FXOpen 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.

AttributeFXOpenVantage
Licence Score69Strong69Strong
Strongest licence 1 Tier 1 1 Tier 1
Licences on record35
1 FCA United Kingdom LicensedLicensed
1 ASIC Australia LicensedLicensed
2 CySEC Cyprus Licensed—
2 FSCA South Africa —Licensed
3 CIMA Cayman Islands —Licensed
4 VFSC Vanuatu —Licensed
Founded20052009
HeadquartersUnited KingdomAustralia
TypeForex & CFD brokerForex & CFD broker
Publicly listedNoNo
PlatformsMT4, MT5, TradingViewMT4, MT5, TradingView, Proprietary
Minimum depositUS$1US$50
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Frequently asked questions

Is FXOpen or Vantage better regulated?

Both have the same Licence Score (69).

Which regulators license both FXOpen and Vantage?

Both are matched to licences from ASIC and FCA.

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