Superhero

Overview

Superhero is an Australian online share trading and superannuation platform that provides retail investors with access to Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) and United States stock exchanges. The platform enables commission-efficient trading with a mobile-first experience designed for both new and experienced investors.

Operating through Superhero Markets Pty Ltd as a Corporate Authorised Representative under the Australian Financial Services Licence held by Superhero Securities Limited, the platform offers comprehensive trading services including fractional shares, foreign exchange services, and superannuation products through Superhero Super.

Superhero acts on behalf of clients when providing financial services and partners with established market participants including FinClear for Australian securities execution and clearing, and Apex Clearing Corporation for U.S. securities. The platform emphasizes transparency with publicly available fee schedules and comprehensive disclosure documents.

Regulatory & Entity Data

Legal Entity Superhero Markets Pty Ltd

ABN 36 633 254 261

ACN 633 254 261

Corporate Authorised Representative No. 1276309

AFSL Holder Superhero Securities Limited (AFSL 430150)

Regulator ASIC (Australian Securities and Investments Commission)

AFCA Member Yes (No. 31571)

Entity Type Australian Private Company

Headquarters PO Box R1055, Royal Exchange NSW 1225

GST Registered Yes (from 26 Jun 2019)

Founded 03 May 2019

Website superhero.com.au

Associated Entities

AFSL Holder Superhero Securities Limited (AFSL 430150)

ABN 96 160 456 315

ACN 160 456 315

Entity Type Australian Public Company

Superhero Super Superhero Super Pty Ltd (ABN 40 667 649 854, CAR 1306018)

Products & Services

Australian Securities Trading

Trade ASX-listed securities with A$2 brokerage (up to A$20,000) or 0.01% above. Executed via FinClear Execution Pty Ltd. Live ASX market data included.

U.S. Securities Trading

Trade U.S. stock exchanges with US$2 brokerage (up to US$20,000) or 0.01% above. Executed and cleared by Apex Clearing Corporation. Live U.S. market data included.

Superhero Super

Superannuation product issued via Superhero Super Pty Ltd (CAR 1306018). Allows self-directed super investment in ASX and U.S. securities.

Key Partners & Counterparties

FinClear Services Pty Ltd (Sub-Custodian, AFSL 338264) FinClear Execution Pty Ltd (ASX Market Participant) Apex Clearing Corporation (U.S. Execution & Clearing) National Australia Bank (NAB) (ADI - Cash Custody) Westpac Banking Corporation (ADI - Cash Custody) HiFX Limited / Xe.com (Foreign Exchange Provider)

Funds & Custody

Securities Custody: Superhero Securities Limited holds all financial products on bare trust for clients. FinClear Services Pty Ltd (ABN 60 136 184 962, AFSL 338264) is appointed as Sub-Custodian, acting as bare trustee for Superhero Securities.

AUD Cash: Client cash is held in omnibus accounts at National Australia Bank (NAB) and Westpac Banking Corporation. Superhero Securities holds these funds on bare trust, separate from operational funds.

U.S. Securities & Cash: U.S. securities are executed and cleared by Apex Clearing Corporation, a SEC-regulated U.S. broker-dealer. Apex provides custody services for U.S. holdings.

Foreign Exchange: FX services provided by HiFX Limited (trading as Xe.com) at 65 basis points (US$0.0065 per dollar converted). FX enables AUD/USD conversions for U.S. trading.

Compliance: Superhero Securities holds Professional Indemnity Insurance per section 912B of the Corporations Act 2001. Clients receive PDS and TMD documents before acquiring financial products. Dispute resolution available through AFCA (1800 931 678).

Pricing Snapshot

AU Brokerage A$2 (≤ A$20,000) or 0.01% (> A$20,000)

US Brokerage US$2 (≤ US$20,000) or 0.01% (> US$20,000)

FX Transfer Fee 65 bps (approx. US$0.65 per A$100)

Account Fees No charge (AU & US)

Deposit Fees No charge (PayID/Bank Transfer), BPAY A$1.00

Withdrawal Fees No charge (standard), Manual transfer A$5.00

Share Transfer Out (AU) A$20 per security (listed), A$55 (unlisted)

Share Transfer Out (US) US$100 (DTC) / US$115 (DRS) per security

Minimum Trade Size (AU) A$10

Minimum Trade Size (US) US$10

Market Data Included (ASX & U.S. live data)

SEC & TAF Fees Variable (U.S. sell trades only, per regulations)

Verified Sources

All information on this profile has been verified against official regulatory documents and primary sources. Click below to view source documents:

ASIC Professional Register AFSL 430150 (Superhero Securities Limited)

ABR Entity Summary ABN 36 633 254 261 (Superhero Markets)

Financial Services Guide (Markets) Dated 15 April 2024

Financial Services Guide (Securities) Dated 20 February 2025

Fee Schedule AU & US Trading Fees

AFCA Membership Register Member No. 31571

Official Website superhero.com.au

ABR Entity Summary ABN 96 160 456 315 (Superhero Securities)

Fokal Visibility Assessment

Fokal's AI-powered analysis of Superhero's digital presence, transparency, and information completeness:

90

Transparency Score

Excellent disclosure of fees, products, and regulatory information

87

Credibility Index

Strong regulatory compliance and verified partnerships

93

Data Completeness

Comprehensive public information and documentation

Assessment Methodology: Scores are calculated using Fokal's proprietary AI analysis engine, which evaluates regulatory compliance, information accessibility, source verification, content quality, and digital presence across 50+ data points. Last updated: November 2025