Hantec Markets vs FBS

Hantec Markets vs FBS Comparison Table 2024
Hantec Markets	FBS
Review 3.8	Review 4.3

Hantec Markets was established in Hong Kong in 1990. Initially, the company concentrated solely on the Chinese and Taiwanese markets. In 2008, the broker rebranded and expanded its presence in the UK, Australia, Japan, and various other countries, before enhancing its footprint in Latin America in 2022. Hantec now stands as a multinational brokerage with 18 offices across Europe and Asia.	FBS is an award-winning forex and CFD broker based in Cyprus. The broker has a strong global reputation with authorization from the CySEC and ASIC, amongst others regulators. The brand has 17 million clients in over 190 countries, attracted by a diverse range of markets and the reputable MetaTrader platforms.
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Comment by Reviewer
"Hantec Markets is suitable if you want a no-frills MetaTrader broker to trade CFDs on stocks, forex, indices, commodities and cryptos. However, its scalping restrictions limit its appeal for certain day traders, while the customer support and educational tools trail the best brokers."	"FBS is a great choice for traders of all experience levels and budgets with various account types, plus MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 access. That said, the broker's Cent account and intensive forex course will be particularly beneficial for beginners."
Pros
Hantec Markets is a trusted broker, with a track record stretching back to 1990 and authorization from ‘green tier’ regulators, notably the FCA and ASIC. Hantec Markets offers a great range of 8 account base currencies, helping global traders avoid conversion fees while delivering a hassle-free day trading experience. Trading Central integration provides an excellent one-stop-shop for technical, fundamental, economic, sentiment and news analysis, helping users discover short-term trading opportunities. The entry barrier for trading is notably low for beginners, starting from just $100, while deposits are fee-free and can be completed smoothly from the client area. High leverage up to 1:1000 is available for experienced investors in some jurisdictions, amplifying trading results (profits and losses).	There’s a great choice of account types for short-term traders including crypto, cent and ECN options, with decent forex spreads at 0.7 pips FBS maintains its position as a trusted European broker with top-tier licenses, several awards and negative balance protection for clients The MetaTrader terminals deliver a comprehensive day trading environment at FBS, including up to 21 timeframes and 6 pending orders The commission-free payment methods and low minimum deposits make the broker ideal for beginners or those on a lower budget The broker’s NDD technology ensures fast order execution within 0.4 seconds and no requotes There’s a comprehensive learning section with tailored courses, webinars and trade ideas
Cons
There is no proprietary software aimed at newer traders, nor integration with the increasingly popular TradingView and cTrader platforms. Additionally MT5 is not available in certain regions, including the UK. Hantec Markets needs to bolster its investment offering to match category leaders like Blackbull Markets, especially in its breadth of currency pairs and commodities. Testing reveals hit-and-miss support, with 24/5 assistance but a live chat service that times out, making it unreliable for urgent trading issues. The educational tools, consisting primarily of long-form articles, need revamping with interactive elements and videos to match the training materials at IG. Despite reliable order execution, Hantec Markets does not permit scalping strategies, reducing its appeal compared to Pepperstone, whose Razor account is set up for scalpers.	There’s no copy trading solution which would offer an alternative way to trade and is offered at many top competitors like Skilling Account availability, platform access and market coverage all vary by jurisdiction There's a limited range of assets overall, including only 35+ currency pairs
Awards
Most Reliable Global Forex Broker - Global Forex Awards 2022 Best Forex Trading Experience (Latin America) - Global Forex Awards 2022 Most Trusted Forex Broker (Africa) - Global Forex Awards 2022 Best Value Broker (Asia) - Global Forex Awards 2022 Most Transparent Forex Broker (Middle East and Northern Africa) - Global Forex Awards 2022 Most Transparent Global Broker - Global Forex Awards 2021 Most Trusted Broker (Africa) - Global Forex Awards 2021	Best Customer Service Broker WBO 2022 Most Reliable Forex Broker MENA 2020 Best Social Trading Application MENA 2020 Best Mobile Trading Platform Asia 2020 Best FX Broker Europe 2019 Most Transparent Forex Broker 2018 Best Forex Broker Asia 2018 Best Safety of Client Funds Asia 2015
Instruments
Forex, CFDs, Indices, Stocks, Commodities, Cryptos	CFDs, forex, indices, shares, commodities, cryptocurrencies
Demo Account
Yes	Yes
Minimum Deposit
$100	$5
Trading Platforms
MT4 MT5 TradingCentral	MT4 MT5
Payment Methods
BPAY Credit Card Debit Card Mastercard Neteller Skrill Visa Wire Transfer	AstroPay Credit Card Maestro Mastercard Neteller Rapid Transfer Skrill Visa Wire Transfer
Minimum Trade
0.01 Lots	0.01 Lots
Regulator
FCA, ASIC, FSC, JSC	ASIC, CySEC, FSC, FSCA
Margin Trading
Yes	Yes
STP Account
No	Yes
ECN Account
No	Yes
DMA Account
No	No
MAM Account
Yes	No
PAMM Account
No	No
LAMM Account
No	No
Demat Account
No	No
AI / Machine Learning
No	No
Robo Advisor
No	No
Negative Balance Protection
Yes	Yes
Market Maker
No	No
P2P Trading
No	No
Spot Trading
Yes	Yes
Mobile Apps
Yes	iOS & Android
App Review
Hantec Markets doesn’t offer a proprietary trading app. Instead, clients can use the MetaTrader 4 (MT4) and MetaTrader 5 (MT5) mobile apps, which are accessible for both Apple and Android devices and mirror the desktop version’s functionality. The lack of a bespoke app means that day traders who are looking for more integrated solutions might find the mobile trading experience lacking, especially since there’s no support for TradingView or cTrader either.	The FBS Trader app allows clients to manage their finances and speculate on 44 forex pairs, among other assets. Instant deposits are available, as well as one-click trading. Users can also conduct technical analysis via interactive charting with multiple indicators. The app is free to download from the respective app stores.
Android App Rating
4.4	4.9
iOS App Rating
4.8	4.6
Auto Trading
Expert Advisors (EAs) on MetaTrader	Expert Advisors (EAs) on MetaTrader
Copy Trading
No	No
Social Trading
No	No
Trade Signals
	MT4 & MT5
VPS Hosting
No	Yes
Tournaments
No	No
Demo Competitions
No	Yes
Ethical Investing
No	No
Custodial Account
No	No
Guaranteed Stop Loss
No	No
Inactivity Fee
$0
Islamic Account
Yes	Yes
Account Currencies
USD EUR GBP CAD AUD CHF PLN AED	USD EUR
Stock Exchanges
DAX GER 40 Index Dow Jones FTSE UK Index Hang Seng Japan Exchange Group Nasdaq S&P 500 Shanghai Stock Exchange	Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) CAC 40 Index France DAX GER 40 Index Deutsche Boerse Dow Jones Euronext FTSE UK Index Hong Kong Stock Exchange IBEX 35 Japan Exchange Group London Stock Exchange Nasdaq New York Stock Exchange
Commodities
Gold Oil Silver	Gasoline Gold Natural Gas Oil Silver
CFD Trading
Traders have the opportunity to engage in CFD trading across a broad spectrum of assets, including currency pairs, stocks, commodities, bullion (gold and silver), indices, and cryptocurrencies. Experienced traders can access high leverage up to 1:1000 in certain jurisdictions. However, a notable downside is the restriction of scalping strategies which may deter experienced day traders.	You can go long or short on a decent suite of financial markets with leveraged CFDs. Users can choose between three reliable platforms with over 50 indicators and charting tools, plus fast market execution from 0.3 seconds.
Leverage
1:1000	1:30 (EU & Restricted Countries), 1:3000 (Global)
FTSE Spread
1.0	From 0.0
GBPUSD Spread
0.5	From 0.6
Oil Spread
0.05	From 0.0
Stocks Spread
Variable	Variable
Forex Trading
Hantec Markets offers a limited range of 30+ forex pairs – less than most top brands, including Pepperstone with 100+. That said, market execution is rapid based on tests, and spreads are competitive starting at just 0.2 pips. This, combined with access to the popular MT4 platform with 30+ technical indicators, ensures a relatively complete trading experience for short-term currency traders.	FBS offers a below-average range of 35+ majors, minors and exotics. That said, spreads are fairly competitive, averaging 0.7 pips for EUR/USD in the Standard account. There’s also an excellent range of forex market resources and tools on offer, including calculators and an intensive forex course.
Forex App
	The FBS Trader app allows clients to manage their finances and speculate on 44 forex pairs, among other assets. Instant deposits are available, as well as one-click trading. Users can also conduct technical analysis via interactive charting with multiple indicators. The app is free to download from the respective app stores.
GBPUSD Spread
0.5	From 0.6
EURUSD Spread
0.2	From 0.5
EURGBP Spread
0.7	From 2.1
Assets
300	36
Cryptocurrency
CFD trading is available across a diverse selection of cryptocurrencies. This range includes not only leading cryptos like Bitcoin and Ethereum but also extends to smaller tokens such as Polkadot. These digital assets can be traded against a variety of global currencies, including the USD, JPY, and MXN, as well as precious metals like gold and silver, marking Hantec out from the majority of brokers who only offer cryptos paired with the USD.	FBS offers trading on crypto/metal, crypto/crypto or crypto/fiat pairs, making the broker a great pick for traders looking to diversify their digital asset portfolios. Spreads are also decent, averaging around 20.0 for BTC/USD.
Spread
0.008 - 6.4 pips	Floating
Coins
BTC BCH XRP LTC ETH	ADA ALG AVA BAT BCH BNB BTC DOG DOT DSH EOS ETC ETH FIL IOT LNK LTC MKR MTC NEO OMG SHB SOL TRX UNI VEC XLM XMR XRPZEC
Crypto Lending
No	No
Crypto Mining
No	No
Crypto Staking
No	No
Auto Market Maker
No	No

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