FOREX.com vs Vantage: licences compared

Side-by-side view of each broker's licences, regulator tiers and key facts. Remember that protection depends on which entity holds your account.

AttributeFOREX.comVantage
Licence Score86Very strong69Strong
Strongest licence 1 Tier 1 1 Tier 1
Licences on record75
1 FCA United Kingdom LicensedLicensed
1 ASIC Australia LicensedLicensed
1 JFSA Japan Licensed—
1 CFTC / NFA United States Licensed—
1 MAS Singapore Licensed—
1 CIRO Canada Licensed—
2 CySEC Cyprus Licensed—
2 FSCA South Africa —Licensed
3 CIMA Cayman Islands —Licensed
4 VFSC Vanuatu —Licensed
Founded20012009
HeadquartersUnited StatesAustralia
TypeForex & CFD brokerForex & CFD broker
Publicly listedNASDAQ:SNEXNo
PlatformsProprietary, MT4, MT5, TradingViewMT4, MT5, TradingView, Proprietary
Minimum depositUS$100US$50
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Frequently asked questions

Is FOREX.com or Vantage better regulated?

FOREX.com has the higher Licence Score (86 vs 69), based on the number and tier of licences, operating history and public listing.

Which regulators license both FOREX.com and Vantage?

Both are matched to licences from ASIC and FCA.

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