Unbroker vs Full-Service Brokers & Online Trading Platforms

Different Services, Different Goals

If you’ve looked into selling shares, you’ve probably come across traditional brokers or online platforms like CommSec, Nabtrade, or SelfWealth. These services are great for people who want to actively trade or build investment portfolios — but if you just want to sell your shares and be done with it, they’re often more complicated than necessary.

That’s where Unbroker comes in.

We’re not trying to be your lifelong broker. We specialise in execution-only, one-off share sales — with no account setup, no trading platform, and no follow-up upselling.

Unbroker: Made for Simplicity

Unbroker is ideal if you:

  • Want to sell issuer-sponsored shares (with an SRN)
  • Don’t want to open a brokerage account
  • Only need to sell once or a few times
  • Are handling a deceased estate, SMSF, trust, or company holding
  • Want a fully online, no-fuss process
  • Are tired of paperwork, jargon, or phone calls

We’ve designed our service for people who don’t want the complexity of becoming a “client” of a broker — they just want to sell and move on. That’s our specialty.

How We Compare

Feature Unbroker Online Trading Platforms Full-Service Brokers
Requires ongoing account ✅ No ❌ Yes ❌ Yes
Upsells, advice, or portfolio reviews ✅ Never ⚠️ Often ❌Regularly
Handles complex holdings ✅ Yes (SMSF, estates, POA, etc.) ❌ No (individual only) ⚠️ Sometimes
Paperwork & setup time ✅ Fast & online-only ⚠️ Account forms, ID upload ❌ Meetings, calls, documents
Licensed & compliant ✅ Yes ✅ Yes ✅ Yes
One-off sale process ✅ Purpose-built ❌ Not designed for it ❌ High-cost structure
Service fee model ✅ Fixed percentage, no hidden fees ❌ Transaction + ongoing fees ❌ Advice, admin & trailing fees

No Ongoing Accounts. No Unnecessary Fees.

There are no ongoing fees, no subscriptions, and no surprises. You’re not locked into anything — just one clear transaction.

Trusted by Professionals

Our clients include:

  • Executors managing estates
  • Accountants and solicitors acting for clients
  • Individuals cashing out one-time holdings
  • Companies, trustees and SMSFs
  • People who simply want to move on from a legacy investment

We’re trusted by legal and financial professionals nationwide, and we work directly with Australia’s share registries and settlement systems.

When Unbroker Is the Right Fit

If you’re thinking…

  • “I just want to sell and get on with my life”
  • “I don’t want to open a trading account”
  • “I’m handling this on behalf of someone else”
  • “I’ve had these shares forever and just want to cash out”

…then you’re exactly who Unbroker is built for.

 

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