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Vantage (Formerly Vantage FX) is a well established broker offering CFD trading for forex, stocks, indices, bonds, ETFs, and commodities on ECN and STP accounts. This broker is quite popular so here is a in-depth going over what this broker offers and why it is so popular.
★★★★★
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PROS:
- Regulated by reputable financial authorities, including ASIC, CIMA, SIBA, and FSCA
- Multiple trading platforms to choose from, including MT4, MT5, ProTrader, and WebTrader
- A diverse range of tradable assets, including over 49 currency pairs, 25 indices, 51 ETFs, 22 commodities, and 800+ share CFDs
- Educational resources and trading tools to help clients improve their trading knowledge and skills
- Special promotions and bonuses, such as Refer a Friend, Deposit Bonus, and Vantage Rewards
- Straightforward funding and withdrawal methods
- Excellent customer support, including live chat and email
CONS:
- Limited customer support options, including only one international phone number
- No negative balance protection offered
- Raw account type has a high minimum deposit requirement of $500
- No US clients accepted
- Spreads can be relatively high on some trading instruments
FXCM is a well-known broker amongst retail traders and professionals alike. It was founded all the way back in 1999 and has had its fair share of ups and downs. This review covers everything you can expect to find from this online international forex CFD broker. Let's see how they fare compared to the rest.
★★★★★
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PROS:
- Established in 1999
- Regulated by multiple authorities
- One account type
- Four trading platforms to choose from
- TradingView is available
- Copy trading is available
- MetaTrader is available
CONS:
- Multiple websites depending on the region
- Websites can be confusing
- One account type
- Limited trading resources and educational material
- Limited assets list
LiteForex has been an online broker for almost two decades as they began operating in 2005. They hold a brokerage license with CySEC and operate throughout the globe providing ECN forex trading and CFD trading in the form of commodities, stocks, indices, and crypto. This review breaks down what you need to know about this broker
★★★★★
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PROS:
- Founded in 2005
- Two account types
- ECN broker
- Low minimum deposit
- MT4 and MT5 are available
- Easy registration process
- Investor compensation scheme of up to 20,000 EUR
- Social/copy trading
CONS:
- Only regulated by CySEC and MiFID
- Negative balance protection may only apply to ECN accounts
- Website is overwhelming
- Lack of trading resources
- Not many promotional offers
AvaTrade is a popular online broker that is regulated by several top-tier financial authorities and has been in operation since 2006. The company is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, and has regional offices in several countries, including Australia, Japan, and the British Virgin Islands. Clients are able to trade CFDs for many markets with this broker and this review covers everything potential clients would like to know about them.
★★★★★
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PROS:
- Offer multiple trading platforms
- Mobile trading is available
- MetaTrader is available
- CFD broker
- Large asset list
- Founded in 2006
- Regulated by many top-tier authorities
- Largest telephonic customer support service to date
CONS:
- Site is quite convoluted at times
- Can be difficult for beginners to navigate and understand
- Trading academy is for clients only
- Prices are industry average
BDSwiss is an online trading platform that provides access to many financial markets, including forex, commodities, stocks, and indices. The company is headquartered in Switzerland and has several offices across Europe and was founded in 2012. There are many features and services that this broker offers and this review covers everything traders will need to know about them.
★★★★★
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PROS:
- Offer MetaTrader 5 and 5
- The mobile trading app is award-winning
- There is a proprietary web terminal
- Opening an account is quick
- European and Swiss regulatory platforms
- Regulated by the FSA
- Been in operation since 2012
- Four account types to choose from
CONS:
- Islamic account only applies to two account types
- Support is 24/5
- Demo account is locked behind a live account
- Trading resources and education is limited
InstaForex has over 7 million clients and has been in operation since 2007. offering CFD trading to clients through forex, stocks, indices, commodities, futures and crypto this broker has made a name for themselves over the years and is a favorite amongst many retail traders. This review takes a closer look at this broker and what they offer.
★★★★★
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PROS:
- Founded in 2007
- Offer forex, stocks, commodities, crypto, futures
- Offer MetaTrader (4 and 5)
- Mobile trading app
- Licensed by the FSC
- Good amount of trading resources
- Good customer support
- Two account types with Cent accounts for each
- Demo account
- Maximum leverage is 1000:1
CONS:
- Low Trustpilot score
- Spreads are high
- Only regulated by one authority
In operation since 2013, Olymp Trade has established itself amongst one of the most popular online brokers even having Ronaldinho (retired Brazilian Footballer) on their sponsorship roll. They have millions of clients and have had their mobile app downloaded over 44 million times. Let's look into this broker and see if their services, features, and fees are inline with massive popularity they have.
★★★★★
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PROS:
- 10 USD minimum
- One trading account which is great for beginners
- User-friendly platform
- Regulated by FinaCom
CONS:
- Lack of transparency
- One account is not great for professional traders
- All trading resources are located in the blog
- Very few trading instruments
- Only two trading platforms
- No MetaTrader
- Various trading conditions for different assets
Plus500 is one of the more "popular" and well known international online brokers. They were founded in 2008 and are regulated by several financial authorities not to mention they sponsor famous football and basketball teams. but how good are they as a CFD broker. In this review you will find that out and more.
★★★★★
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PROS:
- Their platform is user-friendly
- Opening an account is simple and quick
- Customer support seems to be helpful and very responsive
- Low stock fees
- No fees for withdrawals (depending)
- The inactivity fee only applies if you neglect to log in
CONS:
- The research tools are average
- CFD fees are not the best you can get
Matthew Murphie founded FP markets in 2005. With clients using MT4 and MT5 as the base trading software, they are able to trade forex, stocks, crypto, indices, commodities, ETFs and bonds. This broker is reregulated and regarded as reputable due to the three authorities that regulate it. This review details and compares this brokers pros and cons to determine how good their services and features are.
★★★★★
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PROS:
- MT4 and MT5 are available
- Been in business since 2005
- Regulated by multiple financial authorities
- Two easy-to-understand account types
- Over 10,000 assets to trade
- Good amount of trading resources
- Islamic Swap Free accounts are an option
- Many funding methods are available
CONS:
- Only trade CFDs
- There is a minimum deposit of 100 AUD or the equivalent
- Some information and trading resources on the site are outdated
- There is no Cent account available
- There are no special offers except for the affiliate and IB program
Tickmill is an online CFD broker that was founded in 2014 and started providing brokerage services in March 2015. This broker currently has over 300 thousand global clients and offices in Seychelles, Malaysia, and South Africa. This broker review will break down Tickmill and everything they have on offer for prospective clients.
★★★★★
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PROS:
- Regulated by multiple authorities
- Has MetaTrader4 and MT5
- Three "basic" trading accounts
- Able to trade CFDs
- No commissions
- Good customer support
- Good trading resources
- Good trading education
CONS:
- Mobile app is only for account management
- Commission on two of the three trading accounts
- Can't trade commodities
- The minimum deposit is 100 USD, regardless
- No mobile trading app
eToro is a popular social trading platform that provides investors with access to a wide range of financial markets, including stocks, commodities, indices, and currencies. The platform has become increasingly popular due to its focus on social trading, allowing investors to interact, share ideas and insights, and replicate each other's trades. Let's look at this broker in more detail to see why they are so popular.
★★★★★
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PROS:
- Easy-to-use platforms
- Very beginner friendly
- Able to trade CFDs
- Adjustable leverage per trade
- One account to suit everyone (great for beginners)
- Great trading resources
- Very popular platform
- Have over 11 million users
CONS:
- Customer support is only through tickets
- You can only trade CFDs
- Spreads are not great
- Only one account, so you don't have flexibility
With over a decade in the financial industry, RoboForex has made a name for itself by amassing over 1 million clients from 169 countries worldwide. This broker, which is based in Belize, is the sponsor of Club Cienciano and is regulated by the Financial Services Commission (FSC). Its focus is on allowing clients to trade CFDs and shares. This review takes a deep dive into this broker and focuses on every aspect of what they offer. Let's see if this broker is for you.
★★★★★
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PROS:
- In operation for over a decade now
- Accumulated over 30 industry awards
- Can trade CFDs for forex, stocks, crypto, commodities, and indices
- Can also trade in shares
- There are 5 trading account types
- Low spreads on some accounts
- Cent account is available
- No deposit or withdrawal fees
- MetaTrader (4 and 5) are available
- They have proprietary trading software
- More than 12,000 instruments to trade
- Lack of trading resources and education
- Have a few promotions and special offers
CONS:
- Only regulated by the FSC
- Not many trading resources or education
- Low customer trust rating
- Too many account types
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