Fortrade 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.

AttributeFortradeVantage
Licence Score71Strong69Strong
Strongest licence 1 Tier 1 1 Tier 1
Licences on record45
1 FCA United Kingdom LicensedLicensed
1 ASIC Australia LicensedLicensed
1 CIRO Canada Licensed—
2 CySEC Cyprus Licensed—
2 FSCA South Africa —Licensed
3 CIMA Cayman Islands —Licensed
4 VFSC Vanuatu —Licensed
Founded20132009
HeadquartersUnited KingdomAustralia
TypeForex & CFD brokerForex & CFD broker
Publicly listedNoNo
PlatformsProprietary, MT4MT4, MT5, TradingView, Proprietary
Minimum depositUS$100US$50
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Frequently asked questions

Is Fortrade or Vantage better regulated?

Fortrade has the higher Licence Score (71 vs 69), based on the number and tier of licences, operating history and public listing.

Which regulators license both Fortrade and Vantage?

Both are matched to licences from ASIC and FCA.

Risk warning: CFDs and leveraged forex are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. Most retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs. Consider whether you understand how they work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. Read more.