Vantage
Your Gateway to Global Trading
Trade Forex, Stocks, Indices and Commodities with competitive spreads
Key Broker Details
Quick Facts
Regulation
FCA (UK), FSCA (South Africa), FSA (Seychelles), CIMA (Cayman Islands)
Country
Australia
Min. Deposit
$50.00
Spreads
From 0.0 pips
Pros
What we like
- Competitive spreads from 0.0 pips and low commissions on ECN accounts.
- Multiple regulatory licenses for strong client protection and fund segregation.
- Wide range of payment methods with no deposit/withdrawal fees from the broker.
- Supports social/copy trading via ZuluTrade, DupliTrade, and Myfxbook.
- Comprehensive educational resources including webinars, ebooks, and podcasts.
- 24/7 multilingual customer support via live chat, email, and phone.
Cons
Areas for improvement
- Limited product portfolio focused mainly on CFDs (no real stocks or direct crypto trading).
- Higher minimum deposit ($10,000) for Pro ECN account.
- Not available to clients in restricted countries like USA, Canada, and China.
- Educational content, while improved, still lags behind top industry leaders.
- Withdrawal processing can take up to 5 business days for bank transfers.
Broker Summary
Vantage Markets is a multi-asset CFD broker founded in 2009, offering access to over 1,000 instruments including forex, indices, commodities, shares, ETFs, and bonds. Regulated in multiple jurisdictions, it provides competitive spreads starting from 0.0 pips, leverage up to 1:500, and platforms like MetaTrader 4/5, with support for social/copy trading and educational resources.
Trading Platforms
Mobile Trading
Yes
Web Trader
Yes
Safety & Regulation
Capitalization
Not publicly disclosed (as a private company; meets regulatory capital requirements across entities)
Insurance
Professional Indemnity Insurance; client funds protected up to £85,000 under FCA; additional compensation fund via Financial Commission membership
Licenses
ASIC (Australia Financial Services License)FCA (UK, Firm Reference Number 590299)FSCA (South Africa)CIMA (Cayman Islands, SIBL number 1383491) VFSC (Vanuatu, License number 700271)
Jurisdictions
Australia, United Kingdom, South Africa, Cayman Islands, Vanuatu
Trading Tools
Social Trading
Econ Calendar
Account Managers
Payments
Visa, MasterCard, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Fasapay, Perfect Money, JCB, Bitwallet, Sticpay, India UPI, Astropay, Bank Wire, Cryptocurrencies
Vantage Overview
Comprehensive broker information and trading capabilities
Languages & Region
English, Chinese, Arabic, Spanish, Vietnamese, Indonesian, Malay, Thai (support available in 15+ languages)
Australia
Pricing & Fees
Commission-free on Standard STP (spreads from 1.0 pips); $3 per lot round-turn on RAW ECN (spreads from 0.0 pips); $3 per lot on Pro ECN (spreads from 0.0 pips, $10,000 min deposit); no inactivity fees; no deposit/withdrawal fees from broker
Deposit Methods
Bank Transfer, Credit/Debit Cards (Visa/MasterCard), PayPal, Skrill, Neteller, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Fasapay, Perfect Money, JCB, Bitwallet, Sticpay, India UPI, Astropay, Broker-to-Broker Transfer, Cryptocurrencies (select options)
Withdrawal Methods
Same as deposit methods: Bank Transfer (3-5 business days), Credit/Debit Cards (up to 24 hours), E-wallets (instant to 24 hours), Cryptocurrencies (varies)
Trading Platforms
MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, WebTrader, TradingView
Leverage
Up to 1:500
Account Types
Customer Support
24/7 via Live Chat, Email (support@vantagemarkets.com), Phone (international lines); dedicated account managers for premium clients; average response time under 24 hours
Fund Security
VPS Hosting
Vantage Insights & Features
Discover what makes Vantage stand out with comprehensive tools and resources
News & Analysis
Market insights and analysis
Yes (Reuters economic news stream, daily market analysis, in-house research, Trading Central reports)
Top Feature
Standout platform feature
Ultra-low spreads from 0.0 pips with ECN execution and social/copy trading integration
Research Tools
Advanced research capabilities
Yes (Trading Central integration, Autochartist, market analysis, forex signals, sentiment indicators)
Educational Resources
Learning materials and courses
Yes (Vantage Academy with courses on forex/stocks/indices, 115+ YouTube videos, weekly webinars, ebooks, podcasts like "The Vantage View", trading guides)
Vantage Account Structure
Compare account types and features
Vantage Account Types
Dedicated client manager, special promotions, and reduced trading fees.
Trading Features & Conditions
Explore Vantage's comprehensive trading ecosystem
Max Leverage
1:500 (varies by jurisdiction)
Risk Management
Stop-loss, take-profit, trailing stops, margin alerts
Special Conditions
Tailored for high-volume traders, offering reduced commissions for Gold Club members.
