What TMGM does

TMGM (Trademax Global Markets), operating through Trademax Australia Limited, is a Sydney-headquartered retail CFD broker founded in 2013 and regulated by ASIC (AFSL No. 436416), with additional regulatory coverage from VFSC (Vanuatu) and FSC (Mauritius). The company offers leveraged contract-for-difference trading across six asset classes — forex (50+ currency pairs), shares, precious metals (gold, silver, platinum), energies (Brent and WTI), cryptocurrencies (12 coins), and indices (15+) — accessible through MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 with two primary account structures (EDGE ECN commission-based with 0.0-pip spreads, and CLASSIC no-commission with 1.0-pip spreads), plus a swap-free Islamic account variant.

TMGM's underlying technology stack combines the proprietary TMGM Aggregation Engine, OneZero Financial Technology execution layer, and Equinix NY4 data-center co-location to deliver sub-30ms execution and tight pricing aggregated from more than 10 Tier 1 liquidity providers. Third-party analytics — Trading Central and Acuity — are embedded for technical signals, and the platform supports algorithmic trading via Expert Advisors and ForexVPS hosting for low-latency automation. Client funds are segregated at National Australia Bank.

The business model is transaction-based: TMGM earns commissions on ECN accounts (USD 7 per round turn on FX pairs), spread markups on commission-free accounts, and per-lot financing fees on swap-free positions (USD 2-USD 100 depending on instrument). Go-to-market is product-led and self-serve, with $50-100 minimum deposits, no deposit fees, and 24/7 multilingual support. Distribution is driven by digital content marketing (Trading Academy, YouTube, social channels) and high-visibility sponsorships, including Chelsea FC (back-of-shirt, Asia-Pacific focused) and OG Esports (Dota 2 and CS2). The customer base is horizontal-retail, spanning individual traders, active/professional traders using ECN execution, and Islamic finance practitioners using swap-free accounts, with services delivered across APAC, EMEA, and select Americas markets (excluding US retail).

Name

TMGM

Legal name

Trademax Australia Limited

Website

https://tmgm.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

TMGM is a Sydney-headquartered, ASIC-regulated retail CFD broker founded in 2013, offering leveraged trading across forex, shares, precious metals, energies, crypto, and indices via MetaTrader 4 and 5 to individual and professional traders globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Sydney

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Commission-based Trading Revenue: TMGM generates revenue primarily through commissions charged per lot traded. For the EDGE account, currency pairs are charged at $7 USD per round turn and precious metals at $5 USD per round turn. For the CLASSIC account, no commission is charged but spreads are wider (from 1.0 pips vs 0.0 pips on EDGE).
2. Spread-based Revenue: The difference between bid and ask prices (spreads) contributes to revenue, particularly for CLASSIC accounts where no explicit commission is charged. Spreads start from 0.0 pips on major currency pairs.
3. Swap-Free Account Financing Fees: Swap-free accounts do not receive or pay interest/swap charges but incur small financing fees for certain instruments held overnight, ranging from $2 to $100 per lot depending on the instrument.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

TMGM operates an online CFD (Contract for Difference) trading platform that gives retail and professional traders leveraged access across six asset classes — Forex (50+ currency pairs), Shares, Precious Metals, Energies, Cryptocurrencies, and Indices — using MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5. The platform is built on OneZero execution technology and Equinix NY4 infrastructure, with liquidity aggregated from over 10 Tier 1 providers. Account options include the EDGE (ECN, commission-based), CLASSIC (spread-only), and Swap Free (Islamic) accounts, regulated by ASIC in Australia.

Product overview

TMGM (Trademax Global Markets) is a Sydney-based CFD trading platform founded in 2013, regulated by ASIC, offering a comprehensive suite of trading products and services. The core offering is its CFD trading platform enabling trades across six major asset classes: Forex (50+ currency pairs), Shares (hundreds of global stocks), Precious Metals (Gold, Silver, Platinum), Energies (Brent and WTI Crude Oil), Cryptocurrencies (12 coins including BTC and ETH), and Indices (15+ global indices). Trading is facilitated through MetaTrader 4 (MT4) and MetaTrader 5 (MT5) platforms, with two primary account types: the EDGE Account offering variable spreads from 0.0 pips with ECN execution and commission-based pricing, and the CLASSIC Account offering spreads from 1.0 pips with no commission. Both accounts provide access to the full range of trading instruments and are available alongside a Swap Free Account option for Islamic traders. The platform is powered by OneZero Financial Technology with NY4 data centers and integrates third-party analytical tools including Trading Central and Acuity. TMGM recently expanded into esports sponsorship through an OG Esports partnership and sports sponsorship with Chelsea FC.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CFD Trading Platform Flagship CFD trading platform providing retail and professional traders with leveraged access to forex, indices, metals, energies, shares, and cryptocurrencies via MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5, with leverage up to 1:30 on FX and spreads from 0.0 pips.
• EDGE Account (ECN) ECN trading account with variable spreads from 0.0 pips, $3.50 commission per side ($7 per round turn for FX, $5 for precious metals), minimum deposit $50, minimum lot 0.01, and EA trading allowed.
• CLASSIC Account Spread-only trading account with variable spreads from 1.0 pips, no commission charged, minimum deposit $100 (or equivalent), minimum lot 0.01.
• Swap Free Account Interest-free (Islamic) account option available for both EDGE and CLASSIC accounts; no swap/interest charges on overnight positions, with small financing fees ranging from $2 to $100 per lot for certain instruments and a 5-day grace period for new accounts.
• MetaTrader 4 (MT4) Trading platform client terminal with powerful charting tools and automated trading via Expert Advisors (EAs), available on desktop, web, Android, and iPhone.
• MetaTrader 5 (MT5) Next-generation trading platform with advanced timeframes and more order types than MT4, available on desktop, web, Android, and iPhone.
• Forex Trading CFD trading on over 50 currency pairs 24/5 with ultra-low spreads from 0.0 pips, fast execution, and leverage up to 1:30.
• Share CFDs CFD trading on hundreds of global stocks with the ability to go long or short, earn dividends on long positions, and access leverage up to 1:5.
• Precious Metals CFDs CFD trading on Gold, Silver, and Platinum with leverage up to 1:20, marketed as safe-haven instruments.
• Energy CFDs CFD trading on Brent Crude Oil and WTI Crude Oil with spreads from 0.2 pips and leverage up to 1:10, providing exposure to oil markets without physical ownership.
• Cryptocurrency CFDs CFD trading on 12 cryptocurrencies including BTC, ETH, BNB, DOGE, and DOT with margin up to 1:2 leverage, available 24/7 via MetaTrader without requiring a digital wallet.
• Index CFDs CFD trading on over 15 global indices including S&P 500, Dow Jones 30, DAX, FTSE 100, and Nikkei with leverage up to 1:20 and zero commission.

Quantifiable outcome

• Execution speed under 30ms
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability2 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, minor and core.

• OG EsportsflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 18 June 2026TMGM entered esports through its first esports collaboration, partnering with OG Esports as the Official CFD Partner for their Dota 2 and Counter-Strike 2 teams. The partnership includes fan-focused digital activations, cashback rewards, signed merchandise, and branded content across OG's digital platforms. Both companies aim to engage digitally native audiences by drawing parallels between competitive gaming and financial trading.
• UNICEF AustraliaminorOthers · 2 April 2026TMGM supported UNICEF Australia's humanitarian efforts for children in Gaza, highlighting the company's involvement in philanthropic activities.
• Chelsea FCflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 6 March 2026Chelsea elevated TMGM to back-of-shirt sponsor, appearing during the FA Cup match against Wrexham. The deal is part of the club's expanded partnership with TMGM, targeting brand visibility in the Asia-Pacific region. The sponsorship leverages Chelsea's global football audience to promote TMGM's trading services.
• National Australia Bank (NAB)coreOthersTMGM banks with National Australia Bank (NAB) where client funds are held in segregated client trust accounts, separate from company accounts, managed in accordance with client money laws.
• Tier 1 Liquidity Providers (10+)coreTechnology or IntegrationTMGM partners with over 10 Tier 1 liquidity providers to ensure optimal trading conditions, competitive pricing, and deep liquidity for over 50 forex pairs.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• IC Markets: Sydney-based ASIC-regulated CFD broker offering MT4/MT5 trading across FX, indices, commodities, and shares. Closest direct competitor with similar regulatory profile, product set, and APAC retail focus.
• Pepperstone: Melbourne-based ASIC-regulated CFD/FX broker listed on the ASX. Direct peer in retail CFD trading with comparable platform infrastructure (MT4/MT5/cTrader) and similar APAC client base.
• FP Markets: Sydney-based ASIC-regulated broker offering CFD trading on forex, shares, indices, and commodities. Directly comparable to TMGM in product mix, regulatory standing, and target retail/active trader segments.
• IG Group: London-listed global CFD and spread betting broker with multi-asset offering. Larger-scale direct competitor with broader product suite and established institutional and retail client base.
• CMC Markets: London-listed global CFD provider operating proprietary Next Generation platform. Direct peer in retail CFD intermediation with comparable multi-asset offering and global footprint.
• OANDA: Global retail FX and CFD broker with multi-jurisdictional regulation. Comparable in product breadth (forex, indices, commodities, bonds) and self-serve retail onboarding model.
• Saxo Bank: Danish-headquartered multi-asset broker with proprietary SaxoTraderGO platform. Direct peer offering CFDs alongside underlying securities, with similar multi-jurisdictional regulatory footprint.
• Axi: Sydney-based ASIC-regulated CFD/FX broker with global retail and institutional presence. Closely comparable to TMGM in target market, product mix, and APAC-centric distribution.
• eToro: Global social trading platform offering CFDs across multiple asset classes. Comparable retail-facing CFD broker with distinct social-copy-trading overlay and digital-native customer acquisition.
• Vantage: Sydney-based ASIC-regulated multi-asset CFD broker with MT4/MT5 execution. Closely comparable to TMGM in product offering, regulatory standing, and APAC retail distribution focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/TMGMgroup
• YouTubeyoutube.com/tmgmgroup
• Facebookfacebook.com/TMGMgroup
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tmgmgroup
• Instagraminstagram.com/tmgmgroup

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments2 records

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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