Understanding BROKSTOCK’s Commission Structure: A Guide to Our Transparent Fees

Here is a quick summary of all fees you may encounter on the platform:

The table above gives you a quick overview of BROKSTOCK's fees. For comprehensive information — including examples, terms, and links — please continue reading the full article below. If you'd like to explore BROKSTOCK’s commissions video, check out our YouTube Investment Shorts. 

At BROKSTOCK, we believe that clarity and fairness are the foundations of a trustworthy trading and investment experience. That’s why we’ve built a straightforward fee structure with no hidden charges. This guide breaks down exactly how our trading commissions work, how you can benefit from our balance-based Package programme, and explains our fee policy on deposits and withdrawals.

How Our Trading Commissions Work

The trading commission you pay is determined by your Package level, which is automatically assigned based on your account balance. Packages are not a subscription, investment product, promotion, or financial instrument. You do not need to pay for them, enrol in them, or make any separate purchases. Your Package level is automatically upgraded as your balance grows, and you start receiving lower commissions immediately.

This single trading fee is the only cost you incur for any trade — whether you’re trading shares on the JSE, US stocks, currencies, cryptocurrencies, or metals. There are no additional management fees, account maintenance fees, or any other hidden charges .

The higher your Package level, the lower your trading commission. Here’s a summary of the commission rates by Package level:

Trading Commission by Package Level

This package system ensures that as your balance grows, you are rewarded with lower trading costs and more enhanced benefits. Learn more about Package benefits here.

Here is how this works in practice:

Basic Level Client (Balance R0 – R4 999)

A Basic-level client pays 0.89% trading commission on every trade — both when opening and closing a position. This rate applies across all asset classes: JSE shares, US stocks, cryptocurrencies, ETFs, metals, currencies, and commodities. No matter what asset you choose to trade, the commission remains 0.89%.

No additional fees — just 0.89% per trade.

Gold Level Client (Balance R50 000 – R299 999)

A Gold-level client pays 0.42% trading commission on every trade — both when opening and closing a position. This rate applies across all asset classes: whether you are trading JSE shares, US stocks, cryptocurrencies, ETFs, metals, currencies, and commodities — the commission is always 0.42%.

No additional fees — just 0.42% per trade, with no hidden charges.

Deposit and Withdrawal Fees: Charges Policy

BROKSTOCK makes it easy to fund your account and access your profits without worrying about unnecessary costs. Our policy is simple and transparent — no hidden charges, no surprises.

Deposit Fees

Deposits into your BROKSTOCK account are processed with a straightforward fee structure that depends on your chosen payment method.

●     Capitec Pay deposits are completely commission-free, with a low minimum deposit of just R100.

●     EFT (Electronic Funds Transfer) deposits are also commission-free, with a minimum deposit of R10 000.

●     Bank card deposits carry a 1% transaction fee, with a minimum deposit of R300.

Withdrawal Fees

BROKSTOCK does not charge any withdrawal fees. You can withdraw money from your BROKSTOCK account to your personal bank account completely free of charge. Withdrawals are processed via wire transfer, only to a bank account in your name.

For a detailed walkthrough of withdrawal timelines, verification requirements, and tips for a smoother experience, please read our dedicated blog post: “Where's My Withdrawal?”

Overnight Swaps: What You Need to Know

When you hold a position overnight, a swap fee may apply. This is a standard industry practice that reflects the cost of maintaining your leveraged position beyond the trading day.

Important: Swaps only apply to accounts with margin trading mode enabled. They do not apply to Investment accounts. Here is how swaps work on the BROKSTOCK platform.

How Swaps Are Calculated

The swap rate is -7.5% per annum. This is the rate you will pay on your open positions. To understand the cost, consider this example:

If you open a contract worth R1 000, you will be charged a fee of R1 000 × 7.5% ÷ 365 for each day you hold this position. This amounts to approximately R0.21 per day for a R1 000 position.

The swap is calculated on a daily basis for each day the position remains open. However, the total accumulated swap amount is paid as a single charge when you close your position — not debited daily from your account balance.

Summary

BROKSTOCK's fee structure is designed with transparency and client growth in mind. You pay a trading commission that is directly linked to your Package level and automatically decreases as your balance grows — the higher your balance, the lower your commission rate. This trading fee applies to all asset classes, both when opening and closing positions.

For deposits, Capitec Pay and EFT deposits are commission-free, while bank card deposits carry a 1% transaction fee. Withdrawals are completely free of charge, with no fees whatsoever. There are no hidden management charges, no account maintenance fees, and no subscription costs for Packages.

With clear, straightforward pricing and no surprises, you can focus on what truly matters: building your wealth.