ThinkMarkets 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.

AttributeThinkMarketsVantage
Licence Score77Strong69Strong
Strongest licence 1 Tier 1 1 Tier 1
Licences on record65
1 FCA United Kingdom LicensedLicensed
1 ASIC Australia LicensedLicensed
1 JFSA Japan Licensed—
2 CySEC Cyprus Licensed—
2 FSCA South Africa LicensedLicensed
3 CIMA Cayman Islands LicensedLicensed
4 VFSC Vanuatu —Licensed
Founded20102009
HeadquartersAustraliaAustralia
TypeForex & CFD brokerForex & CFD broker
Publicly listedNoNo
PlatformsMT4, MT5, Proprietary, TradingViewMT4, MT5, TradingView, Proprietary
Minimum depositNo minimumUS$50
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Frequently asked questions

Is ThinkMarkets or Vantage better regulated?

ThinkMarkets has the higher Licence Score (77 vs 69), based on the number and tier of licences, operating history and public listing.

Which regulators license both ThinkMarkets and Vantage?

Both are matched to licences from ASIC, FCA, FSCA and CIMA.

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.