Vantage Review

David Okonjo

Written by

David Okonjo
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Fact Checked by

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Updated

Jan 4, 2026
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90

Trust Score: 90/100

Based on regulatory status, company history, and financial transparency

  • Regulated by ASIC, FCA, and CIMA
  • Raw ECN spreads from 0.0 pips
  • Free VPS for active traders
  • 1,000+ tradable instruments
  • ProTrader tools by TradingView

Founded

2009

Headquarters

Sydney, Australia

Clients

Unknown

Why choose Vantage

Vantage Markets offers a robust ECN trading environment regulated by ASIC and FCA. Known for its high-speed execution and diverse platform options including MT4, MT5, and ProTrader.

Pros

  • Strong ASIC & FCA regulation
  • Competitive Raw ECN pricing
  • Excellent social trading options
  • Free VPS for active traders
  • Fast execution speed

Cons

  • High minimum deposit for Pro account
  • Limited crypto selection
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Min Deposit:

$50

Inactivity Fee:

No

Regulated:

Yes

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Vantage offers Raw ECN accounts with low commissions and tight spreads, alongside commission-free Standard accounts.

Non-trading fees

Inactivity fee: No.

Vantage is a secure broker regulated by top-tier authorities ASIC and FCA, providing high standards of safety.

Regulatory Status

RegulatorCountryTierLicense
Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC)AustraliaTier-1428901
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)UKTier-1590299
Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA)Cayman IslandsTier-31383491
Vanuatu Financial Services Commission (VFSC)VanuatuTier-3-

Safety Features

Segregated AccountsYes
Negative Balance ProtectionYes
Investor ProtectionFinancial Services Compensation Scheme (UK)
Compensation SchemeFSCS (UK)

Vantage supports a wide range of payment methods. Deposits are free and instant. One free withdrawal per month.

Deposit Options

MethodProcessing TimeFeeMin. Deposit
Credit/Debit CardInstantFree$50
Bank Transfer2-5 daysFree$50
Neteller/SkrillInstantFree$50
CryptoInstantFree$50

Withdrawal Options

MethodProcessing TimeFeeMin. Withdrawal
Bank Transfer1-3 daysFree (1/mo)$0
Neteller/SkrillInstantFree$0

Base Currencies

USD, EUR, GBP, AUD, SGD, CAD, JPY, NZD, HKD

Quick and easy digital account opening. Standard and Raw ECN accounts available with low minimums.

Account Types

Account TypeMin. DepositKey Features
Standard STP$50
  • Spreads from 1.0
  • Zero Commission
Raw ECN$50
  • Spreads from 0.0
  • $3 Commission
Pro ECN$10,000
  • Spreads from 0.0
  • $1.5 Commission

Verification Steps

  • Time to open: < 5 Minutes
  • Demo Account: Yes
  • Islamic Account: Yes
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Offers the robust Vantage App alongside standard MT4/MT5 mobile applications.

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App Features

  • Seamless trading interface
  • Technical indicators
  • News & Analysis
  • Account funding
  • Social trading integration

Features MT4, MT5, and ProTrader (TradingView powered) for advanced charting.

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Supported Platforms

  • MetaTrader 4/5: Standard platforms enhanced with SmartTrader Tools.
  • ProTrader: Powered by TradingView for superior charting.

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Vantage offers 1,000+ instruments including 40+ forex pairs, 800+ stock CFDs, 50+ ETFs, indices, commodities, and 15+ cryptocurrencies. Good selection for forex and stock CFD trading. High leverage up to 500:1 available through offshore entities for experienced traders.

Available Instruments

Forex Pairs40
Indices15
Stocks800
Commodities20
Cryptos15
ETFs50

Leverage Limits

InstrumentMax Leverage
Forex30:1 (ASIC/FCA), 500:1 (Offshore)
Indices20:1 (ASIC/FCA), 200:1 (Offshore)
Stocks5:1 (ASIC/FCA), 20:1 (Offshore)
Crypto2:1 (ASIC/FCA), 10:1 (Offshore)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, Vantage Markets is regulated by Tier-1 authorities ASIC (Australia) and FCA (UK), providing strong investor protection. Client funds are held in segregated accounts with negative balance protection. The offshore entities (CIMA, VFSC) are less regulated but offer higher leverage.

Vantage has a low $50 minimum deposit for Standard STP and Raw ECN accounts. The Pro ECN account requires $10,000 minimum for institutional-grade pricing.

Raw ECN accounts offer spreads from 0.0 pips with $3/lot/side commission. Standard STP accounts have spreads from 1.0 pips with no commission. Pro ECN offers 0.0 pips with just $1.50/lot/side commission.

Vantage offers MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, and ProTrader (powered by TradingView). SmartTrader Tools enhance MT4 with additional indicators and features. Free VPS available for qualifying traders.

Yes, Vantage integrates with ZuluTrade and DupliTrade for copy trading. You can follow and copy experienced traders automatically through these platforms.

Deposits are free. First withdrawal per month is free; subsequent withdrawals may have a $20 fee. No inactivity fees. Raw ECN commission is $3/lot/side.

ASIC/FCA regulated accounts offer up to 30:1 on forex (retail). Offshore accounts via CIMA/VFSC can access leverage up to 500:1 on forex for experienced traders.

Yes, Vantage offers a free demo account with virtual funds to practice trading on MT4, MT5, or ProTrader. The demo mirrors live market conditions.

Vantage offers a 50% deposit bonus through its offshore entities (not available for ASIC/FCA regulated clients due to regulations). Terms and conditions apply.

ProTrader is Vantage's TradingView-powered platform offering advanced charting with 50+ drawing tools, hundreds of indicators, and a modern interface. It's free for all Vantage clients.
David Okonjo

David Okonjo

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