Metals: $5 USD, Spread-0.0pips

Spread-1.2 pips

Spread (typical, fixed, variable)

variable/floating spread

Variable

Per Lot Fees

NA

Razor account: $3.50 per lot, Raw account: $7 per lot, cTrader:$6 round trip per unit, TradingView: $7 roundtrip per unit

Options Contract Fees

NA

NA

Futures Contract Fees

NA

NA

Markup Fees on Spread

NA

1 pip on FX pairs

Guaranteed Stop Loss Fees

NA

Charges apply

Maximum Leverage

1:1000

1:500


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Non-Trading Fees

Dormant Fees

$30 per month after 6 months of inactivity

$0

Subscription Fees (for premium features, data feeds)

NA

NA

Advisory Fees

NA

NA

Swap Fees (Overnight Financing)

Yes

Yes

Statement or Document Fee

NA

NA

Account Opening Fee

NA

NA

Account Maintenance Fee

NA

NA

Deposit Fee

$0

$0

Currency Conversion Fee

Charges not mentioned, May apply for non-USD deposits

Razor Account- $29.36, Standard Account - $48.12, Swap-free Account $58.78

Withdrawal Fee

$0

$0


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Bonuses, Promotions & Benefits

Bonuses, Promotions, and Referrals

Yes

Yes

Customer Benefits (e.g., Retirement Plan)

No

No


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Trading Hours

Trading Hours (for each asset class if applicable)

Depends on the assets type

VIX 00:01 - 23:59 (Opens Monday 01:00; Friday close 23:55), NAS100 01:00 - 23:15, 23:30 - 23:59 (Closes Friday 23:55), HK Share CFDs 4:30-7:00, 8:00-11:00, US Share CFDs 16:31 - 22:55


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Customer Support

Support Hours (e.g., 24/7, weekdays only)

24/7

24/7

Customer Support Methods (phone, email, live chat)

Phone +61 2 8036 8388, Fax +61 2 8036 8388, Email [email protected], Live chat

Phone: +1786 628 1209, Email: [email protected], Live chat

Support Languages

15+

8+


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Additional Information

Headquarters Location

100 Barangaroo Ave., Level 28, Tower One, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia.

Melbourne, Australia

Complaints (for crypto brokers)

No

No


At TradingCritique, we don't just list brokers. We test, compare, and simplify your decision-making. Whether you're a beginner or a pro, our data-driven comparisons are built to match your trading style and region. Learn how we Evaluate a broker.
While TMGM maintains low trading fees with no minimum deposit, Pepperstone includes some charges for premium features and certain asset trades, making TMGM the better option for budget-focused traders.
The account creation flow at TMGM is modern and app-driven, making it seamless for new users. Pepperstone, however, leans toward traditional processes with forms and verifications that take more time.
If you're trading on-the-go, TMGM mobile platform is fluid and intuitive. Pepperstone desktop and web apps are more robust, making them suitable for in-depth trading sessions.
Advanced users will enjoy TMGM capabilities, but Pepperstone remains a favorite for its streamlined and beginner-centric approach.