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Vantage is an Australian-founded multi-asset CFD broker offering raw-spread ECN accounts and several copy trading services.
Serving you from: Vantage Global Limited — VFSC #700271 Tier 3 (offshore)
Strengths
- ASIC, FCA and FSCA licences in the group
- Raw ECN account with a low minimum deposit
- Several copy trading options
Weaknesses
- Most international clients are served by offshore entities
- Privately held
- No EEA entity for retail clients
Best for: Traders who want low-cost ECN accounts and copy trading.
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Key facts
- Founded
- 2009
- Headquarters
- Australia
- Publicly listed
- No
- Group regulators
- ASIC, FCA, FSCA, VFSC, CIMA
- Min. deposit
- $50
- Platforms
- MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, TradingView, Own platform
- Execution
- STP, ECN
- Copy trading
- Yes
- Islamic account
- Yes
- Demo account
- Yes
Regulation and legal entities
A broker brand is usually several companies. The one you open an account with decides your leverage limit, whether you have negative balance protection, and which compensation scheme, if any, covers you.
| Legal entity | Regulator | Licence no. | Max. leverage | Our check |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vantage Global Prime Pty Ltd Australia | ASIC Tier 1 | 428901 | 1:30 | Not yet verified by us Open register |
| Vantage Global Prime LLP United Kingdom · FSCS up to £85,000 | FCA Tier 1 | 590299 | 1:30 | Not yet verified by us Open register |
| Vantage Markets (Pty) Ltd South Africa | FSCA Tier 2 | 51268 | Varies | Not yet verified by us Open register |
| Vantage Global Limited Vanuatu | VFSC Tier 3 (offshore) | 700271 | Varies | Not yet verified by us Open register |
| Vantage International Group Limited Cayman Islands | CIMA Tier 3 (offshore) | 1383491 | Varies | Not yet verified by us Open register |
Accounts and fees
| Account | Pricing | EUR/USD spread from (advertised) | Commission per lot, round turn | Min. deposit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard STP | Spread only | 1.0 pips | — | $50 |
| Raw ECN | Raw spread + commission | 0.0 pips | $6.00 | $50 |
Figures in this table are the broker's own advertised conditions, not our measurements. Advertised “from” spreads are best-case values.
Spreads we measured
We have not measured live spreads for this broker yet. Until we do, cost does not count towards its rating.
Platforms and execution
Vantage offers MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, TradingView, Own platform. Execution model as described by the broker: STP, ECN.
Deposits and withdrawals
We have not run our own deposit and withdrawal test with this broker yet. When we do, the log appears here with dates and times.
Country availability
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Not accepted, according to the broker: United States.
Alternatives with a shared regulator
| Broker | Trust Score | Your entity & regulator | Min. deposit | Platforms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CMC Markets Since 1989 · LSE: CMCX | 91/99 | FCA #173730 CMC Markets UK plc | $0 | Own platform, MetaTrader 4, TradingView | Review Visit CMC MarketsOfficial site · we earn no commission here |
| Interactive Brokers Since 1978 · NASDAQ: IBKR | 91/99 | CFTC/NFA #0258600 Interactive Brokers LLC | $0 | Own platform, TradingView | Review Visit Interactive BrokersOfficial site · we earn no commission here |
| City Index Since 1983 · NASDAQ: SNEX (parent) | 89/99 | FCA #446717 StoneX Financial Ltd | — | Own platform, MetaTrader 4, TradingView | Review Visit City IndexOfficial site · we earn no commission here |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Vantage regulated?
Vantage operates through 5 legal entities in our database, holding licences or registrations with: ASIC, FCA, FSCA, VFSC, CIMA. Which entity you sign up with depends on where you live, and so does the protection you get. Check the licence number on the regulator's own register before you deposit.
What is the minimum deposit at Vantage?
Vantage advertises a minimum first deposit of $50 on its entry-level account. The amount can differ by entity, account type and payment method.
Which trading platforms does Vantage offer?
Vantage offers: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, TradingView, Own platform. Platform availability can vary between its entities.
Is Vantage a safe broker?
No broker is risk-free. Our Global Trust Score for Vantage is 46 out of 99. The score reflects the regulator tier of the entity that serves you, the group's other licences, company structure and track record. It says nothing about whether trading will be profitable for you.