TradeDirect365 Expert rating
Our expert rating is the average of the areas listed here, each scored out of 5 by our team.- Pricing4.0
- Market Access4.0
- Online Platform4.0
- Customer Service4.0
- Research & Analysis4.0
Pros
- Tight pricing
Cons
- Limited market range
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Our verdict
TradeDirect365 is an Australian CFD and forex broker offering access to Forex, Index and Commodities markets. Trade Direct 365 offers low CFD commissions (just $5.00 or 0.07% above $7,150 trade value), tight 24hr FIXED spreads – 0.9pts on the Australia 200 Index. FX spreads at just 0.8 pips fixed on AUD/USD, EUR/USD & USD/JPY – with no added commission. As well as guaranteed stop-loss orders. No fees are charged unless the stop is triggered and low margin requirements.
Summary
A suitable choice for local Australian traders wanting access to the most popular CFD markets.
Richard is the founder of the Good Money Guide (formerly Good Broker Guide), one of the original investment comparison sites established in 2015. With a career spanning two decades as a broker, he brings extensive expertise and knowledge to the financial landscape.
Having worked as a broker at Investors Intelligence and a multi-asset derivatives broker at MF Global (Man Financial), Richard has acquired substantial experience in the industry. His career began as a private client stockbroker at Walker Crips and Phillip Securities (now King and Shaxson), following internships on the NYMEX oil trading floor in New York and London IPE in 2001 and 2000.
Richard’s contributions and expertise have been recognized by respected publications such as The Sunday Times, BusinessInsider, Yahoo Finance, BusinessNews.org.uk, Master Investor, Wealth Briefing, iNews, and The FT, among many others.
Under Richard’s leadership, the Good Money Guide has evolved into a valuable destination for comprehensive information and expert guidance, specialising in trading, investment, and currency exchange. His commitment to delivering high-quality insights has solidified the Good Money Guide’s standing as a well-respected resource for both customers and industry colleagues.