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When I evaluated Gleneagle for my own trading, I found its main strengths to be its wide range of financial services rather than sheer variety in forex instruments. Having operated in Australia for over twenty years and holding an ASIC license, Gleneagle offers, in addition to trading, access to property loans, capital raising, and managed funds. For me, this breadth could be helpful if you’re looking to diversify your financial activities or require auxiliary investment services alongside trading. However, for those specifically seeking a pure forex or CFD-focused broker, their platform and instrument choice appear less prominent compared to global competitors. Regarding fees, Gleneagle’s structure leans towards transparency, but the costs are on the higher side, especially for equity and derivative trading. For ASX-traded equities, they typically charge 1.1% of the transaction value with a minimum of $82.50 and a cap at 1.65% or $150. ASX derivatives follow a similar model. Compared to discount brokers, these fees are significant, and for me, such costs mean I’d reserve Gleneagle for trades where their unique service range outweighs price sensitivity. OTC trading fees aren’t fully disclosed on their page, so I’d be cautious and make sure to read all relevant product disclosures. In summary, Gleneagle’s advantage lies in its multi-faceted services and its regulatory history, but my experience suggests its fee structure is best suited to clients seeking comprehensive financial solutions rather than cost-lead trading alone.