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Based on my personal experience as a trader and after thoroughly examining CommSec’s offering, I found that CommSec does not support Expert Advisors (EAs) or other forms of automated trading. The platform focuses primarily on traditional investing in Australian and international shares, options, and ETFs, using its proprietary CommSec Web Platform and CommSec Mobile App. Unlike brokers that offer MetaTrader 4 or 5, where EAs and automation are commonly used, CommSec’s platforms are designed for manual order execution and portfolio management. This limitation is significant for me because, as an active market participant, I rely on automation for diversification and efficiency. The absence of these features is not an oversight—CommSec’s core clientele are typically investors rather than systematic traders. I must stress the importance of understanding platform capabilities before opening an account. Automated trading, while powerful, can introduce additional risks, so it’s crucial to assess broker compatibility and oversight. With CommSec’s strong ASIC regulation, I have confidence in their investor protections for manual trading. However, if automated strategies are a key part of your approach, CommSec may not be the right fit. For me, this highlighted the need to carefully match broker features with my trading methodology to avoid disappointment.