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AvaTrade vs Vantage Markets
A field-by-field comparison based on the current BrokaBoy catalogue. Check current pricing and the regulated entity on each broker's website before deciding.
Some figures on this page are taken from broker-published information and have not yet been checked against current terms. Confirm details on the broker's website.
Last updated: 4 October 2026 · Reviewed by BrokaBoy Research Team
| Field | AvaTrade | Vantage Markets |
|---|---|---|
| BrokaBoy score | 7.7/10 | 8.9/10 |
| Trustpilot rating | Trustpilot 4.8 (13,229 reviews) | Trustpilot 4.4 (14,731 reviews) |
| Listed minimum deposit | $100 | $50 |
| Advertised spread from | 0.9 | 0.0 pips |
| Advertised maximum leverage | 1:400 | Up to 1:500 (entity dependent) |
| Regulators | CBI, ASIC, FSCA, BVIFSC | ASIC, FCA, FSCA, VFSC |
| Platforms | MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, AvaTradeGO, WebTrader | MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, TradingView, ProTrader, Vantage App |
| Instruments | Forex, CFDs, Crypto, Options, Stocks | Forex, Commodities, Indices, Stocks, ETFs, Bonds, Crypto |
| Account types | Standard, Islamic, Professional | Standard STP, Raw ECN, Pro ECN |
| Founded | 2006 | 2009 |
| Spread type | Choice of fixed or variable spreads from 0.9 pips depending on account type. | Variable; raw interbank pricing on ECN accounts |
| Commission | No commission on FX and CFDs; options pricing embedded in the premium. | About $3 per lot per side on Raw ECN; none on Standard STP |
| Overnight / swap | Nightly swap, with Islamic accounts replacing interest with a flat administration charge. | Overnight financing applies to positions held past rollover; swap-free options available |
| Withdrawals | No AvaTrade withdrawal fee; inactivity and administration fees apply after extended dormancy. | No broker fee on standard withdrawals; bank and card processors may charge |
Key differences
- Vantage Markets has a lower listed minimum deposit ($50 vs $100).
- Vantage Markets has the higher BrokaBoy score (8.9/10 vs 7.7/10).
- Both brokers hold licences with ASIC, FSCA.
- Only AvaTrade lists AvaTradeGO, WebTrader among its platforms.
- Only Vantage Markets lists TradingView, ProTrader, Vantage App among its platforms.
- Only AvaTrade lists CFDs, Options among its instruments.
- Only Vantage Markets lists Commodities, Indices, ETFs, Bonds among its instruments.
Which should you choose?
- Choose Vantage Markets if a lower listed opening deposit is your priority.
- Choose Vantage Markets if you want the broader platform list shown in our catalogue (5 vs 4).
- Choose AvaTrade if access to CFDs is essential, and confirm it is available under your entity.
- Choose Vantage Markets if access to Commodities is essential, and confirm it is available under your entity.
- Choose the broker whose regulated entity covers your country and provides the protections you need; confirm this on the regulator's register.
Frequently asked questions
Which has the lower minimum deposit, AvaTrade or Vantage Markets?+
Vantage Markets has the lower listed minimum deposit ($50 vs $100). Confirm current terms with each broker.
Are AvaTrade and Vantage Markets regulated by the same authorities?+
They share ASIC, FSCA. AvaTrade lists CBI, ASIC, FSCA, BVIFSC; Vantage Markets lists ASIC, FCA, FSCA, VFSC in our catalogue.
Which has the higher BrokaBoy score?+
Vantage Markets scores 8.9/10 against 7.7/10. The score is calculated from advertised catalogue data and excludes Trustpilot ratings.
Do AvaTrade and Vantage Markets support the same platforms?+
Both list MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5. Vantage Markets lists more platforms overall.
