Hey Norsc, if you're getting serious about trading, then Iress is a no-brainer. The difference between using CommSec's standard website and Iress is like a family sedan and a Porsche.
Ultimately, the decision comes down to trading style and cost. If you're only placing a few trades a month on slow-moving stocks then Iress may not justify the expense. But if you're interested in fast-moving markets and want to enjoy the same advantages as other retail traders, then you pretty much have to make the jump. Iress is free provided you place enough trades each month.
Stability hasn't been a major problem with CommSec for some years, although yesterday's wobble was worry. I switched briefly from Iress to the basic website to trade yesterday and that worked as a stop-gap.
