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“VT Markets is regulated by the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) and the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC). You can trade more than 230+ financial CFD instruments covering Forex, Indices, Energy, Precious Metals, Soft Commodities, US Shares, HK Shares, all through the globally popular MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 trading platforms.”
VT Markets was founded in 2016 in Sydney, Australia. VT Markets is a trademark of Vantage Group, a group of companies authorised and regulated by the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) for services provided by www.vtmarkets.com and the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) for services provided by www.vtmarkets.com.au.
With VT Markets, you can trade on more than 230+ financial CFD instruments covering Forex, Indices, Energy, Precious Metals, Soft Commodities, US Shares, HK Shares, all through the globally popular MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 trading platforms for Web and PC.
You can also choose from two account types called the Standard STP Account and the Raw ECN Account. The Standard STP Account account offers commission-free trading with slightly larger spreads whereas the Raw ECN Account is commission-based but has lower spreads. Demo and Islamic (swap-free) accounts are also available.
There are various fee-free funding methods available including via debit/credit card, bank wire, Skrill, Neteller, Fasapay, Cryptocurrency and more. Furthermore, users registered with the CIMA entity can benefit from the 50% welcome bonus and the 20% deposit bonus.
Users can also access ProTrader tools from Trading Central which includes Market Buzz, Featured Ideas, Analyst Views and more with a minimum $1,000 funded account. Multilingual 24/5 customer support via email, live chat and callback service is also available.
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VT Markets Main Features
| ☑️ Regulations | ASIC (Australia), CIMA (Cayman Islands) |
| 🗺 Supported Languages | Chinese, English |
| 💰 Products | Futures, Currencies, Indices, Commodities, Stocks |
| 💵 Min Deposit | $200 |
| 💹 Max Leverage | 1:500 (ASIC), 1:500 (CIMA) |
| 🖥 Trading Desk Type | ECN, No dealing desk, STP |
| 📊 Trading Platforms | MT4 |
| 💳 Deposit Options | Broker to Broker, China UnionPay, Credit Card, Neteller, Skrill, Wire Transfer |
| 💳 Withdrawal Options | China UnionPay, Credit Card, Neteller, Skrill, Wire Transfer |
| 🤴 Demo Account | Yes |
| 🗓 Foundation Year | 2017 |
| 🌎 Headquarters Country | Australia |
Risk DisclosureCFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.
VT Markets Full Review
Review sections
- Investor Protection & Regulations
- Tradable Products
- Account Opening
- Deposit & Withdrawals options
- Web & Desktop Trading Platforms
- Mobile Trading Platforms
- Trading Features
- Commissions & Spreads
- Bonus & Promotions
- Customer Support
- Research
- Trader Education
- Trading Experience
- FAQ
- Conclusion
Investor Protection & Regulations
“VT Markets is a trademark of Vantage Group, a group of companies authorised and regulated in various jurisdictions including by the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) and Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC).”
VT Markets is authorised and regulated by the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA), as shown on the regulator’s register below:
The Vantage group of companies also has two entities each authorised and regulated in their own jurisdictions:
- Vantage Global Prime Pty Ltd – authorised and regulated by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC).
- Vantage Global Prime LLP – authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). This company acts as a payment agent to its other entities.
The broker provides further security of client funds by following the below regulatory requirements:
- Holding Funds in a segregated account from company funds.
- Negative balance protection policy.
Tradable Products
“VT Markets offers clients the ability to trade on more than 230+ financial CFD instruments covering Forex, Indices, Energy, Precious Metals, Soft Commodities, US Shares, HK Shares.”
VT Markets offers clients the ability to trade on more than 230+ financial CFD instruments covering Forex, Indices, Energy, Precious Metals, Soft Commodities, US Shares and HK Shares. Below is a list of just some of the available markets for trading:
| Forex | Energies | US Shares |
|---|---|---|
| EURUSD | Natural Gas | Apple |
| GBPNZD | Gas Oil | |
| AUDJPY | Gasoline | Amazon |
| USDCAD | Precious Metals | Tesla |
| Indices | Gold | HK Shares |
| CHINA50 | Silver | AIA |
| EUR50 | Soft Commodities | TENCENT |
| NAS100 | Cocoa | CCB |
| Nikkei225 | Coffee | ICBC |
| DJ30 | Cotton | PINGAN |
* Details regarding the available assets are taken from the VT Markets website and trading platform and are correct at the time of this review. You can find a more detailed list here.
Trading costs such as spreads and overnight funding (swap) rates vary depending on the entity, account type opened and instrument being traded and are covered further down this review.
Account Opening
“VT Markets offers clients two main account types called the Standard STP Account and the Raw ECN Account. Demo and Islamic (swap-free) accounts are also available.”
VT Markets offers clients two main account types called the Standard STP Account and the Raw ECN Account. Demo and Islamic (swap-free) accounts are also available. The main features of each account are summarised in the below table:
| Standard STP Account | Raw ECN Account | |
|---|---|---|
| Min. deposit | $200 | $200 |
| Average Spreads
from |
1.2 pip | 0 pips |
| Commissions | No commissions | $6 commission per round turn |
| Leverage* | Up to 1:500 | Up to 1:500 |
| Execution type | STP | ECN |
| Trading bonus | Available | Available |
*It should be noted that leverage is limited to 1:30 with the broker’s ASIC entity.
Users can open a new account in just a few steps, as described below:
- Sign Up: Name, email, password, contact number and country of residence.
- Personal Details: Date of birth, nationality and identification type/number (national ID card, passport, driving license) and address.
- Investor Information: Questions relating to employment, financial status, trade volume and frequency.
- Account details: Choose a trading platform and account type.
- Verify Identity: Submit proof of identity (ID or passport) and residence address (utility bill or bank statement – not more than 6 months old).
The client portal is shown below:
VT Markets does not accept clients from the following restricted countries: Afghanistan, Australia, Belarus, Burma, Burundi, Canada, Central African Republic, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Eritrea, Iran, Iraq, ISIL (Da’esh) & Al-Qaida, Lebanon, Libya, Mali, North Korea, Republic of Guinea, Republic of Guinea-Bissau, Russia, Spain, Singapore, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Taiwan, Tunisia, Ukraine, United States of America, Venezuela, Yemen, and Zimbabwe.
Deposit & Withdrawals Options
“VT Markets offers fee-free deposits and withdrawals via debit/credit card, bank wire, Skrill, Neteller, Fasapay, Cryptocurrency and more.”
VT Markets offers fee-free deposits and withdrawals via debit/credit card, bank wire, Skrill, Neteller, Fasapay, Cryptocurrency and more. Deposit processing times are instant for the majority of methods except for international wire which can take between 2-5 business days and cryptocurrency which can take up to 1 hour.
Although there are no withdrawal fees there may be charges by the payment provider. Overseas banking institutions may also attract intermediary transfer fees. Additionally, the minimum amount for withdrawal is 40 CCY and if the withdrawal is less than 100 CCY there will be a handling fee of 20 CCY. Withdrawals are processed the same business day if requested before 19:00 AEST.
Clients can deposit and withdraw funds through the client portal.
Web & Desktop Trading Platforms
“VT Markets offers clients the ability to trade on the globally recognised MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 and platform for Web and PC.”
VT Markets offers clients the ability to trade on the globally recognised MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 and platform for Web and PC. The platform features are highlighted below:
VT Markets MetaTrader 4 (Web/PC)
- Fully customisable.
- Multiple analytical instruments.
- Advanced charting.
- Over 30 built-in indicators.
VT Markets MetaTrader 5 (PC)
- 21 timeframes.
- 6 order types.
- Expert Advisors.
- Advanced charting capability.
A screenshot of the VT Markets MetaTrader 5 platform is shown below and is covered in more detail in the video review.
Mobile Trading Platforms
“VT Markets offers clients the ability to access mobile trading on the go from the MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 mobile apps for Android and iOS systems.”
VT Markets offers clients the ability to access mobile trading on the go from the MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 mobile apps for Android and iOS systems. The app download links can be found in the Google PlayStore or Apple AppStore respectively.
The MetaTrader 5 mobile trading app provides a range of different features including:
- Trade and manage your account on the go.
- Simple and intuitive user interface.
- Real-time quote streaming.
- Charting and live trading.
The MetaTrader 5 mobile trading app is covered in more detail in the video review.
Trading Features
“VT Markets offers ZuluTrade, a world-leading social trading platform that allows clients to follow the trading activity and strategy of a diverse network of traders. Users trading through the desktop MetaTrader platforms can also take advantage of the MetaTrader Market place and the Trading Central MT4 tools plug-in.”
VT Markets offers ZuluTrade, a world-leading social trading platform that allows clients to follow the trading activity and strategy of a diverse network of traders. ZuluTrade signal providers are active in virtually every country and time zone allowing followers to autonomously replicate the same trades through their own account 24/5.
Further, users trading through the desktop platform of MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 can take advantage of the MetaTrader marketplace to download thousands of additional technical indicators, automated trading strategies and copy trading services.
A Trading Central MT4 tools plug-in is also available that gives users access to additional features such as Alpha Generation, an Economic Calendar, Economic Insight and more.
Commissions & Spreads
“Trading costs with VT Markets vary depending on the account type and the market traded. The Standard STP Account account is commission-free with slightly larger spreads whereas the Raw ECN Account account is commission-based but with lower spreads.”
Trading costs with VT Markets vary, depending on account type and the market traded. The Standard STP Account account is commission-free with slightly larger spreads whereas the Raw ECN Account account is commission-based but with lower spreads.
The below table shows the trading costs for each account type and is covered in more detail in the video review:
| Standard STP Account | Raw ECN Account | |
|---|---|---|
| Average Spreads
from |
1.2 pip | 0 pips |
| Commissions | Zero commissions | $6 commission per round turn |
For Non-Islamic accounts, overnight funding or ‘swap’ fees are charged on positions that remain open overnight (22:00) GMT. If positions are being held over the weekend a three-day ‘swap’ charge will be charged on Wednesdays.
The broker does not charge any inactivity account fees.
Bonus & Promotions
“VT Markets (CIMA entity) offers users a 50% Welcome Bonus and a 20% Deposit Bonus.”
VT Markets (CIMA entity) offers users a 50% Welcome Bonus and a 20% Deposit Bonus. Each of these is explained further below:
- 50% Welcome Bonus: Users can receive a 50% bonus on their first deposits, up to $500.
- 20% Deposit Bonus: Users can receive a 20% bonus on deposits over $1,000, up to a maximum bonus of $10,000.
No bonuses are offered by the ASIC regulated entity of VT Markets due to regulatory restrictions.
Customer Support
“VT Markets offers multilingual customer support 24/5 via email, live chat and callback service. There is also a detailed Help Centre available.”
VT Markets offers multilingual (English, Chinese, Thai, Malay) customer support 24/5 via email, live chat and callback service. There is also a detailed Help Centre that answers various Company, Account, Trading Platform and Promotion related questions.
After submitting a question through the live chat we were connected to an agent who answered our question within 10 seconds, as shown below:
Contact Information:
- Address:
- Head office: Level 35, 31 Market St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia.
- Cayman office: 4th Floor, the Harbour Centre, 42 N Church St, George Town, Cayman Islands.
- Taipei office: Taipei 101, No. 7, Section 5, Xinyi Rd, Xinyi District, Taipei City, Taiwan 110.
- Email:
- info@vtmarkets.com
- info@vtmarkets.com.au
- Social Media:
Research
“VT Markets offers various forms of market research through ProTrader tools, a Trading Central service that includes Market Buzz, Featured Ideas, an Economic Calendar and Analyst Views. There are also Daily Market Analysis videos and articles.”
VT Markets offers various forms of market research through ProTrader tools, a Trading Central service that includes Market Buzz, Featured Ideas, an Economic Calendar and Analyst Views. There are also Daily Market Analysis videos and articles. Each of these is described below:
- Market Buzz: An AI news desk providing headline news for any given instrument.
- Featured Ideas: View bullish and bearish investment ideas based on technical analysis.
- Economic Calendar: View current and upcoming economic events and data releases.
- Analyst Views: Top-down research provided by senior analysts and automated algorithms.
- Daily Market Analysis: Daily analysis of global markets including market Focus, market wrap, sentiment, Technical Analysis and key market events. VT Markets provides analysis in written and video format.
To access ProTraders tools users will need a minimum $1,000 funded account.
Trader Education
“VT Markets offers limited educational material including ‘Learn Forex’ articles, an MT4 trading guide and a Trading Central tools guide.”
VT Markets offers limited educational material including ‘Learn Forex’ articles, an MT4 trading guide and a Trading Central tools guide. The ‘Learn Forex’ is detailed and covers a Forex market overview, Forex market analysis and Forex trading psychology.
Trading Experience
“VT Markets provides a great all-around service to clients allowing them to access over 230+ markets covering Forex, Indices, Energy, Precious Metals, Soft Commodities, US Shares, HK Shares, all through the globally popular MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 trading platforms.”
From our observations, VT Markets provides a great all-around service to clients allowing them to access over 230+ markets covering Forex, Indices, Energy, Precious Metals, Soft Commodities, US Shares, HK Shares, all through the globally popular MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 trading platforms for Web and PC.
Clients have the option to open a Standard STP Account that is commission-free but has slightly larger spreads or a Raw ECN Account that is commission-based but with lower spreads. There are great deposit bonuses available for clients registered with the CIMA entity and a variety of additional trading features including ZuluTrade and the Trading Central MT4 plug-in.
FAQ
Is VT Markets regulated?
Yes, by the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) and Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC).
Where is VT Markets based?
The head office is located at Level 35, 31 Market St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia.
How does VT Markets make money?
VT Markets makes money mainly through commissions, spreads and swaps on certain asset classes.
How do I deposit in VT Markets account?
Funds can be deposited into a trading account via debit/credit card, bank wire, Skrill, Neteller, Fasapay, Cryptocurrency and more.
What is the min. deposit for VT Markets?
The minimum deposit is $200.
How do I withdraw money from VT Markets?
Withdrawals can be made via debit/credit card, bank wire, Skrill, Neteller, Fasapay, Cryptocurrency and more.
What is the max leverage in VT Markets?
1:500 (CIMA entity only).
How do I open an account with VT Markets?
An account can be opened at the click of a button on the VT Markets website and can be done in just a few steps.
Does VT Markets use MetaTrader?
Yes, MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5.
Conclusion
“VT Markets is regulated by the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) and the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC). You can trade more than 230+ financial CFD instruments covering Forex, Indices, Energy, Precious Metals, Soft Commodities, US Shares, HK Shares, all through the globally popular MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 trading platforms.”
VT Markets was founded in 2016 in Sydney, Australia. VT Markets is a trademark of Vantage Group, a group of companies authorised and regulated by the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) for services provided by www.vtmarkets.com and the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) for services provided by www.vtmarkets.com.au.
With VT Markets, you can trade on more than 230+ financial CFD instruments covering Forex, Indices, Energy, Precious Metals, Soft Commodities, US Shares, HK Shares, all through the globally popular MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 trading platforms for Web and PC.
You can also choose from two account types called the Standard STP Account and the Raw ECN Account. The Standard STP Account account offers commission-free trading with slightly larger spreads whereas the Raw ECN Account is commission-based but has lower spreads. Demo and Islamic (swap-free) accounts are also available.
There are various fee-free funding methods available including via debit/credit card, bank wire, Skrill, Neteller, Fasapay, Cryptocurrency and more. Furthermore, users registered with the CIMA entity can benefit from the 50% welcome bonus and the 20% deposit bonus.
Users can also access ProTrader tools from Trading Central which includes Market Buzz, Featured Ideas, Analyst Views and more with a minimum $1,000 funded account. Multilingual 24/5 customer support via email, live chat and callback service is also available.
- CIMA, ASIC regulated.
- Commission-free trading is available.
- Good deposit bonus offers (CIMA entity only).
- Trading Central tools and research are available.
See VT Markets Full Information
Headquarters Country | Australia |
Foundation Year | 2017 |
Regulations | ASIC (Australia), CIMA (Cayman Islands) |
Publicly Traded | No |
Number Of Employees | 100-200 |
Trading Desk Type | ECN, No dealing desk, STP |
Trading Platforms | MT4 |
Restricted Countries | Afghanistan, Belarus, Burundi, Canada, Central African Republic, Congo, Egypt, Eritrea, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Libya, Mali, North Korea, Russian Federation, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, Ukraine, United States, Venezuela, Yemen, Zimbabwe |
Supported Languages | Chinese, English |
Min Deposit | $200 |
Max Leverage | 1:500 (ASIC), 1:500 (CIMA) |
Deposit Options | Broker to Broker, China UnionPay, Credit Card, Neteller, Skrill, Wire Transfer |
Withdrawal Options | China UnionPay, Credit Card, Neteller, Skrill, Wire Transfer |
Products | Futures, Currencies, Indices, Commodities, Stocks |
Demo Account | Yes |
OCO Orders | No |
Offers Hedging | Yes |
Automated Trading | Yes |
API Trading | No |
Guaranteed Stop Loss | No |
Guaranteed Limit Orders | No |
Guaranteed Fills / Liquidity | No |
Economic calendar | Yes |
Trading From Chart | Yes |
One-Click Trading | Yes |
Expert Advisor | Yes |
Social Trading | No |
Autochartist | No |
Trading Signals | Yes |
Platform Languages | Chinese, English |
24 Hours Support | No |
Support During Weekends | No |
Live Chat | Yes |
Daily Market Commentary | Yes |
News (Top-Tier Sources) | No |
Webinars | No |
Deposit Fee | No |
Withdrawal Fee | No |
Inactivity Fee | No |
About the Author
Jitan SolankiWookiee of Wit
Jitan Solanki is a professional trader, market analyst, and educator. He day trades major currency and index markets and focuses on swing trading US equities and commodities. A qualified Market Technician, Jitan also works with trader education and brokerage companies on various projects. These include market analysis, live trading events, and broker reviews. As an experienced trader and educator, Jitan brings all his qualities in action when reviewing and recommending brokers.
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Table of Contents
- VT Markets Full Review
- Review sections
- Investor Protection & Regulations
- Tradable Products
- Account Opening
- Deposit & Withdrawals Options
- Web & Desktop Trading Platforms
- Mobile Trading Platforms
- Trading Features
- Commissions & Spreads
- Bonus & Promotions
- Customer Support
- Research
- Trader Education
- Trading Experience
- FAQ
- Conclusion
- See VT Markets Full Information